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Welcome to the YMCA of Central Kentucky!
It's where you belong
The YMCA is devoted to building strong kids, strong families and a strong community by providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. If you want to get in shape, shoot hoops with friends, or enjoy recreational time with your family, the YMCA is the place for you.
Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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Please click here to read the Spring 2008 Keeneland Magazine article about the YMCA. Reprinted with permission from Keeneland Magazine, published by Blood-Horse Publications, Inc., Lexington, KY.
Please click here to watch the Keeneland TV story on the YMCA, which aired on March 31, 2008.
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FREE YMCA FAMILY FUN WALK JUNE 21
Put on your walking shoes and join us in celebrating the first day of summer at the YMCA Family Fun Walk, Saturday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. This one-mile family fun walk will be held at the North Lexington Family YMCA and will also include other fun activities like a Kids Dash (for ages 9-13 years). This VERB Summer Scorecard activity is free and open to the community of all ages. The North Lexington Family YMCA is located at 381 West Loudon Ave., 258-9622.
YMCA BLACK ACHIEVERS AWARDS BANQUET HONORS STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS
The 23rd annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards banquet was held on Saturday, April 19. Rebekah Dailey, a senior at Henry Clay High School, was honored as the Youth Achiever of the Year. The Special Achiever of the Year was awarded to Vince Bingham, coordinator of multi-cultural affairs at Transylvania University.
The Community Achiever of the Year award went to Emmett "Buzz" Burnam, the University of Kentucky's Director of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives. Burnam has played a key role in increasing the university's enrollment of black students.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers is the catalyst that provides exposure to present and future educational/career opportunities, instills positive social values, ignites students’ thirst for knowledge, enables students to reach their full potential by creating opportunities for adults and the community to participate in their lives, and empowers families to assist students in reaching higher goals.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers program connects students with positive adult role models in the community, offering program activities designed to give 7th – 12th grade students exposure to career, educational and social opportunities that are not readily available to them. These opportunities enable students to make informed decisions and develop the skills necessary to compete successfully in life.
YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER RECEIVES PARTNERS FOR YOUTH GRANT
The YMCA Child Development Center received a $1,000 Partners for Youth grant to implement literacy programs and promote family involvement in the Early Preschool and Pre Kindergarten classrooms. The check was presented to Child Development Center director Susan Nelson, Development Center teacher Trenna Moore and YMCA Director of School Age Child Care Kelly Easton by Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry during an event at Applebee's Park.
BIKE LEXINGTON 2008: SATURDAY MAY 17
Join bicyclists of all ages and skill levels at the sixth annual Bike Lexington event on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza. A celebration of bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, Bike Lexington events include a 10-mile car-free family ride through downtown Lexington (start time approximately 10:00 a.m.). Spectators can watch a series of bike races and kids can learn traffic rules and safety skills during a bike rodeo. A raffle for free bikes and other prizes occurs after the family ride. Helmets are mandatory for the ride. A limited number of free bike rentals are available. Bike Lexington is a rain-or-shine event. The event is FREE and appropriate for all ages. For more information contact Kenzie Gleason at 258-3605 or visit www.bikelexington.com.
HEALTHY KIDS DAY DRAWS NEARLY 700 TO CHAMPS
Approximately 700 people attended YMCA Healthy Kids Day on April 2nd. The event, which was held at Champs and sponsored by Champs, Hot 102 FM and the YMCA, gave children the chance to enjoy roller skating and laser tag at discounted prices, as well as a number of free activities, including cornhole, crafts and meeting Ronald McDonald and the Cookie Monster. Several vendors were on hand as well, distributing information about healthy lifestyles, free books and other prizes.
Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative aimed at promoting active and healthy lifestyles for children and their families.
Click here to view a photo gallery of Healthy Kids Day.
JOB FAIR AT BEAUMONT CENTRE FAMILY YMCA MAY 8
The Beaumont Centre Family YMCA is hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 8 from 4-7 p.m. Applications will be taken for part-time positions, including member services, lifeguarding and more. Please contact the Beaumont Centre Family YMCA at 219-9622 for more information.
SPLASH AND DASH EVENT RAISES NEARLY $2,000
The third annual Splash and Dash event was held at the North Lexington Family YMCA on Saturday, March 29. Thirty-nine participants completed the swim and run event, which included a 500-yard swim and a 5k run. All of the funds raised -- nearly $2,000 -- go to the North Lexington Y's Campaign for Kids.
The top male finisher was Matt Harville in a time of 27:28. Allison Poe was the top female with a time of 28:33.
Click here for a complete list of results.
Click here for a photo gallery.
2008 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION UNDERWAY!
Click here for the 2008 Summer Camp Registration Form.
Click here for the 2008 Summer Camp Brochure.
Click here for the 2008 Summer Camp Map.
YMCA STAFFERS KISS A PIG FOR CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS
 The Beaumont entre Family YMCA held a "Kiss the Pig" event to raise funds for the YMCA of Central Kentucky's Campaign for Kids. Jars placed around the Y for the past month featured pictures of various YMCA staff members, with the staff members who received the most money in their jars having to kiss a pig. On Friday, March 21, four Beaumont Centre YMCA employees puckered up to Willy, whose owner, Brandon Wilford, offered up the 320-pound pig for the event.
 The Kiss the Pig drive raised $1,339.22 for Campaign for Kids. Diane Nicely, Executive Director of the Beaumont Centre YMCA, received the most money in her jar, followed by Mario Hughley and Rae Lynn Burke. Those three, along with Vicki Feola, the event coordinator and the Beaumont YMCA's Teen and Family Director, kissed the pig in front of crowd of onlookers outside the YMCA, many of whom then went inside for the Y's Family Night showing of "Charlotte's Web."
Support the Chrysalis House 5K run/walk, May 17, 2008.
Click here for registration information.
32 PARTICIPATE IN BEAUMONT CENTRE INDOOR TRIATHLON
The Beaumont Centre Family YMCA held its Tri-Y Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, March 2. Thirty-two participants completed the triathlon, which consisted of a 20-minute swim, 20-minute stationary bike ride and 20-minute run. Results were based on the distance covered in each 20-minute segment.
The top finishers were:
Men
1. Pat Euler
2. Matt Lynch
3. Wayne Cassidy
Women
1. Mindy Powell
2. Erika Radhakrishnan
3. Donna Akins
For a list of complete results, click here.
For a photo gallery, click here.
YMCA OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY EARNS 4-STAR RATING
 The YMCA of Central Kentucky has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities.
Charity Navigator salutes your charitable efforts. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of your organization in an efficient and effective manner. This consistency in your rating is an exceptional feat, especially given the economic challenges many charities have had to face in the last year.
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Together, the nation's 2,617 YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America, working to meet the health and human service needs of 20.2 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities in the United States. YMCAs are at the heart of community life across the country: 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA.
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