YMCA notes [May 08, 2010]  Travel "Around the World in 4 Days" with the YMCA Summer Art Camp. Join art instructor Marion Doble as she helps participants discover and make art from many countries, including masks from Africa, painting from France and so much more. This program is for kids in first to sixth grade and will meet June 21-24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Y Activity Center. Registration deadline is June 4.

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 Ave.

Cow "Chip" Bingo tickets are available for purchase at the YMCA office. Tickets are $15 each for a chance to win $750. Join us on Saturday, May 15, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for the fourth annual Cow Chip Bingo fundraiser at the Y Activity Center on Wyatt Avenue. This Healthy Kids Day event is FREE to attend, with attractions such as a three-in-one inflatable bouncer, games and contests including a "Kiss the Pig!" contest, face painting, free hot dogs and drinks, preschool stations, and so much more. Look for local agencies: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce with the Watermelon Car, Logan County Sheriff's Department, Lincoln Fire Department and so much more. We will also have various raffles so bring extra money. Gastrointestinal fun will be had by all!

Summer is almost upon us. Get your kids ready for the pool by refreshing their swim abilities with the YMCA. Swim lessons will be at the Lincoln Elks Club pool and will be available in either morning or evening sessions. This program is for kids 6 months to 12 years with various skill levels. Session A will be June 21-July 1. Hurry in to ensure you have a spot as this program fills up quickly.

Register now for our summer camp program as spaces are filling up quickly! Registrations for Summer Kid Camp (kindergarten to third grade) and Summer Preteen Camp (fourth to sixth grade) are being accepted. Both camps will be at the Y Activity Center from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants in both summer camps will enjoy daily activities including games, arts and crafts, character development lessons, swimming, field trips, and so much more.

YMCS Girls Basketball Camp is available for girls in first to sixth grade during the week of June 21-24. Join Carol Wilson, Lincoln College women's basketball coach, as she instructs participants on the basic fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Register for this program today to avoid any fee increases.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]