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Youth Development
Healthy Living

Preventing Children's Sports Injuries

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 13:45
Getting your child involved in sports opens up opportunities for character growth and learning how to work with a team…
Youth Development
Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood

5 Reasons Why YOU Should Be a Camp Counselor

Mon, 05/23/2022 - 09:21
Best. Summer. Ever. Working as a camp counselor at the Y is so much more than getting paid to ‘babysit’ kids all…
Youth Development

Nutritional Needs of Young Athletes

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:58
Most families know how important it is for their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Nutrition for athletes…
Youth Development
Healthy Living
Social Responsibility

Why Give a YMCA Gift Card

Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:35
Whether it’s a birthday or graduation present, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a holiday gift … YMCA gift cards are a…
Youth Development

Summer Pool Life 2020

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 16:03
Summer Pool Life 2020 As life has changed for all of us since the outbreak of the coronavirus…summer fun in local…
STEM toys for holidays
Youth Development

STEM Gifts for Kids

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 08:24
As we come to the end of the second decade of the 2000’s it’s incredibly easy to Google or Amazon and search for…
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Youth Development

4 Benefits of Being a Volunteer Youth Sports Coach

Tue, 09/24/2019 - 10:01
Being a coach certainly has its challenges. It can be tough to keep a dozen 5 year olds engaged and get them to focus…
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Youth Development

YMCA Youth Sports Named "Bright Spot" in Federal Report

Tue, 09/24/2019 - 09:43
The following is an excerpt about the YMCA from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services report entitled, "The…
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Youth Development

Tips on Improving Your Child's Reading Skills

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 08:24
Make reading a part of your daily routine. Try building in 15 minutes before bed for a family reading time! …

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