LAST UPDATED: 3/25/10      

Tiny Artist

    This class introduces preschool children to a variety of art mediums, collage, drawing, painting, modeling and more. Your active learner will enjoy a hands-on learning approach that expands imagination and exercises creativity. Some of the benefi ts of this fun and explorative art curriculum are enhanced small motor control, more developed hand/eye coordination, observations skills, learning the fundamentals of art and self-expression. Children will also learn about patterns, primary and secondary colors and explore balance, symmetry and composition. Children will be encouraged to share discussions about their art with friends in the classroom. This program is divided into sessions listed below.

  • Session 1: Sep. 10 - Oct. 1
  • Session 2: Oct. 8 - Oct. 29
  • Session 3: Nov. 5 - Dec. 3 (off for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26)
  • Session 4: Jan. 7 - Jan. 28
  • Session 5: Feb. 4 - Feb. 25
  • Session 6: Mar. 4 - Mar. 25
  • Session 7: Apr. 1 - Apr. 29 (off for Good Friday, Apr. 22)

Date Days Time Ages Registration Member Fee
Sept 10 - April 29 Friday 1:15 - 2:30pm 3 - 5yrs N/A $24 per 4 week session

Registration Begins: April 2010
Deadline: August 13
Requirements: Must be a current YMCA member

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Upcoming Programs at the YMCA

  Summer Camp

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Early Summer Day Camp registration begins April 5th at special discount rates

Late Summer Day Camp registration begins May 6th. After May 6th a $10 increase will be charged per child, per weekly camp session or $2 per child per day for daily regsitrations.

YMCA Summer Day Camps are sponsored by CEFCU and Ameren CILCO.

2010 Summer Day Camp Registration Form
2010 Summer Day Camp Handbook


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  Swim Lessons

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YMCA trained instructors teach progressive swim lessons at the Lincoln Elks Club in the mornings and in the evenings in 2 week sessions.  The Y offers 3 sessions over the summer.  Classes are held Monday through Thursday, with Fridays as make up dates for the morning lessons, and Saturday mornings as the make up dates for the evening classes.  Class levels range from “Parent/Child” classes all the way up to “Advanced” lessons. These fun, instructional lessons are beneficial for children of all swimming abilities. To find information about a specific class level, click one of the tabs above.

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  Summer Sports

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Many of the Lincoln Area YMCA sports are now active for the Spring/Summer season. The Lincoln Area YMCA provides many sporting opportunities to the young children in the community.  We have all the local favorites and provide a good solid base for future superstar athletes in the area.  The fundamental basics are the highlight for each sport, so everyone can learn, but, at the same time, these sports move quick enough so even the experienced players are challenged.  To view a list of active sports programs, visit the Sports page by clicking the link below.

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  Preschool Program Updates

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Preschool Playdays are now offered to 3 - 5 year olds!!!

    The Lincoln Area YMCA now offers a variety of Preschool programs for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. All of the YMCA Play Center programs are designed to give your child the best possible start in their learning experience. We provide a loving and nurturing environment that promotes physical, social, emotional and cognitive development all while having FUN! Now your child can join our Preschool P.E. class upstairs in the Y gym followed by the Lunch Bunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays!! SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH OF THESE CLASSES, DON’T DELAY, SIGNUP NOW!

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