YMCA notes [July 11, 2009]  Field Trip Blast -- Another YMCA field trip is fast approaching! A YMCA staff member will take the children to a water park for a day of fun in the sun! Please bring a sack lunch, sunblock, water bottle and proper attire for the trip and the return. This program is for second- to fifth-graders and runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop-off and pickup are at the YMCA Activity Center on Wyatt Avenue. Hurry and sign up NOW, as there is space for only 13 children per trip. Here is the list of dates still available: July 21; Aug. 4, 11.

For information on Lincoln Area YMCA programs and events, visit the downtown office, 604 Broadway St., Suite 1; call 735-3915; or visit www.lincolnymca.org.  The YMCA Activity Center is at the former Odd Fellows gymnasium on Wyatt Avenue.

Chad Burnham Flag Football!! This program is for children from age 4 through second grade. Each child will learn the fundamentals of football, make lasting friendships and have a whole lot of FUN! Our volunteer coaches will conduct one practice during the week, and games will be on Saturday mornings. Register by July 24 to avoid a $10 fee increase! See about other money-saving opportunities by calling the Y office or visiting http://www.lincolnymca.org/.

YMCA Golf Clinic -- YMCA golf instructor Jeff Nelson will customize lessons for each young golfer, kindergarten to eighth grade, to improve their individual skills. Session B regular registrations end July 20, but you can still sign up with a nominal fee increase. The program is Aug. 3-6 at the Lincoln Elks driving range. Only a few spots still available and once they're gone, they're gone for 2009!

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]