Summer fun underway at the Y

That first week of summer break in Marshalltown has come and gone? 

For the parents out there are you ready for school to start again? Shhh don’t tell that to the hard-working teachers who can finally come up for air this time of the year.

The perfect place to get youth off the couch and off the screens is the Y. 

Let’s check out a few summertime fun ideas.

Sports camps are aplenty: Our camps are usually one-hour at a time so youth get a chance to dabble in a sport without a huge commitment. These camps provide great opportunities for youth to interact with each other and be active.

Rent our MultiSport Simulator:  Don’t miss your opportunity to play golf, soccer and even zombie dodgeball, yes, that’s a real game. You can rent it for an hour at a time and it’s loads of fun.

Attend open swim in our indoor Rec Pool: We’ve added extra summer hours three afternoons a week for open swim in addition to our regular weekend schedule. Dad Bods are welcome (we don’t judge).

A family game of basketball: I recently blocked my son’s shot playing one-on-one basketball and I think that irritated him as the next time he had the ball he drove his shoulder right into me. That can really hurt an old man like me, but I cherish those memories and bruises.

Don’t have kids but also need a summer activity? Check out group exercise classes, water group exercise, EGYM, free weights, biking, or just come in for a cup of coffee. There’s something for everyone at the Y. The sense of community is something we also pride ourselves at the Y, so stop by and experience that for yourself. Be sure to check out our Facebook page or website www.ymca-ywca.org for more information.

Andrew Potter is marketing and communications director at the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA.