The YMCA here in Taylorville has summertime activities that are sure to keep your child busy and active all summer long. Located at the YMCA in Taylorville, soccer camps and clinics, swim lessons and a boxing class for seniors will fill the YMCA calendar.

Soccer registration is due August 1st, an added fee will be applied for those that sign up later. The camps are for grades K-8. New this year is the coaches clinic which is instructed by Tim Karbach, Taylorville High School Varsity Soccer coach. The coach's clinic will inform new and veteran coaches on proper drills, skills, and teaching methods for the best production from their players. The Coach's clinic is Saturday, August 12th.

Bruce Blanshan is the Executive Director of the YMCA and is excited about this year's soccer programs.

Swim lessons are another program offered by the YMCA. Morning lessons run Monday through Thursday while evening lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays, making time for any parent with a busy daytime schedule. The swim lessons are for grades K-8. The younger group running from 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. and the older group will swim from 10:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

The YMCA has experienced some trouble finding lifeguards and instructors for the aquatic center. Training is provided by the YMCA through the Red Cross.

Maggie Vocks, the new Program Director was once a member of the YMCA camps and activities as a child. She now uses her passion and experience in educating the youth in her new role.

The activities are for more than just the youth here in Taylorville. Rock Steady Boxing is a high-intensity boxing-style class that helps people dealing with Parkinson’s. This is an event that has grown in popularity over the last few years.

Bruce Blanshan and Maggie Vocks appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.

For information on all the YMCA events, you can visit, www.CCYMCA.org.