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 Print out a registration form here. 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.

SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS

Spending a week making new friends and discovering great ways
to have fun — that’s the plan for our school-age camps, designed for youth
who have completed K-4.

June 11–15 Race Around the World at Sky Zone

Pack your bags and grab your passports for a fun race around the
world! Youth will complete relays and conquer challenges together.

June 18–22 Outback Safari at Como Zoo

Grab your binoculars and get ready to explore the great outback.
Learn how to throw a boomerang and play some traditional
Australian games.

June 25–29 Wet and Wild at Fairmont Aquatic Park

Leave your rain boots and umbrellas at home because it’s time to
get wet and wild while having lots of fun.

July 9–13 Under the Big Top at STEPPINGSTONE Theater (Pinocchio)

There will be juggling and lots of clowning around. Interested youth
will have the opportunity to share their talents and perform in the
big show.

July 16–20 Time Travelers at Skateville

Let’s jump in the Y time machine and celebrate the past as we travel
through a new era each day.

July 23–27 Fun and Fitness at House of Bounce

From obstacle courses to fitness training, we will combine sports
skills with creative camp games. Who’s hungry for a sports buffet?

July 30–Aug. 3 Water World at Mall of America’s Underwater World

Discover what the world would be like if you lived under the sea.

Aug. 6–10 Sports Spectacular Tour of Target Field

No matter what sport is your little fan’s favorite…this camp is sure
to be a ball! Perfect for the spectator too!

Aug. 13–17 Barnyard Palooza at The Minnesota Zoo

Yee Haw! Grab your hats and boots for a boot scooting good time.
Enjoy line dancing, horse racing, cow milking and water gun shootouts.

Aug. 20–24 Food for Thought at The Spam Museum & local restaurants

Are you Day Camp’s next Top Chef? Explore new and creative ways
to make healthy food, snacks and fun sweet treats at camp.

Aug. 27–31 Last Blast with Chutes and Ladders

Let’s rewind and revisit this past summer with a memorable week
filled with classic camper favorites.

Camp meets 8:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FEE : Early Bird: Member: $116 Non: $136
After 4/30: Member: $126 Non: $146

HALF-DAY CAMP

Too busy for a full day of camp? Our half-day camp program is a great opportunity for youth who already have their mornings filled with other activities.

They will join the Day Camp group at lunch and participate in the fun and adventures that camp has to offer without spending the entire day.

Half-day campers do NOT participate in any weekly field trips and are NOT available for the weeks of June 25–29 and August 6–10 listed on the full-day camp schedule.

Camp meets from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Fee: Early Bird: Member: $53 Non: $73
After 4/30: Member: $63 Non: $83

Print out a registration form here.

1. June 11–15 Race Around the World S kyZone
Pack your bags and grab your passports for a fun race around the
world! Youth will complete relays and conquer challenges together.
2. June 18–22 Outback Safari C omo Zoo
Grab your binoculars and get ready to explore the great outback.
Learn how to throw a boomerang and play some traditional
Australian games.
3. June 25–29 Wet and Wild F airmont Aquatic Park
Leave your rain boots and umbrellas at home because it’s time to
get wet and wild while having lots of fun.
4. July 9–13 Under the Big Top STEPINGSTONE Theater (Pinocchio)
There will be juggling and lots of clowning around. Interested youth
will have the opportunity to share their talents and perform in the
big show.
5. July 16–20 Time Travelers S kateville
Let’s jump in the Y time machine and celebrate the past as we travel
through a new era each day.
6. July 23–27 Fun and Fitness House of Bounce
From obstacle courses to fitness training, we will combine sports
skills with creative camp games. Who’s hungry for a sports buffet?
7. July 30–Aug. 3 Water World MOA Underwater World
Discover what the world would be like if you lived under the sea.
8. Aug. 6–10 Sports Spectacular T our of Target Field
No matter what sport is your little fan’s favorite…this camp is sure
to be a ball! Perfect for the spectator too!
9. Aug. 13–17 Barnyard Palooza Minnesota Zoo
Yee Haw! Grab your hats and boots for a boot scooting good time.
Enjoy line dancing, horse racing, cow milking and water gun shootouts.
10. Aug. 20–24 Food for Thought S pam Museum & local restaurants
Are you Day Camp’s next Top Chef? Explore new and creative ways
to make healthy food, snacks and fun sweet treats at camp.
11. Aug. 27–31 Last Blast C hutes and Ladders
Let’s rewind and revisit this past summer with a memorable week
filled with classic camper favorites.
FE : Early Bird: Member: $116 Non: $136
After 4/30: Member: $126 Non: $146