The Mahaska County YMCA has a Gym & Swim Activities program for children in the Mahaska Community who are home schooled. This program consists of supervised gym activities and swim lessons and runs for eight weeks. Registration is taking place now for the next eight-week session which begins March 23.

Activities are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at various times throughout the day. The current session runs from March 23 through May 13. Costs for Gym Activities is $30′; swim lessons or advanced swim lessons, $40; both Gym and Swim, $60. The registration form is available on the Y’s web site or can be picked up at the YMCA. The form and payment must be submitted to the Y by March 23 for Wednesday programs, and March 25 for Friday programs.