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Youth Programs
Youth programs are for all ages and are designed to interest all the community's kids! Together we can help build the future of America. Youth programs will be added monthly and ideas/suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to contact the Community Center at 363-2630 or email: cfolts@cityofyork.net or mstuhr@cityofyork.net for more information about each program.
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Community Organization Contact Information - Looking for outside YPR programs (Girl Scouts, Dance Instructors, Boy Scouts, Youth Football, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, etc...) check out the list of other youth activities offered by the York community.
Program dates are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Stay tuned for updates!
We are starting the process to be able to open our facilities again soon!
City Parks: will open June 1
Community Center: will open early June (more details to come)
Youth/Adult Summer Programs: will start back mid June or early July (more details to come)
Family Aquatic Center: no decision on opening yet, waiting on guidance from the Governor
Ballpark Complex: no decision on opening yet
This introduction to baseball/softball is designed for boys and girls who are 5-7 years old by August 1, 2020. Players will learn and practice the basic fundamentals in a fun, energetic, and organized atmosphere. They will also develop teamwork skills and learn how to be a team player.
When: Practices: Starting mid/late June
Games: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July (2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28)
Time: Evenings TBA depending on number of teams, no earlier than 5:30 pm.
Who: 5-7 Year Olds as of August 1, 2020
Where: York Ballpark Complex
Fee: $30.00, includes a jersey
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 14
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline, no registration accepted after June 16
*Coaches are always needed to make T-Ball a success. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please contact the Community Center at 402-363-2630. There will be a coaches meeting on June 16th at 5:15 pm at the Community Center meeting room.
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
Each individual week of camp is $30/week
Mondays: City Auditorium, Tuesdays-Thursdays: East Hill Park, Fridays: Family Aquatic Center
*NEW THIS YEAR* Camp will be from 1-5 pm instead of 1-4 pm
Week 1 – Best Friends Week
Bring a friend, or create a new friendship during the 2020 summer camp! The first week is always so much fun, so let’s focus on building friendships as we kick off summer. The week will focus on team building and teamwork with partner activities like egg tosses, friendship bracelets, three-legged races, trust walks, and lots of fun duo activities.
When: June 1-5
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: East Hill Park, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: May 25
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 2 – Explore the Outdoors
Do you want to feed turtles, go fishing, hold a snake, make s’mores, and pitch a tent? This week of Camp will be all that and more with the help of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts, and UNL – Herpetology. It is time to remove technology and embrace the wilderness around York!
When: June 8-12
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: Recharge Lake, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: June 1
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 3 – Winter Wonderland
Goodbye Summer, Hello Winter! Let’s celebrate winter when we can get outside and play. We will turn the sled hill into a water slide, eat snow cones, make snow ice-cream, participate in winter themed activities, and construct crafts.
When: June 15-19
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: Harrison Park, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: June 8
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 4 – Tacky Tourist
Let’s explore York with a tourist’s eye for the hidden treasures that we take for granted each day. Each child will receive a disposable camera and a fanny pack as we hit the York Municipal Airport (transportation provided by York Public Schools), streets of downtown, and York College. This is sure to be a trip of a lifetime!
When: June 22-26
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: East Hill Park, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: June 15
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 5 – Calling all DIY’ers
YPR is teaming up with UNL-extension for a week of craft making and color running. Projects completed during this week can be entered into the York County Fair for judging! We will finish the week with a celebratory Color Run, so be sure to wear white on Thursday.
When: June 29-July 3
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: 4-H Building/Fairgrounds, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: June 22
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 6 – York’s Got Talent
Drum roll pleeeeeaaase…show us your talents on this week’s episode of York’s Got Talent! We are searching for dancers, jugglers, singers, and all other talents of York’s youth. Get your tickets now for the talent finale on Thursday at 4 pm; it is a show you won’t want to miss.
When: July 6-10
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday-Thursday: City Auditorium, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: June 29
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 7 – This Way to the Beach
Grab your flip flops, sunscreen, and towels as we head to the beach! We will have a sand castle building contest, hunt for seashells, and learn how to scuba dive. We may not be close to the ocean but that won’t stop us from having fun in the sun.
When: July 13-17
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: Harrison Park, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: July 6
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 8 – Going for the Gold
Do you have what it takes to win an Olympic medal? Become an Olympic athlete during this week of Summer Camp! The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, so let’s train and compete like Olympians in archery, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, canoeing, diving, football, golf, karate, skateboarding, swimming, table tennis, tennis, water polo, wrestling, and volleyball.
When: July 20-24
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday: City Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday: Various Locations, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: July 13
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Week 9 – Cirque de Summer Camp
Help us turn the City Auditorium into a Big Top for a week of circus events. Magicians and Strong Camper Competitions will be the headlining acts with assisting acts of balloon modelling, carnival snacks, face painting, and ping pong and ring toss that will keep the week entertaining. Here’s to a week of “clowning” around!
When: July 27-31
Time: 1-5 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Monday-Thursday: City Auditorium, Friday: FAC
Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: July 20
Late Fee: $5 after assigned registration deadline until max enrollment is reached
Water Babies
This program is for children 6 months to 4 years of age and their parents. It will build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun and safety in the water. Swim diapers must be used unless potty trained. Two class times are available; please indicate which class you would prefer on the registration form.
When: Monday-Friday, June 1-5
Time: 6:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:00 pm
Who: 6 Months-4 Years Old
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: $25.00
Ready, Set, Rally
Ready, Set, Rally is a 10 and under tennis league that teaches the fundamentals of tennis at a pace where the kids will develop a passion for the game. It makes tennis extra fun with the use of age-appropriate rackets, balls and court size. Everything is slowed down and sized down, which makes the game easier and exciting for the kids to learn!
