YMCA notes [May 23, 2009]  The Lincoln Area YMCA is glad to welcome Eric Young to our summer staff. Eric, a LCHS graduate, is currently a senior at WIU. He is completing his internship with the Lincoln Area YMCA from May to August. Eric is a recreation, park and tourism administration major with a minor in law enforcement. We look forward to a productive summer with Eric's help.

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 721 Wyatt Ave.

We are looking for kids 4-5 years who are interested in Sports of all Sorts. In this camp, participants will learn the skills necessary to play soccer, basketball, baseball and football. The camp will meet at the Y Activity Center from 11 a.m. to noon during the week of June 15-18. Register before June 1 to avoid a fee increase.

June 1 is the registration deadline for YMCA Girls Basketball Camp. This instructional camp for girls first to sixth grade will be led by Carol Wilson, Lincoln College basketball coach. Join Carol as she instructs participants on the fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. This camp will be June 15-18, with sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. for first to third grade and from 11 a.m. to noon for fourth to sixth grade.

Sign your girls up for the YMCA Softball Clinic before June 8 to avoid a fee increase. This clinic, led by Brandon Brosamer, is for girls 8-10 years. Join Brandon as he teaches participants how to become better hitters, field their position, improve throwing and catching skills, and run the bases. This clinic will meet June 22-25 from 9 to 11 a.m. Register now. Don't miss out on the fun!

The YMCA is glad to announce Jeff Nelson as our Golf Clinic instructor. Jeff will teach participants the fundamentals of golf, including club choice, form, stance and swing. This clinic is for kindergarten through eighth grade and will meet at the Lincoln Elks Club. The first session will be July 6, 7, 8 and 10, and a second session is scheduled for Aug. 3-6. Times are 10 to 11 a.m. for kindergarten through fourth grade and 11 a.m. to noon for fifth to eighth grade. Register before June 20 to avoid a fee increase.

Art Camp is a cool, relaxing way to spend the summer. Join us June 22-25 for Camp 1 -- Storybook Art, and July 6-9 for Camp 2 -- Clay Camp. Check www.lincolnymca.org for more information on these camps and other programs we have to offer.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]