Central Lincoln County Young Mens Christian Association

THE CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

CHILD CARE CENTER- THE YMCA BELIEVES THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS. THAT IS WHY ITS CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS STAFFED WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS, THE NEED CHILDREN HAVE TO FEEL CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED IN TRYING NEW THINGS, AND THE CARING AND REINFORCEMENT PARENTS AND FAMILIES NEED TO HELP EACH OTHER. WHEN SCHOOL LETS OUT, THE Y IS IN! Y KIDS EAT A HEALTHY SNACK, RELEASE THEIR ENERGY PLAYING, ENJOY THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS, GET THEIR HOMEWORK DONE AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW. SEASONED STAFF ENGAGE CHILDREN IN FUN GROUP GAMES WHERE HONESTY AND FAIR PLAY ARE REINFORCED, AND KIDS ARE INTRODUCED TO NEW PROJECTS THAT LET THEM EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY.

FAMILY FITNESS - HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND CAPABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS PROMOTES TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. OUR "LIVING FIT" CLASS IS AN OLDER ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT KEEPS ADULTS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE; OUR ITTY BITTY SOCCER PROGRAM TEACHES MOTOR AND PHYSICAL SKILLS TO TODDLER AND PRESCHOOLERS; OUR FAMILY SPORTS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS GIVE ADULTS AND CHILDREN TIME TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. MOST OF OUR WELLNESS CLASSES ARE OFFERED FREE TO MEMBERS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED.

SUMMER CAMP - SUMMER CAMPS AT THE YMCA PROVIDE CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 14 WITH SAFE AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE, LEARN, CREATE, AND DISCOVER THE WORLD AROUND THEM. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CARING, ENTHUSIASTIC, AND TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS, CHILDREN WILL CREATE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND LIFELONG MEMORIES. FROM SPORTS AND SWIMMING TO ARTS AND ADVENTURE, THE YMCA CAMPS SPAN A BROAD RANGE OF INTEREST, WHILE FOCUSING ON DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS AND BODIES. THE SUMMER CAMPS INSPIRE CAMPERS TO EMBRACE THE Y'S CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY AND CHALLENGE THEM TO GROW PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. THE STAFF ARE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND WILL ENCOURAGE CAMPERS OF ALL AGES TO BECOME BETTER LEADERS, FRIENDS AND, OF COURSE, TO HAVE FUN!

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