YMCA notes [June 12, 2010]  YMCA Golf Clinic is for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and will be at the Lincoln Elks Club golf course. Session A is Aug. 2-5, when participants will be taught the fundamentals of golf, including club choice, form, stance and swing technique. Lessons will be customized to improve each participant's skills.

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 719 Wyatt Avenue.

YMCA Swim Lessons -- Session B will begin on July 6 at the Lincoln Elks Club pool. Lessons are available in either the morning or the evening. This program is for kids 6 months to 12 years old with various skill levels. Some classes have started waiting lists, so don't delay; sign up today.

Summer Art Camp 2 -- A brand-new Clay Camp is here! Experience four new projects and fun new techniques! Painting and glazing day will be July 21. The camp is for first-graders to sixth-graders and meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at the YMCA activity center.

YMCA Softball -- This program is designed to help girls develop the skills necessary to excel at the game of softball. The girls will learn the fundamentals of becoming a better hitter, better defender, improving their throwing and catching abilities, and also base-running skills. The program will be at the Lincoln Community High School softball field.

Summer Field Trip Blast -- YMCA staff members will take the children (maximum of 13 children) to the Splashdown water park for a day of fun!! The kids will need to bring a sack lunch, proper attire for the trip, sunblock, water bottle and a spare change of clothes for the ride home. This program will meet for pickup and drop-off at the Y Activity Center. Groups will be going on July 16 and Aug. 6.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]