health fitness: youth | adult | older adult

Personal Training

PERSONAL TRAINING Be the best you yet. Our personal trainers are nationally certified and have educational backgrounds in exercise science-related fields. They work with you to help you reach your goals, whether you are just starting out with your program or training for a triathlon. To learn more about the YMCA personal trainers' backgrounds and get started, please stop by the Life Center, or call 345-9814. Benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer: Learn how to begin an exercise program safely and intelligently. Learn the proper use and form for strength and conditioning equipment Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your workouts Continued motivation Decrease injury risk A ...

Brother/Sister

BROTHER/SISTER PROGRAM Making a positive difference in the life of a kid who needs it. That's the role -- and reward -- of the Brother/Sister volunteer. The Brother/Sister program creates a unique bridge connecting caring adult mentors to youth. Mentors help youth increase their self-confidence, social and communication skills, positive behaviors and and help improve relationships at home, school and within the community. The Basics To ensure mentors and their matches have the betw experience possible we recruit, screen and train mentors. We also provide ongoing support of the relationship and coordinate the monthly group activities. Matches meet once a week for two to three ...

Camps

Summer Camp 2012 A tradition for so many Mankato area youth. Where lasting experiences and friendships take shape. Preschool camps School age camps School age specialty camps Teen Camps Skateboarding camps Helping pay for camp The YMCA is offering kids the opportunity to earn their way to camp. The 2012 coupon book will give kids a chance to earn the dollars to help pay for their camp experiences. To participate, kids and a parent must attend a fundraising meeting on Tuesday, March 20. That will also be an ideal time to register for a camp to make sure they secure a spot.

About

For youth development. For healthy living. For social responsibility. Thank you for visiting the Mankato Family YMCA's Web site. We hope you find what you need and enjoy what you find. If you have any questions about the Y or the Web site, please contact Joe Tougas at 507-345-9807.

Staff

Professional Staff

John Kind, Chief Executive Officer, 507-345-9801, jkind@mankatoymca.com
Susan Lyons, Business Office Assistant, 507-345-9800, slyons@mankatoymca.com
Michelle Hunstad, Finance Director, 507-345-9802, mhunstad@mankatoymca.com
Karen Meyer , Finance Assistant, 507-345-9803, kmeyer@mankatoymca.com
Margo Dietz, Senior Program Director, 507-345-9805, mdietz@mankatoymca.com
Karri Olmanson, Program Coordinator, 507-345-9806, kolmanson@mankatoymca.com
Laura Diaz, Program Director, 507-345-9808, ldiaz@mankatoymca.com
Cheryl Hamond , Program Coordinator, 507-345-9809, chamond@mankatoymca.com
Liz Hageman, Membership Services, 507-345-9810, lhageman@mankatoymca.com
Brad Barvels, Maintenance Custodian, 507-345-9811, bbarvels@mankatoymca.com
Bob Dickhudt , Property Manager, 507-345-9812, bdickhudt@mankatoymca.com
Joy Leafblad, Wellness Director, 507-345-9813, jleafblad@mankatoymca.com
Joe Tougas, Marketing Director, 507-345-9807, jtougas@mankatoymca.com
Jenni Robb, Aquatics Director, 507-345-9804, jrobb@mankatoymca.com
Nicole Swanson, Guest Services Director, 507-345-9818, nswanson@mankatoymca.com

Program & Event Staff

Adult Basketball Laura Diaz, 345-9808
Aerobic Classes Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Adult Sports Laura Diaz 345-9808
After School Adventures Program Karri Olmanson 345-9806
Aquatics: Swim Lessons Jenni Robb, 345-9804
Brother/Sister Program Cheryl Hamond, 345-9815
Chesley Skate Park Colin Ruff, 387-8222
Child Watch Margo Dietz, 345-9805
Court Reservations 387-1877
Corporate Membership Liz Hageman, 345-9810
Donation opportunities Michelle Hunstad, 387-8255
Financial Assistance Membership Liz Hageman, 345-9810
Free Weight Room Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Gymnastics Margo Dietz, 345-9805
Insurance Reimbursement Programs Liz Hageman, 345-9810
Life Center Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Martial Arts Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Membership Rate Information 387-8255
Personal Training Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Pepsi Cube Karri Olmanson, 345-9806
Preschool Programs Margo Dietz, 345-9805
Racquetball Leagues, Lessons, Tournaments Laura Diaz 345-9808
Summer Camp Program Karri Olmanson, 345-9806
Water Exercise Joy Leafblad 345-9813
Youth Sports Laura Diaz, 345-9808
Youth in Government, Model United Nations, 345-9817
Youth Leadership Cheryl Hamond, 345-9809
Volunteer opportunities, 387-8255 ext. 296
Birthday Parites Margo Dietz, 345-9805