Cheyenne Family YMCA

Fitness Fundrasier Winners Announced

2010-11-23T12:45:00.001-08:00

Our Fitness Fundraiser has ended. Winners were announced this morning.

1st prize: Karen (5 personal training sessions)
2nd prize: Paul (free fitness class: TRX, T’ai Chi or Yoga for 8 week session)
3rd prize: Martha (Fitness Assessment)

Thank you to all that participated.

YMCA Teen Program at CFD

2010-08-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

The YMCA Teen program participated in Cheyenne Frontier Days as characters on the Wild Horse Gultch. Teens researched teen from 1897 and played the part during Frontier Days.

Check out thier video!

YMCA at Super Day

2010-06-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA staff will out at Super Day tomorrow, June 26 from 10-5 pm at Lions Park. We will have specials offers for new members. No joner fess all day if you sign up as a member at Lions Park or the YMCA.

Look for special family membership deal: The Grand Slam. Join as a family and get a sports camp registration or sports registration for free. See staff for more information.

We will have all kinds of YMCA information to help you and your family get started with a healthy lifestyle.

Artist's Reception

2010-06-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

Artist's Reception tonight at the YMCA for Mary T. O'Hare.

Original paintings on goose feathers, rocks, canvas and saws.

Come by the YMCA tonight and meet the artist and purchase artwork from 5-6 pm.

YMCA Dance Recital

2010-06-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

The YMCA Dance program will be having its Dance Recital. All are welcome to attend.

LCSD #1 Administration Building. Starts at 6:30 on Thursday, June 3.

Hope to see everyone there!

Ladies Spa Night

2010-04-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ladies Spa Night, Saturday, May 8 from 5-8 pm

Join us for a night of pampering.
Tickets are limited and going fast so stop by and get yours today!

Annual Support Campaign 2010

2010-04-19T12:24:00.000-07:00

The Annual Support Campaign 2010 is going strong.

We are now able to take online donations. www.cheyenneymca.org

Your support helps us continue building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Healthy Kids Day

2010-04-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

Healthy Kids Day!

Saturday, April 17 from 10 - 2 pm

Outdoor activities, family fitness classes, nutrition information. Information on how to keep kids active and healthy.

Healthy Kids Day Participants join us for Open Swim from 2 -7:30 pm

Free and open to the community.

Come dressed for the weather!

Fitness Instructor Training Courses

2010-03-31T07:59:00.000-07:00

Foundations of YMCA Strength and Condidtiong Course
Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Take this course to become a personal trainer or just for your own knowlegde of strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training. This 2-day course includes practical application, case studies, and a written exam.
Fee: $30 - free for YMCA fitness instructors

YMCA Group Cycling Instructor
Saturday, May 15 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Take this class to learn skills needed to create a variety of safe and effective cycle exercise programs. Learn how to develop new and exciting indoor cycling classes.
Fee: $20 - Free for YMCA fitness instructors

See Lee in the fitness department for registration and more information!

TRX Suspension Training

2010-03-02T09:29:00.000-08:00

New class only offered at the YCMA! TRX Suspension Training.
Demo the class this Wednesday, March 3 at 7 pm

Improve Strength
Develop Core Stability
Effective Total Body Workout

Make your body your machine!

Together We Make a Difference

2010-02-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Together We Make a Difference is this year's Annual Support Campaign theme.

Our campaign kickoff is Friday night at Suite 1901. This will be the start of the Annual Support Campaign. All money raised during the campagin goes to support the YMCA's mission driven programs.

Your support is greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute to the Annual Support Campaign please email campaign@cheyenneymca.org

Together We Make a Difference

Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Dances

2010-02-02T09:50:00.001-08:00

Feb. 20 we will have our Father/Daughter Dance from 6 - 8 pm. $20 per Father

Feb. 21 we will have our Mother/Son Dance from 6 - 8pm. $20 per Mother

Dances include dancing, flowers, professional photo, and dinner provided by Country Buffet, Culvers, and Albertsons.

Tickets on sale now at the YMCA.

New hours

2010-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA has new hours starting today, Jan. 4, 2010

Monday - Friday open from 5am to 9pm
Saturday open from 7am to 8 pm
Sunday open from 12pm to 4 pm

Start your new year off right at the YMCA!

Noon Year's Eve

2009-12-28T13:57:00.000-08:00

For kids 10 and under on December 31 come and celebrate noon years eve at the YMCA. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Face Painting, jump castles, refreshments, count down to noon for the kids that won't be able to stay up until midnight. Balloon stomp at 12:00
Bring the kids for a fun countdown to the new year. $2 per child.
See www.cheyenneymca.org for more information.

