Family Health

News from the YMCA of Central KY

Bike Rental at North YMCA

The North Lexington Family YMCA, located at the beginning of the bike/run/walk Legacy Trail, is offering bike rentals now through the end of October. Twenty bikes are available in a range of sizes suitable for all ages. Individual Y members can pay a one-time seasonal fee of $15 while families pay $30 for bike rental. Non-members can also participate in bike rental for a fee of $30 for each bike use. Info: (859) 358-9622.
Beaumont YMCA Triathlon
Children ages 6 to 14 are invited to participate in the 12th annual swim, bike and run Beaumont YMCA triathlon. The triathlon will be divided into specific age groups and take place at the Beaumont Y. Participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, goodie bag, swim cap and refreshments. Discounted rates will be offered to those who sign up prior to Wednesday, July 6. Member fee is $35 and non-member fee is $45. If needed, assistance will be available during the swimming portion for children by lifeguards and float aids are permitted. Info: (859) 367-7363 or email ejones@ymcaky.org.

YMCA of Central Kentucky International Youth Exchange

Host families are needed for the Central Kentucky YMCA German Exchange Student program, which runs Friday, July 24 through Wednesday, Aug. 24. Host families will be responsible for transportation for students on those dates.
Host families will provide a comfortable place for the guest to stay and provide any meals that are not part of the program itinerary (generally, this consists of breakfast every day and some evening meals as well as snacks, etc.). Families will entertain the guest on the weekend of August 6-7 and provide transportation to the drop-off point each day and picking up the guest at the end of the day.

RIDE THE TRAIL

Summer is a popular time for bike riding, and the North Lexington Family YMCA is one of the only locations in Lexington where people can rent bikes and take a ride on the Legacy Trail, a bike/run/walk trail that begins on grounds of the North Y.

Individual Y members pay a one-time $15 seasonal fee while families pay $30, and rent bikes from the beginning of April to the end of October.  The number of family members does not affect the price in the family deal so the price is $30 regardless of number of children.

There are currently 20 bikes available for use, with varying sizes suitable for all ages. Non-members can also rent bikes, for a cost of $30 each time they rent with a valid credit card. For more information about Y bike rentals, call the North Lexington Family YMCA at (859) 258-9622.

C.M. GATTON BEAUMONT YMCA KIDS TRIATHLON

Attention kids! Get ready for the twelfth annual C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA Kids Triathlon on August 21, 2016. The triathlon is open to children, ages 6 to 14 years old. Each participant will swim, bike and run by specific age groups.

Kids will have help in the swim portion if needed. You don’t need to be a great swimmer. Float aids are allowed and lifeguards are in the water with the kids.

The triathlon will take place at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, located at 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513.

Sign up before July 6 to lock in the discounted rates below.

Member: $35
Non-Member: $45
Each particpant will receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal, goodie bag, swim cap and post race refreshments

For questions, please contact Erin Jones at 859-367-7363 or email ejones@ymcacky.org.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Final planning is under way for our German Exchange Program and we still need a few families willing to host a student for 10 days this summer. The program runs from July 24-August 4.

Host families are responsible for:

  • Picking up their guest at the airport on July 24 and returning them to the airport on August 4
  • Providing a comfortable place for the guest to stay
  • Providing any meals that are not part of the program itinerary (generally, this is breakfast every day and some evening meals as well as snacks, etc.)
  • Entertaining the guest on the weekend of August 6-7
  • Providing transportation to the drop-off point each day and picking up the guest at the end of the day