When: NEW DATES COMING SOON
Time: 9-10:30 am
Who: 6-10 Year Olds
Where: York High School Tennis Courts
Fee: $25.00, includes a size-appropriate racket for them to keep
Registration Deadline:
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline
UPDATED Online Registration Coming Soon
Midnight Swim
Come to the Family Aquatic Center for a midnight swim! Swim under the stars, play water games in the dark, and enjoy the perfect summer night.
When: Friday, June 12
Time: 10:00 pm-12:00 am
Who: Everyone
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: FAC Admission
Art in the Park
Let your creative mind paint! Come enjoy an art class in the park taught by Angie Schroetlin while she walks you through your painting step-by-step. Everything will be provided, so all you have to do is show up!
When: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: East Hill Park
Artistic Me!
Let your artistic juices flow! Become an artist using stickers, paint, markers, foam, crayons, clay, cardboard, and much more. Come and show off your artwork!
When: Monday-Thursday, July 6-9
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Where: Community Center
Fee: $20.00
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 29
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline
Parents Night Out
Parents, can’t find a babysitter? Kids, do you enjoy pool parties, pizza, movies, and games with friends? Now everybody wins with Parents Night Out!
When: Thursday, July 9
Time: 5:30-9:00 pm
Who: 5 Years Old-5th Grade
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 6
UPDATED Online Registration Coming Soon
Hometown Heroes
Come get to know your hometown heroes as we bring in the men and women from our community who serve us including police, fire, military, and doctors. Each day we will learn about what they do for us and how we can say thank you to them.
When: Monday-Thursday, July 13-16
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Who: 3 Years Old-5th Grade
Where: Community Center
Fee: $5.00
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 1
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline
UPDATED Online Registration Coming Soon
Soaring High
Take advantage of the windy Nebraska weather by flying a kite! Mincks Park is a perfect place to let the kites soar into the wind. YPR will have kites on hand to paint the sky with color.
When: Monday, July 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Mincks Park
Fee: FREE
Beach Party
The YPR Department can’t take you on a trip to the beach, but we will bring the beach to you! We will be playing water limbo, having a water balloon fight, running through sprinklers, and more. Bring your own towels; there is fun to be had by all!
When: Friday, July 17
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: FAC Admission
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Enjoy free tether hot air balloon rides while you are at Transportation Exploration! This is brought to you by TECVision Balloon Rides.
When: Saturday, July 18
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: Holthus Convention Center
Fee: FREE (Extra Cost for Non-Tethered Rides)
Water Balloon Fight
Grab your family and friends for the biggest water balloon fight you’ve ever seen. This is one event you don’t want to be late to!
When: Saturday, July 18
Time: 2:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Downtown York
Fee: FREE
Dive-In Movie
YPR will be showing a movie on a projector screen at the Family Aquatic Center. Float in the pool as you watch a classic movie and enjoy popcorn!
When: Saturday, July 18
Time: 9:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: FREE
Baker’s Dozen
There are hundreds of things to bake, so team up with YPR and let’s hit the kitchen! We will be baking cake-pops, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pudding, or any other sweet treat that could be made. Not to mention the fun we’ll have making a mess in the kitchen.
When: Monday-Thursday, July 20-23
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Who: 2nd-5th Grade
Where: 4-H Building – York County Fairgrounds
Fee: $20.00
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline
UPDATED Online Registration Coming Soon
Kooky Carnival
Come out to the Family Aquatic Center to enjoy carnival food, lots of fun carnival games, and competitions. Score points to get tickets, then cash your tickets in for prizes! Don’t miss out on this awesome family event.
When: Thursday, July 23
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: Half-Price Daily Fee or Season Pass
Tot Time
Tot Time is designed around basic motor skills: coloring, matching colors, shapes, balance, coordination, and following direction. This program would be an excellent practice of all skills as your child enters pre-school.
When: Monday-Thursday, July 27-30
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Who: 3-5 Year Olds
Where: Community Center
Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 20
Late Fee: $5.00 after assigned registration deadline
Midnight Swim
Come to the Family Aquatic Center for a midnight swim! Swim under the stars, play water games in the dark, and enjoy the perfect summer night.
When: Friday, July 31
Time: 10:00 pm-12:00 am
Who: Everyone
Where: Family Aquatic Center
Fee: FAC Admission
Soggie Doggie Day
Let your dog have a chance to enjoy the FAC like you did all summer! This day will be reserved just for your four-legged friends. Your dog will get to enjoy swimming in the pool before it is drained for the summer.
When: Sunday, August 30
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Fee: $5.00/Dog
*Open to all dogs that can swim and are compatible with other dogs. Dogs must be leashed when not in the water. All dogs must have current vaccinations. Warning: FAC has slotted gutter grates that may be hazardous to dog’s feet when exiting pool. Dogs should exit from the zero-depth area. People are not allowed to swim; they can be in the water only to attend to their dog.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bike at Night
Enjoy the well-lit trails of York at night this year as a part of Yorkfest! This event will start at the Blackburn Avenue entrance and go all the way through to Harrison Park. Stop along the way at stations put on by different organizations from around the community. This is a great way to get the family out and see the community in a different light. Come and go at any time!
When: Saturday, September 12
Time: 7:30-9:00 pm
Who: Everyone
Where: Beaver Creek Trails – Blackburn Entrance
Fee: FREE
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