Holiday Bazaar

2009-12-01T11:27:00.000-08:00

Come to the YMCA for our first Holiday Bazaar.
Saturday Dec. 5 and Sunday Dec. 6
Saturday have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 8-10 am
Santa comes back at 2 on Saturday for story time.

Saturday bazaar runs from 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday bazaar runs from 12 - 4 pm

Join local vendors, artisans and crafters who have unique gifts just in time for the Holiday season.
We will have carolers, musicians, food court, kids events with shopping store, story time, face painting, cake and treat walk, and more!

Thanksgiving Day

2009-11-25T09:33:00.000-08:00

Cheyenne Family YMCA is open from 8-12 on Thanksgiving Day. Bring your family for the rn class Turkey Burn class from 8-9:30 or water exercise class from 9-10. The YMCA is open from 8-12 Thanksgiving Day!

Presidents Club Dinner

2009-11-12T12:22:00.000-08:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA held its first annual President's Club Dinner on November 11, 2009. The Presidents Club members include Past YMCA Board Presidents that support the YMCA in its endevors both financially and extended leadership.
At the dinner the YMCA presented 2 YMCA members with Lifetime Membership Awards. The first to Earle Deardon, he has been a YMCA member for over 35 years. The second award to Jennie Joannides, who has been a YMCA member for 67 years.
Congratulations to Earle and Jennie!

Tackle Football Program

2009-11-02T14:52:00.000-08:00

The championship game will be played Tuesday, November 3 at 5:45 p.m. at Okie.

The championship is between the Seminoles and Wheatland. Come by ans watch the YMCA kids play.

Cheyenne family YMCA

2009-10-30T07:32:00.001-07:00

We will be opneing today at noon. See you then!!

ALERT Cheyenne Family YMCA- CLOSED

2009-10-29T05:55:00.000-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA is closed today due to weather conditions.

Ladies Fall Extravaganza

2009-10-27T07:36:00.000-07:00

Tickets are now on sale for Ladies Fall Extravaganza. Event is on November 14 from 5 - 8 pm. Boot Barn fashion show to end the great night.

$75 premier tickets includes: chair massage, facial, manicure, plus all the vendors and speakers.
$25 general admission tickets.

Get your tickets now. Premier tickets are limited.

Tackle Football Program

2009-10-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

Tackle Football Playoffs

Tomorrow night (Oct. 27) at Okie Blanchard at 5:45 pm semi finals.
The Wheatland Bulldogs face the Yellowjackets

At 7:00 pm the Semionles face the Irish

Winners of these games will play Friday night at Okie at 5:45 pm for the championship.

Its been a great seaso,please come out and cheer on the kids!

Tackle Football Program

2009-10-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

New standings after weekend games.

In the 3rd and 4th grade division:
Team Win Loss
Gators..................3- 3
Sooners................5- 2
Longhorns...........7- 0
Flacons................0 -6
Rams...................3- 4
Bulldogs..............3 -4

Congratulations to the Longhorns for winning the 3rd and 4th grade championship with a victory over the second place Sooners.

In the 5th and 6th grade division
Team Win Loss Seed
Irish....................3- 3 -4
Yellowjackets....5 -2 -2
Huskers.............4- 3- 5
Seminoles..........7 -0- 1
Cowboys............4 -3- 6
Trojans..............1 -6- 7
Wheatland.........5 -2- 3
Colts...................0 -6 -9
Hornets..............1 -5- 8

Playoffs begin this weekend for the 5th and 6th grade division at Miller Field

Semionles(8) vs Albin Colts(9)
Yellowjackets(2) vs Trojans (7)
Wheatland(3) vs Cowboys(6)
Irish(4) vs Huskers(5)

Tackle Football Program

2009-10-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

All football games have been canceled for Saturday due to weather conditions.

Tackle Football Program

2009-10-07T08:57:00.000-07:00

New Team Standing:

In the 3rd and 4th grade division:

Team Win Loss
Gators..................3- 2
Sooners................4- 1
Longhorns...........5- 0
Flacons................0 -5
Rams...................1- 4
Bulldogs..............2 -3

In the 5th and 6th grade division

Team Win Loss Seed
Irish....................3- 2 -4
Yellowjackets....4 -2 -3
Huskers.............3- 3- 5
Seminoles..........7 -0- 1
Cowboys............3 -3- 6
Trojans..............1 -5- 7
Wheatland.........4 -2- 2
Colts...................0 -5 -9
Hornets..............1 -4- 8

Tackle Football Program

2009-09-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

Updated standings for the tackle football program after Saturdays games.

