YMCA of the North Blog

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Ihduhapi.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Gathering Pines.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Manitou.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Spring Lake.

2023 summer camp bus schedules Day Camp Streefland.

YMCA Day Camp Oxbow receives funding from Think Bank for scholarships.

The YMCA of the North is inviting the community to donate to the Winter Clothing Drive to purchase coats, gloves, hats, boots and snow pants for youth living in Y Neighborhood Centers.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 25.

The YMCA will support more than 300 schools across the state in hosting mock elections on or just before Election Day.

YMCA of the North will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Saturday and Sunday October 22-23, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, presented by Cargill and hosted by Three Rivers Park District.

The YMCA of the North welcomes Michelle T. Edgerton as executive vice president of advancement and development.

The funds will support the wellbeing for the military community with programs including veteran family overnight camp, kids to camp, family sports day in partnership with the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota United, YMCA members and Y move program.

Penny & Bill George and the George Family Foundation make lead gift to multi-year $29 million campaign
 

Free event celebrates $8 million gift to create George Wellbeing initiative and previews expansion of wellbeing offerings

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 60 adults 55+ for a day of outdoor adventure at YMCA Camp ForeverWell at Y Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI on Tuesday, September 13.

The YMCA of the North is sponsoring, along with the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves, Ballard Spahr LLC, Robins Kaplan LLC and Stinson LLP, the inaugural City Coach Faceoff Thursday, August 18 in downtown Minneapolis.

The YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Splash & Dash on Friday, August 19, and the BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 20, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Both events are presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics.

Hectic schedules don’t have to eliminate quick, easy, and tasty choices.

The YMCA of the North is hosting the YMCA 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, on August 1-4 in St. Paul, MN.

Safe Sitter teaches youth between the ages of 11 and 14 everything they need to know to keep themselves and the children in their care safe.

The environment in which you work out should be a factor in what you wear, and how you structure your activity. 

The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting nine 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 weekend and throughout the summer months.

The Rochester YMCA and the University of Minnesota Rochester is offering summer school-age childcare.

Splash into summer with us at Camp Manitou!

Kids, Adults and Seniors Choose Climb Time for an Adventurous Journey to the Summit

The YMCA of the North will host an open house for Y campers and the community to visit the new YMCA Gathering Pines in Lakeville, MN on Saturday, June 11.

The YMCA of the North will bring together Minnesota Youth in Government participants, alumni and partners to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the program on Saturday, June 4 in St. Paul, MN.

Nature experiences are essential for every age—find out why

Thousands of youth will have free access to the Y’s health and wellness and youth enrichment programs through the end of August.

The Harold Mezile North Community YMCA will bring together local preschoolers to enjoy planting and eating food from the Cargill Greenhouse on its rooftop on Wednesday, June 1.

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 bring together more than 60 adults 55+ for a day of outdoor adventure at YMCA Camp ForeverWell at Y Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI on Monday, May 23.

Did you know the typical supermarket has 38,718 items in stock? With so many choices, it's easy to fall into bad habits, and sugary eye candy. Even worse, inflation is driving food prices to historic new levels, with groceries alone costing 10.8 percent more over the past 12 months.

It's no surprise that navigating the aisles for healthier, affordable food choices might be difficult and possibly a bit overwhelming.

We all have a hard time resisting temptation when shopping at the grocery store, making it even more challenging to fill your basket with healthy, nutrient-rich items. Fortunately, you can achieve consistent success if you follow these essential buying tips.

Join Tim Klein from the Y as he shares his top 10 tips for healthier, more affordable shopping within your grocer’s outer perimeter!

Refresh your understanding of some key water-safety tips

The Rochester YMCA invites the community to participate in an open house and giveaway on Saturday, April 23 at 8 a.m.-Noon.

The YMCA of the North and local community groups are hosting a conversation with youth to further efforts on creating an inclusive, safe city where all can thrive.

Enjoy events scheduled over the weekend near Hudson, WI and Babbitt, MN.

The YMCA of the North is collaborating with Wilson Sporting Goods to host two free events during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Minneapolis on March 31.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 400 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Model United Nations on March 24-26.

Discover the benefits of sleep, how much you need and the risks of not making it a priority.

The YMCA of the North is collaborating with local community groups committed to creating an inclusive, safe city where all can thrive.

YMCA of the North will host the eighth annual Kidarod presented by Cargill at Fish Lake Regional Park on Saturday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Keep these concepts in mind to help you succeed at an ongoing habit of movement.

Dr. Mark Bixby was our first and, until his retirement last year, only Advising Physician.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a commitment to give back and serve your community.

Self-care is important to practice all year long, but it can be especially beneficial during the hectic holiday season.

The YMCA of the North is partnering with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to distribute 2,500 household kits for people in need in the community.

The YMCA of the North and Every Meal are again teaming up to distribute food bags (meals) to the community during the winter. From November 19 through January 3, Ys will have meals at the YMCA entrance available to be picked up for free for those that are in need.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees starting on Friday, November 26.