YMCA of the North Blog

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!