YMCA of the North Blog

The YMCA's BOLD & GOLD program allows young leaders to develop their wilderness, leadership, interpersonal, and intercultural skills further.

BOLD & GOLD was born out of two Seattle programs and a desire to inspire young men and women.

Bend Health launches a new community mental health training and certification program to help address the National State of Emergency in Children's Mental Health

The YMCA of the North and the Ramsey County Office of Safety and Justice will host a free back to school family event and youth opportunity fair from 9:00 - Noon on Saturday, September 9 at the St. Paul YMCA Eastside.

Self-guided care is an important part of health and wellbeing that goes far beyond scented candles and beauty routines (despite what your social media feed might suggest).

The YMCA of the North, West Broadway Livability Coalition, and Northside We Outside and Friends is hosting a free back to school family event on Thursday, August 31 at North Commons Park in Minneapolis.

The YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Splash & Dash on Friday, August 18, and the BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 19, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

The Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, MN to support the YMCA in advancing the health, wellbeing and equity of our communities through youth mentoring and sports programs.

Join us Thursday, August 17, 4 - 8 p.m.

The YMCA of the North will host a metro-wide soccer tournament and track and field Meet for youth from ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, July 29 (soccer) and Sunday, July 30 (soccer and track).

The new partnership creates innovative collaboration for youth exiting foster care

The YMCA of the North is hosting the 2023 National Judicial Competition (NJC), an annual competition for high school students who have participated in model judicial programs as part of Youth in Government, Mock Trial or Model United Nations. The competition will take place July 25-27 at the Minnesota Capitol Complex in St. Paul, MN.

Camp Superkids is a week-long, overnight summer camp for kids ages 7-14 with asthma. Additionally, campers aged 15-16 can participate in the Junior Leader’s program.

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi is collaborating with the Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota/Dakotas to host a six-day summer traditional camp experience for campers with hemophilia and other chronic bleeding disorders.

The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting four new members to its board of directors.

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the summer months.

Amazon Donated $50,000 to Support YMCA Neighborhood Centers and Child Care Programs

A fresh and dynamic approach to fitness!

Join us for our mental health series - FREE and open to all

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

Join us July 15!

Thousands of youth will have free access to the Y’s wellbeing and youth enrichment programs from June 5 through September 4

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and throughout the summer months.

The YMCA of the North will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event tomorrow.

Join us for an upcoming program or event!

Kids, Adults and Seniors Invited to Find Out What it Takes to Reach the Top of the World

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

Enjoy a day at beautiful Camp St Croix!

Even though it’s still a little iffy to garden outside, there is a thriving garden inside, feeding people every single day. Rebecca Kolls shares how it's working at YMCA Camp St Croix.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 350 students in grades 6-12 at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 17.

The Emma B. Howe and Andover YMCAs’ “Growing Together” gala is a true celebration of community.

Minneapolis College and the YMCA of the North celebrate Beacons Next Generation, the expanded Beacons initiative that grows the program from its current K-12 model to K-Career on April 12.

The Rochester YMCA and Threshold Arts will offer free, YMCA ForeverWell Singing Sound Bowl Meditation & Relaxation programming on select Wednesdays in April and June from Noon – 1 p.m. at the Historic Chateau Theatre.

The YMCA of the North and local park partners offer Adventure in the Neighborhood, a day camp program offering outdoor educational and enrichment activities.

Sometimes a swimmer needs more individual attention for their swim instruction. When they do, we offer scheduled one on one swimming lessons.

YMCA and Olmsted County Parks Host Open Houses to Learn More about YMCA Camp Oxbow April 22 and May 13

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 500 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Model United Nations on March 30-April 1.

The Woodbury YMCA will bring preschoolers and older adult members together in an intergenerational yoga class on March 29.

The YMCA of the North with Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center Community Schools and Osseo Area Schools offers Homework Starts with Home Northwest, a new program providing resources and supportive services to families experiencing housing instability.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Oxbow.

Join us for outdoor sports, games, activities and more!

Swim Safety Lessons is for youth looking to develop or improve basic swimming skills.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was named a “YMCA Congressional Champion” in Washington, D.C., on February 15 for her support of the Y and her leadership on the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act and the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act.

The Rochester YMCA and Olmsted County Parks are offering a day camp experience for youth entering kindergarten through grade 6 this summer.

George Wellbeing, an initiative of the YMCA of the North, will be offering free community acupuncture starting February 6 at the Blaisdell and Midway YMCAs for Y members and the public.

Generations of Menogyn alumni and staff gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of camp last summer.

Adventure Race Expands into East Metro on January 29. Ninth Annual West Metro Race Happens February 17 and 18.

The YMCA will host more than 1,200 students in grades eight through 12 for the Youth in Government conference at the Minnesota State Capitol January 5-8.

Our Y Camp alumni magazine, Letters from Camp, was created especially with our Y campers from across the years in mind, with stories and updates to help keep you connected to your favorite camps and each other.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Christmas Tree.