Sports & Aquatics

Tour De La Porte 2023

Starts on 2023-08-25

Going the Distance for Healthy Living!

Join us for a weekend of fun, and support a great cause! Tour de La Porte is a walking, running, and cycling event that raises money to support the mission of the La Porte County Family YMCA. Every year, our YMCA helps thousands of people lead a happier, healthier lifestyle through programs that promote healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. With your help, we can make La Porte County a better place to call home.

NEW FOR 2023!

  • We’ve added a brand new event, the Family Fun Run/Walk! More details coming soon!
  • ALL participants will receive a finisher medal for completing your event!
  • Individual Award Pick-Up after your race, there will no longer be an awards ceremony.
  • We will no longer be hosting on-site registration. Online registration will remain open 15 minutes prior to each event. All participants will be responsible for registering themselves on their own devices.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, August 25th

Early Packet Pick-Up for ALL events | 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Saturday, August 26th

ALL Running & Walking Events will start on Waverly Road, just outside of the parking lot. All Events will finish by Cummings Lodge.

Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk Packet Pick-Up | 5:00AM-6:30AM

Half Marathon Start – 6:45AM

5K Run Start – 7:00AM

5K Walk Start – 7:15AM

Family Fun Run/Walk Packet Pick-Up 7:00AM- 8:15AM

Family Fun Run/Walk Start – 8:30AM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH

ALL Cyclists will depart from Cummings Lodge, and return to Cummings Lodge at the conclusion of your ride.

Cycling Packet Pick-Up – 6:00AM-8:00AM

100 & 60 Mile Group Start Time – 6:30AM

40 Mile Group Start Time – 7:30AM

25 & 15 Mile Group Start Time – 8:30AM

5 Mile – No Group Start Time

 

Celebrity Golf Outing

Starts on 2023-07-21

Join Us For A Fun Filled Day On The Course To Support Youth & Families In Our Community!

We had so much fun last year, we’re ready to do it again! Join us for a fun filled day at Beechwood Golf Course, where you can golf alongside celebrities! Our morning starts off with registration at 8:00AM. Enjoy a grab & Go breakfast and Bloody Mary Bar. Shot Gun Start begins at 9:00AM. Our Celebrity guests for this year will be announced in the near future! Contests include Closest to the pin, Longest Drive, Hole in One, & a Putting Contest. A Mobile Cigar Bar & Beverage Carts will be available on the course all day. Lunch will be served at 12:00PM, with Dinner and awards to follow at 2:30PM. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive awards!

Healthy Kids Day

Starts on 2023-07-07

Halloween Family Fun Night

Starts on 2023-10-27

Halloween at the Y is one of our favorite community events! Dance, Play, & Swim the night away! We will have a dance party, themed stations, games, candy, and swimming! This event is offered completely FREE to our community!

Starts on 2023-06-07

Monday Wednesday Friday June 7-August 5, 8:30-12:30./ The fee is for the entire 8 week session.
This program will focus on academic skills (literacy and math, social-emotional development, and physical development. In addition to these competencies, the child’s environment and opportunities for learning will also be considered. This includes their interactions with adults, teachers and peers.

Starts on 2023-05-30

Thank you for choosing YMCA Summer Camp to fulfill your 2023 summer needs!
Camp will run from May 30th- August 4th. Core hours 8:30-5:00. B&A care available from 6:30am-8:30am then 5:00pm-6:00pm for a weekly price.

Field Trips Weekly.

OUR MISSON: What are we promoting?
Youth Development- Inclusion, Self Confidence, Independence, Responsibility.
Healthy Living-Getting active, Loving the outdoors, Healthy communication and Peer interaction.

Let’s create a summer to remember!

Starts on 2023-10-20

Schools out so spend the day at the YMCA! Kids will enjoy a day of fun, games, crafts, homework help, and pool time! Boys and girls in grades k-6th can register for the fun. Please bring a lunch, swim suit, towel and be ready for a fun filled day.
Camp hours are between 8am-5pm. Registration is done daily or register for multiple days at one time.

Starts on 2023-10-20

Schools out so spend the day at the YMCA! Kids will enjoy a day of fun, games, crafts, homework help, and pool time! Boys and girls in grades k-6th can register for the fun. Please bring a lunch, swim suit, towel and be ready for a fun filled day.
Camp hours are between 8am-5pm. Registration is done daily or register for multiple days at one time.

Starts on 2023-05-09

Run, Jump, & Throw your way into our 2023 Youth Track & Field Program. Children ages 4-12, will compete in a variety of Track & Field events including: sprints, relays, long distance runs, long jump, & many more!!

Starts on 2023-05-16

Learn how to chop, slice and cook your way to a healthier you in the kitchen.

 

May 16th & 18th – Make Ahead Meals
June 20th- Small Bites
July 18th- Chop it UP
August 15th Dinner in 30

Starts on 2023-05-12

Join us for a fun kids night out at our Andrew Ave Sports Complex. We will have food and drinks. Please bring a Nerf brand gun that takes standard ammunition. Standard ammo for Nerf brand guns and eye protection will be provided.

Starts on 2023-09-04

Children ages 3-5 ready to be in the water without a parent are a perfect fit for this class. They will learn water safety, water acclimation and the beginning of basic strokes and movements.

Starts on 2023-08-21

All of our early education programs are taught by certified instructors to help your child reach his or her full potential academically and socially. We offer an academic curriculum that exceeds Indiana preschools standards and is designed to prepare your child for their entrance into kindergarten.
Open to everyone born between 8/1/2018 and 10/1/2020

Member: $130.00/month
Non-Member: $155.00/month
Registration Fee: $60.00

Starts on 2023-08-22

All of our early education programs are taught by certified instructors to help your child reach his or her full potential academically and socially. We offer an academic curriculum that exceeds Indiana preschools standards and is designed to prepare your child for their entrance into kindergarten.
Member: $90.00/month
Non-Member: $115.00/month
Registration Fee: $60.00

Starts on 2023-05-02

Starts on 2023-09-09

This class is a great way to get babies acclimated in the water while the parent joins in too. Babies starting at 6 months old can participate with an adult. 1 days a week for 4 weeks. Lessons are 30 minutes long.