The Strong Kids Campaign is the Y's annual fundraiser that helps families afford memberships and programs at the Y. These opportunities can make all the difference for families on limited budgets - giving them access to the state-of-the-art facility, quality programs and, most importantly, a place for healthy activities together. 
Kickoff: April 15, 2015 @ 3:30 p.m. in the YMCA Lobby 
SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE
 

Our Summer Program Guide for June 2015 - August 2015 is
now available.
Click here to browse the entire brochure online and register at 

Member Registration begins: Monday, April 13

Deadline for Summer Session 1: Wednesday, May 27
($7 late fee after this date)
 
NEW FREE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
 

HEALTHY KIDS DAY


Friday, April 24
Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at nearly 1,600 Y's across the country. The goal is to get more kids moving and learning, so they can keep up healthy habits all summer long.
 

Interactive activities for the entire family:

Scavenger Hunt 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Interactive Health Fair 5:00-8:00 p.m.

"Make a Snack" 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Performance 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Swimming after Dark 6:30-8:00 p.m.

 

2015 SUMMER CAMP

Sign up in person at the YMCA front desk. 

Health forms are now due at the time you register. If you would like to print and fill out the health and registration forms prior to registering visit: 

www.mankatoymca.org

Our camps have something unique to offer for every age group from our Preschool Camps to Teen camps. Our goal is to meet your child's developmental needs and provide a foundation for continued learning and fun during the summer months.
Camps are filled with new activities, challenges and friends while incorporating the YMCA values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith.

*Horse camp has been canceled

Click here to view the Summer Camp Guide. 

LAUNCH OF BODYPUMP 93

"SHOW YOUR BODY WHO'S BOSS"
Check out the hot new release and meet your BODYPUMP team!
Saturday, April 11th
Two classes: 8:15 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
No registration required, first come first serve
(there will be no 9:30 a.m. GRIT class due to this event)
WELCOME: NEW AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Welcome Jose Rosales Yepez! Jose was born in Merida, Venezuela. Jose graduated from Colegio La Salle. While attending high school, he swam and played baseball. During that time Jose participated in international swim meets representing Venezuela. He moved to the United Stated in 2005 and went on to attend the University of North Dakota where he earned a Varsity letter in Swimming. He later transfer to MSU, Mankato where he finished his swimming career, earning three more Varsity letters in swimming and his Bachelors Degree in Geography.

Jose has been around aquatics facilities and programs since 1990, when at the age of four he took his first swimming lessons. Throughout the years, he has instructed swim lessons, has lifeguarded, coached swim clubs, and now he is excited to be able to help run the Mankato YMCA Aquatics Facilities. He is looking forward to an extended work relationship with the Mankato YMCA and its community, helping to develop a healthy and safe environment around the water.

SCHEELS RUNSTRONG SERIES

You can BeSTRONG: June 13
It's time to show your colors to the world as you join us for our BeSTRONG/ Be a Superhero Run! Dress as a superhero for this 8K Run/Walk and Kids 1K that starts and ends in historic Sibley Park. Everyone can be a Superhero! Short sleeve technical shirts for participants.

Official Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
All proceeds benefit LiveSTRONG at the YMCA
Y MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

AT A GLANCE:

April 1:
 NEW 
FREE Group Exercise
Classes Begin 
 
April 5:
Easter
Y is CLOSED

 

April 11:
8:15 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

April 11:
4th-6th Grade Social
"Sock Hop into Spring"
7:15-9:30 p.m. 

April 13:
Summer Session 1 Member Registration Begins
 
April 15:
April 24:
Healthy Kids Day
5:00-8:00 p.m.
FREE 

April 25:

MAKE US BETTER

Help Make Us Better!

Visit our website, click the Make Us Better button on our homepage, and answer our bimonthly questions to help us make the YMCA better for you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
 


 

FREE: MSO FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
All Ages!
The Mankato Symphony Orchestra's Family Concert Series is back with Haydn Go Seek, four zany mini-concerts with the MSO String Quartet and an actor dressed as composer Franz Joseph Haydn. They will musically guide you and your children through a melodious menagerie of string quartets: The Donkey, The Lark, The Frog, and The Bird. A perfect first concert experience for all ages.
The performances last approximately 45 minutes and features live classical music and interactive educational activities. A perfect first concert experience, including babies and toddlers. It's okay for the kids to sing and dance along!
11:00 a.m., Mankato YMCA Aerobics Studio
Admission: FREE
2015 GOLF TOURNAMENT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Play hooky from work or bring your co-workers to the course!
The Mankato Family YMCA's Snell Motor Golf Tournament is a key fundraiser for our youth programs, with sponsorships as the main source of funds. Sponsorship packages provide ample publicity for your business or organization as well as support for YMCA youth activities year-round, from teaching a child to swim to helping a teen learn to lead and feel success. Every child deserves a chance to realize their full potential.
Monday, June 16
North Links Golf Course
Event starts at 11am
with lunch
YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM

Snow White meets the Seven Dwarves 
This course provides children with the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform a theatrical production in front of a live audience. 


Ten session, two hour class for students K-8 
We'll be putting together the famous fairy tale of Snow White. After fleeing the kingdom for her life, the princess Snow White encounters seven silly little men who give her a home, help her after she eats a poison apple, and defeat the wicked queen. Remember, an apple a day keeps the stage fright away so sign your child up today!  
 
April 11-June 13

Saturday 1:00-3:00 p.m.
 

TEMP. SKATE PARK CLOSED

The temporary Chesley Skate Park, located at 300 Madison Avenue, is now closed as of March 12. Work is continuing on opening a new park in 2015.
 

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
YMCA Preschool with Extended Childcare option
Registration is now open for the 2015-2016 School Year.
New classes start Sept. 2015. Registration is limited to 20 children per class.
Contact:
Cheryl B. or Margo at the Y 
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