An After-School Program for boys and girls grades K-4.

After School Adventures runs Monday through Friday following the District #77 school year and does not run on non-school days (holidays, etc). The YMCA bus picks up youth at school for safe, fun and supervised after-school activities. Parents pick up their child at the YMCA before 5:30pm.

Activities include homework help, swimming, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play and special events.

KICKSTART IN THE PARK

3 WEEKS OF FREE CLASSES

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM

Take your workout outdoors for a unique and fresh fitness experience! Sample some of our new class formats and get to know some of the trainers. Bring water, a mat, and a friend!

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STAYSTRONG 5K & 10K

You can StaySTRONG: August 22

Cancer, like life, is a challenge. And we are all survivors. But we could never have endured without the support and encouragement from our caregivers. So we dare you to run this challenging August 5K or 10K course. Whether you have your support group with you or not, you will not be running this race alone. Afterwards, we will wrap up this year's Race Series with a celebration sponsored by UPS.

Official Race Start: 8:00 a.m.

All proceeds benefit LiveSTRONG at the YMCA

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STRIDE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

ABOUT STRIDE

STRIDE is an interactive program that provides lessons on leadership, character development, healthy choices, goal-setting and cooperation, all within the framework of a fun fitness & running plan. Participants (boys in 3rd-5th grades) will have lessons twice per week for 10 weeks, and complete the program by running in a 5K event.

STRIDE TOO for boys 6th-8th grade.

MISSION

We encourage boys to exhibit excellence in character in all aspects of their lives, make healthy choices, and build confidence by leading them through a curriculum that incorporates fun activities and running.

WHEN

10 week program

Twice a week after school 3:15-4:45pm

Monday/Wednesdays: Mankato Family YMCA

Tuesday/Thursdays: Mankato Family YMCA

Monday/Wednesdays: Hilltop United Methodist Church

Tuesday/Thursdays: Evangelical Free Church

Tuesday/Thursdays: Evangelical Free Church *SITE FOR "STRIDE TOO"

REGISTRATION

Registration Form

For more information about STRIDE Program or Registration details, contact Evan Broughton at ebroughton@mankatoymca.org at or call 507-387-8255 ext. 233

Success, Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Determination = Excellence in Character

Y'S CLUB ANNUAL CORN ROAST

FALL PROGRAM GUIDE

Click here to view online. Registration is now open.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE

Wish you could tell us how you feel about your visit to the Y?

Please look for our display in the lobby. A few days each month we will be asking for your feedback.

Select a chip that represents your feelings and add it to the container.

Each color represents your reaction as you leave the YMCA.

Examples will include:

Joy-Yellow Chip: I had a great day, I would recommend a Y membership to people I know.

Happy-White Chip: It was okay, I enjoyed my visit.

Disappointed-Blue Chip:It was not okay. I did not enjoy myself.

Anger-Red Chip: It was horrible. I would not recommend joining the Y to people I know.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

AT A GLANCE:

August 7:

Flag Football

Registration Deadline

August 10:
Y's Club Corn Roast
4:30-7:00 p.m.

West High School

August 11:

KICKSTART in the Park

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Riverfront Park

August 18:

KICKSTART in the Park

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Bluff Park

August 22:

StaySTRONG 5K & 10K

Dakota Meadows

8:00 a.m.

August 25:

KICKSTART in the Park

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Sibley Park Hill

September 1:

New Age Policy

goes into effect

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.

NEW AGE POLICY

Beginning September 1st, we will have a NEW Age Policy.

* All youth 9 years of age and under must always be accompanied by an Adult*

* One (1) hour prior to the YMCA closing, youth 15 years of age or younger are not to be in the facility unless accompanied by an Adult*

*Supervising Adult is 18 years of age and older

FALL GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE

The Fall Free Group Exercise Schedule is now available online or at the YMCA. The schedule runs Sept. 8 - Dec. 31. Click here to view.

FLAG FOOTBALL

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL!

Boys & Girls Grades K-4

* Kindergarten Division
* 1st-2nd Grade Division
* 3rd-4th Grade Division

Teams in all divisions will practice once a week on weeknights at local fields. Teams will be formed according to school. An attempt will be made to place participants on a team that practices as close to home as possible. Games will be held for 1 hour on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Parents and interested adults are encouraged to coach or assist a team coach. If interested in coaching, please provide information on registration form. We need your help to make this program a success.

Program Dates:
Program Begins Week of Aug. 31
First Game Sat. Sept. 12
Last Game Sat. October 10

Fee:
Member $27
Non-Member $49

Registration Deadline:
Friday, August 7

NOTE: A late fee of $8.00 will be charged after registration deadlines pending available space.

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Members Only
No Registration Required

The Y's Best Kept Secret

The one stop body shock system. The name stands for R.esistance, I.nterval, P.ower, P.lyometrics, E.ndurance and D.iet. Each component of the workout provides a different body response, so your body never gets accustomed to the constantly changing format. Lots of variety, lots of fun!

Sept 8 - Dec 31
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesdays 4:30-5:25pm

Cost: FREE to Y Members only

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DONATIONS NEEDED
& GIVEAWAYS

Donations Needed: YMCA Preschool is looking for used iPods to use in the classrooms. Please contact Cheryl Ballard if you have an iPod you would be willing to donate. cballard@mankatoymca.org

Giveaways: Are you moving? Ask us for boxes!

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