3rd and 4th grade

In the 3rd and 4th grade divisions
Gators 3-1
Sooners 2-1
Longhorns 4-0
Flacons 0-3
Rams 1-2
Bulldogs 0-3

In the 5th and 6th grade
Irish 1-2
Yellowjackets 4-1
Huskers 1-3
Seminoles 4 – 0
Cowboys 3-1
Trojans 1-2
Wheatland 3-2
Colts 0-4
Hornets 1-3

Ladies Fall Extravaganza

2009-09-25T09:02:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce our upcoming Ladies Fall Extravaganza, Saturday, November 14 from 5 – 8 pm. Event highlights will include speakers, wellness demonstrations, spa treatments (massages and facials), vendors, raffles, food, and a fashion show.
To continue with our efforts in creating a successful event, we are currently accepting applications for sponsors.

Applications can be found on our website at http://www.cheyenneymca.org/ or at Membership Services.

YMCA Tackle Football Program

2009-09-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

After 2 weekends of our tackle football program we have the standings of each team.

In the 3rd and 4th grade divisions
Gators 2-0
Sooners 2-0
Longhorns 2-0
Flacons 0-2
Rams 0-2
Bulldogs 0-2

In the 5th and 6th grade
Irish 1-2
Yellowjackets 3–0
Huskers 1-1
Seminoles 3 – 0
Cowboys 1-1
Trojans 1-2
Wheatland 2-1
Colts 0-3
Hornets 0-2

We will be posting the standings each week so come back and check for updates.

Cheyenne YMCA and the aha moments

2009-09-14T10:41:00.000-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCa took part in the Mutual of Omaha's aha moment earlier this month. This was a chance for employees and volunteers of the YMCa to talk about the moment that they realized they wanted to work and volunteer for the YMCA. Check back for the videos.

These are our staff and volunteers that shared their aha moments.

Parking Lot Party

2009-09-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Parking Lot Party was a great success thank to our many sponsors, US Bank, Jonah Bank, Humana, National Guard, Navy, TRP, Walmart, Culvers and Coke.

Everyone had a great time and we look forward to next years party. Here are some vidoes of the event.

YMCA Teen Program

2009-08-20T13:07:00.001-07:00

Cheyenne Family YMCA After school teens!
Welcome Days-Wednesday, August 26th, 27th and 28th
Programming begins Monday, August 31st
Monday- Friday 2:35-5:30
First apprenticeship: Lawyer
First arts program: Photography
Tours of the Wyoming History Museum
Sign up today
Free to all teens!

see www.cheyenneymca.org for more information!

Annual Parking Lot Party

2009-08-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

This year's Parking Lot Party is Friday Aug. 21! Come join us for food, fun, games, live band and activities. Come and see what the YMCA has to offer in the fall for children and adults. See demos of programs and fitness classes.

Sign up for a membership of Aug. 21 and your joiner fee will be waived. Start the school year off right with a membership to the YMCA!

Parking Lot Party sponsored by the US Bank, Jonah Bank and Humana. Thank you to all of our sponsors!!

Friday Aug 21, 5-7 pm

Cheyenne Family YMCA open 4th of July

2009-07-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

We will be open from 9 am to 3 pm on July 4th. Have a fun and safe holiday.

Don't forget Try the Y is going on now. The the Y for free in July!! If you decided to join before the end of July your joiner fee is the amount of the day you join.

Join on the 4th- your joiner fee is $4!!

Try the Y in July

2009-07-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

Try the Y in July starts today. Come and Try the Y for free in July. If you decide to join in the month of July take advantage of our new CEO special. Joiner fee amount equal to the day you come in and join.

If you come in on July 3rd and decide to join, pay $3 for the joiner fee and no membership fee until August.

Call 634-9622 for more information.

www.cheyenneymca.org

Movie Matinee

2009-07-01T12:42:00.000-07:00

Movie Matinee today at 2:00. Free and open to the community. Movie showing today is Independence Day!!

Super Day

2009-06-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

Super Day is at Lions Park tomorrow, Saturday June 27th. Look for the Y-guy out at the park an dstop by the YMCA table for information on youth sports, health and fitness, child care, membership, and so much more.

See you at Super Day!

Wednesday Movie Matinee

2009-06-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

Movie Matinee at the YMCA today at 2 pm. Movie showing today is ET

Wednesday Movie Matinee

2009-06-17T10:13:00.000-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA is hosting matinees on Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the gym for the community.

Today's movie is Disney's Bolt. Come join us for the movie today!

Summer Food Program

2009-06-10T09:28:00.002-07:00

The Summer Food Program and the Bus Program starts today!!

