YMCA notes

[September 27, 2008]  YMCA Home School P.E. classes began on Thursday at 1 p.m. for children ages 5-9 and at 1:45 for children 10 years and up. Classes are for home-schooled children who enjoy time to socialize and play all kinds of exciting games. Participants meet for calisthenics, relays, character development and fun gym games. Register your children for an afternoon of fun.

The Y now offers a new and exciting way to keep fit while having fun. The two programs are Hip Hop Dance, on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m., and Turbo Jam Exercise Fun, on Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Both run in four-week sessions beginning in September at the Y Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave. Y member and nonmember rates are offered for each of these programs as well as a discount for registering for both programs. Call the Y office for more information.

Registrations are still being accepted for the Y Biddy Basketball program. This program is designed to teach 4-year-olds to kindergarten children the skills necessary to play basketball, while having a great time. Register before Oct. 6 to avoid a $10 fee increase.

The YMCA Paintball program for youth began recently at the Y Activity Center. Participants who are 11-15 years old can register now for paintball fun with targets. Sessions are on Saturdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., through December. Space is limited to only eight participants. Call the Y today for more information on this and other programs.

School's Out Fun Days are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10, and Monday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Y Activity Center. This program is for kindergarten through sixth-grade children. Activities are themed around the fall season. Register at the Y office today. Deadlines apply.

The Y is also offering Special Art Day on Oct. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join instructor Lisa Madigan as she teaches Origami Art to first- to sixth-grade children. This class provides learning and also hands-on experience folding paper into several objects. Registration deadline is Oct. 6.

YMCA Youth Volleyball registrations will be accepted through Oct. 22. Any registrations received after that date will require a $10 fee increase. This program, instructed by Krista Hoban, is for children in first through sixth grade who are interested in improving upon their individual and team volleyball skills. Sessions will be on Tuesdays from Oct. 28 to Dec. 2. Register now for this fun and exciting program.

For more information on Lincoln Area YMCA programs and events, visit the downtown office, 604 Broadway St., Suite 1; check www.lincolnymca.org; or call 735-3915.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]