Events kick off June 25 to celebrate a happy, healthy community!
It is finally summer, and we are excited to announce that we’re kicking off our sunny season with a series of events to help you thrive. We have almost 70 events (68 to be exact) planned designed to make you sweat, smile, or both!
Did you know our Y served 100,000 people in 2021? We are ready to usher in warm weather and celebrate it with each of you across Pierce and Kitsap counties. Check out movie night with the family, outdoor fitness with friends, or find your boldness and take The Plunge into the South Sound with us.
You heard right! On August 26, everyone is invited to meet us at Owen Beach at 8:30am and dive into the brisk water of the Puget Sound. Many members will be walking, jogging, or cycling from Lakewood Family Y and Morgan Family Y, but it’s not a requirement to participate. Learn more about The Plunge and check out all the events we have created to bring people together and make it the best summer ever.
Got little ones? Child Watch has expanded hours at most centers and has you covered! Register in person at your center and plan ahead for your workouts, swimming, and to participate in the Summer Series activities. If you’re looking for longer than an hour or two of supervision, please inquire with the Welcome Center about youth development in our summer day camp. Our summer day camps served 1,926 participants last year and we expect even more in 2022 as part of our commitment to deliver the best in camp experiences and youth development programs in our region.
If you’re new to the Y, we invite you to visit and try the Y this summer. Most of our events are free and open to community members. If you decide to join, your membership will help us continue to serve the community as one of its leading nonprofits.
Summer Series 2022 – Part One
When: June 25 | 1-3pm
Location: Haselwood Family Y
Ages: 8+, youth under 12 must be supervised by an adult
Start the summer by setting your best intention. This special 2-hour yoga event that provides opportunities to proper yoga breath meditation for well-being alongside a yoga practice of 108 sun salutations for summer solstice, reflection meditation, and journal writing. In ancient tradition, sun salutations were used by Hindus during morning prayer and worship rituals. Over time, they’ve evolved to become a key part of conditioning the body, and calming the mind, helping yogis disconnect from the distractions of daily life, and enter a meditative state ahead of their practice. Start your summer with your best self at the Y. Chairs available if needed.
When: June 27-August 6
Location: All Community Centers
Ages: 8+, youth must be able to pass a swim test
Lazyman Ironman is the challenging way to push yourself and your limits this summer. We are hosting a summer Lazyman Ironman across all our centers so that you can compete to complete while you get in better shape. A traditional Ironman requires you complete a set distance across swimming, cycling, and running in a short amount of time but at the Y we understand that’s not always possible. That is why the Lazyman Ironman is a wonderful way to train across various fields, test your mettle over the course of several weeks, and have a fun time with us in the sunshine and in our centers. Sign up at the membership center and challenge your friends online to stay motivated.
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Outdoor Walk at Fort Steliacoom Park
When: June 28 | 9am
Location: Meet at the dog park, Fort Steilacoom Park
All Ages
Did you know that at 340 acres, Fort Steilacoom Park is the largest park in Lakewood? The expansive acreage also provides a diverse mix of active and passive recreation, including fishing, roller skating, and bird watching. It's also full of history. The park and surrounding land was used by the Nisqually and Steilacoom Indian tribes as a food source and gathering place before settlers and fur traders moved into the region. Bring your water and join the Lakewood Family Y team for a walk through the park’s expansive trail system.
When: June 29 | 8:30-9:30am
Location: Tom Taylor Family Y
Ages: 8+, youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Kick off the summer with a specialty kickboxing class, combining martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. Build stamina, improve coordination and build lean muscle with this fun and challenging workout. Whether a beginner or an elite athlete, this ideal cross-training session will challenge your body in dynamic ways and give you a boost of energy to carry you through your day.
When: July 1 | 5:30-7pm
Location: Mel Korum Family Y
Ages: 8+, youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Dancing engages your focus, stamina, and requires you to turn your brain off. COMMIT Dance Fitness is a popular, fun filled HIIT influenced (High intensity interval training) dance workout. During this dance session you’ll learn routines that concentrate on essential fitness elements. The routines are created around a variety of popular music from all over the world that will inspire and transport you to a new plane of fitness and stress relief.
Personal Record Day
When: July 2 | 11am-1pm
Location: University Y Student Center
Ages: 15+
Many of our members share a competitive spirit and there’s no better competitor than yourself. Come in to compete against yourself and you could have your name placed on the the University Y Student Center personal record (PR) board. Keep coming in and show up your record by the end of summer.
Outdoor Fitness | Spark
When: July 2 | 10am-12pm
Location: Haselwood Family Y
Ages: 15+
Cycling at the Y is a form of exercise and a driver of community (check out our Rally for the Y). We will host this special Spark session outside to create a space for everyone –- whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned rider. Spark focuses on inclusivity and is a place for you to be your best self – just like the Y! Get lost in the moment and let the playlist ignite your performance in building endurance and strength.
Game Nights
When: Every Monday | 6-8pm
Location: Bremerton Family Y
All Ages
Gaming is a great environment to disconnect from the stressors of everyday life, unwind, and have fun while learning more about friends and acquaintances. It is also a terrific way to fine tune motor skills. Research has shown that game nights also develop problem-solving abilities in kids and lead toward better grades at school. Join us on Mondays as we host game nights out of our prolific gaming closet. All ages welcome!
Cribbage with Kyle
When: Every Friday | 9-10:30am
Location: Community Room, Mel Korum Family Y
All Ages
Join Kyle Eggenberger, Executive Director at the Mel Korum Family Y, Friday mornings in the Community Room for some coffee, Cribbage and fun! Stop in if you know how to play, want to learn, or just want to sip back some coffee and socialize. Cribbage is a game with few rules yet there’s endless subtleties during play. Cribbage boards and cards will be supplied by the Y.
[Link to Event on FB] Compete in Cribbage
Shred White and Blue (Edge)
When: July 4 | 9-10:30am
Locations: Lakewood Family Y
Ages: 8+, youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Tear into the holiday and your caloric burn rate with a 90-minute outdoor boot camp featuring three of our top instructors: Yvette, Rebecca, and Toby. Push your limits in a strength and cardio session designed to make you sweat. High knees, planks, burpees, and mountain climbers will be served up cold so remember to bring your water and gear up for the heat.
Red, White, and Blue Super Circuit
When: July 4 | 9:30-11am
Location: Mel Korum Family Y
Ages: 8+, youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Celebrate the 4th with a 2-hour super circuit class consisting of 60 minutes of conditioned resistance training. The resistance training will focus on every muscle group with the intention of improving your strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Conditioning will be followed by 60 minutes of cycling to crank up your endurance and help with cool down. Bring your water for this extra intense session. We’d also suggest your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in our pool afterward.
Explore all of the activities and events coming up and share your favorites with friends and family so you can all discover more of what the Y has to offer.