Bus schedule:
The Bus” is a FREE, adult-supervised program for grades K-6th. Activities include sports and games, nature activities, outdoor activities, arts and craft projects, science adventures, a summer reading program and many more fun activities.
A free lunch is served at each site.
Arp Elementary:Monday-Thursday 2:00-3:30pm
Baggs Elementary:Monday-Thursday 2:00-3:30pm
Continental Estates Mobile Home Park:Monday-Friday 9:30-11:00am
Goins Elementary:Monday-Friday 12:00-1:30pm
Pioneer Park Elementary:Monday-Friday 9:30-11:00am
West Winds Mobile Home Community:Monday-Friday 12:00-1:30pm

The YMCA will be serving lunch from 11 - 12:30 daily.

The YMCA partners with the Department of Education, LCSD #1, and the USDA to provide healthy meals to children during the summer.

For more information call 634-9622 or www.cheyenneymca.org

New Summer Hours

2009-06-10T09:28:00.001-07:00

For the summer we have extended our weekend hours.

Saturdays we are open 7 am to 6 pm
Sunday we are open 12 pm to 6 pm

Memorial Day

2009-05-24T09:15:00.001-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Have a fun and safe holdiay!

Wyoming Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

2009-05-22T07:27:00.000-07:00

The Governor's Council will be in Cheyenne at Holiday Park today from 9 am to 2 pm.

Check out the information on the Council: http://www.wyomingfitnesscouncil.org/

Join us at the park toady at noon to listen to Governor Dave Freudenthal speak on physical fitness and then a walk around the park.

Ed Carleo is retiring from the YMCA

2009-05-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

Ed Carleo has been at the Cheyenne Family YMCA for 31 years. He has decided to retire and have more time for fun and games, not that there was not plently of that at the YMCA!!

There is a community open house today at the YMCA from 8 am to 5 pm. Come and wish Ed well in his retirement and stay for some snacks.

Cheyenne Family YMCA
1426 E Lincolnway

Summer is Coming!!

2009-05-18T09:50:00.000-07:00

The weather is getting nicer and there are many things to do outside.

The YMCA has T-Ball for ages 2-12. Registration ends today.

First session runs from June 9th-Jult 16th.

Price includes shirt, photo, and medal

Register TODAY!!

Armadillo Racing!

2009-05-06T08:09:00.001-07:00

Ever seen armadillos race?? At this year's NAYDO conference in Dallas, Texas we had the opportunity to witness this crazy event. Check out the vidoe of the live armadillo racing. The things you see sometimes!!

T-Ball Registration

2009-05-04T10:32:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to sign up for T-Ball!! Registration ends May 18th. T-Ball starts June 9th. For ages 2 1/2 to 12 years old. Price includes shirt, photo and medal. Call 634-9622 for more information!!

NAYDO Conference

2009-04-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

Returned from the NAYDO conference with many new ideas. The conference is great. Met many new people from YMCA's all over the country. There were also many from other countries. Going to work on now implementing some new ideas that were discussed at the conference at the Cheyenne Family YMCA. Look for changes and new ideas emerging from this grat conference.

NAYDO Conference

2009-04-21T19:46:00.001-07:00

Heading off to the NAYDO conference in Dallas tomorrow. A great conference that provides an opportunity to meet many other people that work for the YMCA and generate ideas for successful fundraising.

Check back for updates on what we learned at the NAYDO conference!!

Healthy Kids Day Cancelled

2009-04-18T09:42:00.001-07:00

Healthy Kids Day has been cancelled. Check back for new date.

Enjoy the snowy day!

Closed Today Apil 17th

2009-04-17T06:23:00.001-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA is closed today due to weather. Be safe and enjoy the snow.

Healthy Kids Day is still scheduled for Saturday, Apil 18th.

Healthy Kids Day

2009-04-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

Healthy Kids Day Saturday April 18 at 2:00-4:00 pm

Join us at the YMCA for a fun filled event showcasing how kids can have fun and be healthy at the same time.
Dance
Karate and Judo Demos
Safety Around Dogs for Kids
Free and open to the community
A healthy snack will be served to all the children

Calendar of Events

2009-04-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

Check out the new link for a calendar of events on the blog page under Cheyenne Family YMCA links for events and the schedule at the Cheyenne Family YMCA. We have lots of new and exciting happenings for the summer!!

Spring Break Day Camp

2009-04-02T14:22:00.001-07:00

Spring Break is next week.... Do you need activities for the kids? The Cheyenne Family YMCA has Spring Break Day Camp April 6-10. Pre regristation is required.

Spring Break activities at the YMCA

Tuesday April 7th: 3 on 3 Basketball tourney $4 per player

11:30-4:00 pm 5th and 6th graders

Thursday April 9th: Baseball Clinic $5 per player

Kindergarten and first graders 10:20-12:00

2nd and 3rd graders 1:00-2:30 pm

Saturday April 11- MADDEN Football tourney $5 per player

Begins at 2:00 pm

Pre-registration is not required for Apring Break Activities.

For more information call 634-9622

Closing Early

2009-03-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA will be closing at 4:00 p, today, March 26, due to weather conditions.

2009 Annual Campaign HUGE Success - Because of You!

2009-03-01T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA 2009 Annual Support Campaign wrapped up Thursday night with a highly attended Victory Party in Cheyenne.

The YMCA set a goal of $100,000 for this campaign, and exceeded the goal by $15,000.

Thank you to all who contributed!

We are very pleased with this result as we understand donations to community organizations and non-profits are down nationwide. Those of you who contributed and continually support the Cheyenne Family YMCA in these lean times are so important to what we do, and we thank you for your generosity.

Thank you everyone!!

Party Time!!!

2009-02-26T06:25:00.000-08:00

Tonight we are holding our annual support campaign Victory Party to celebrate a very fantastic effort by all our staff, board and volunteers.

Check back on our blog, or watch for our Tweets, to see if we made our goal!

Take a Spin in Our New Circuit Training Room!

2009-02-25T20:44:00.000-08:00

We recently completed a six-month renovation of our facility to include a new Circuit Training room. Stop by and try our 30-minute workouts with our YMCA trainers.

It's a Wrap! Campaign 2009 Party Tomorrow!

2009-02-25T20:43:00.001-08:00

It has been a very successful annual support campaign for us and we are hoping to reach our goal of $100,000. For the past month, volunteers have been working hard reaching out to the community sharing the YMCA story to great success.
The YMCA team would like to thank all those who contributed to this year's campaign and to all of those who support our mission.

Check back tomorrow to see if we reached our goal!

Annual Support Campaign 2009

2009-02-25T15:10:00.000-08:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA's 2009 Annual Support Campaign is coming to close. We are reaching our goal of $100,000 to provide funds that support our mission driven programs.

More information can be found at www.cheyenneymca.org or by calling the YMCA at 307-634-9622

Thank you for all the support given to the Cheyenne Family YMCA this year during the Annual Support Campaign.

Check back to see if we reached our goal!!

Welcome to the Cheyenne Family YMCA Blog

2009-02-24T18:23:00.001-08:00

The Cheyenne Family YMCA is committed to extending our charitable heritage by directly engaging children, youth, families, adults and seniors from all segments of our community in achieving health in spirit, mind and body.

At the heart of our community, the YMCA is a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite our members: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Because of this commitment to our community, the Cheyenne Family YMCA is proud to unveil one more avenue - The YMCA Blog - to share events and news with our members.

Thank you for your continued support of the Cheyenne Family YMCA.

Cheyenne Family YMCA

Fitness Fundrasier Winners Announced

YMCA Teen Program at CFD

YMCA at Super Day

Artist's Reception

YMCA Dance Recital

Ladies Spa Night

Annual Support Campaign 2010

Healthy Kids Day

Fitness Instructor Training Courses

TRX Suspension Training

Together We Make a Difference

Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Dances

New hours

Noon Year's Eve

Holiday Bazaar

Thanksgiving Day

Presidents Club Dinner

Tackle Football Program

Cheyenne family YMCA

*ALERT * Cheyenne Family YMCA- CLOSED

Ladies Fall Extravaganza

Tackle Football Program

Tackle Football Program

Tackle Football Program

Tackle Football Program

Tackle Football Program

Ladies Fall Extravaganza

YMCA Tackle Football Program

Cheyenne YMCA and the aha moments

Parking Lot Party

YMCA Teen Program

Annual Parking Lot Party

Cheyenne Family YMCA open 4th of July

Try the Y in July

Movie Matinee

Super Day

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Summer Food Program

New Summer Hours

Memorial Day

Wyoming Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Ed Carleo is retiring from the YMCA

Summer is Coming!!

Armadillo Racing!

T-Ball Registration

NAYDO Conference

NAYDO Conference

Healthy Kids Day Cancelled

Closed Today Apil 17th

Healthy Kids Day

Calendar of Events

Spring Break Day Camp

Closing Early

2009 Annual Campaign HUGE Success - Because of You!

Party Time!!!

Take a Spin in Our New Circuit Training Room!

It's a Wrap! Campaign 2009 Party Tomorrow!

Annual Support Campaign 2009

Welcome to the Cheyenne Family YMCA Blog

ALERT Cheyenne Family YMCA- CLOSED