YMCA of the North Blog

Studies show benefits of participation in before and after school and summer programs.

For our youth, every school year brings renewal, a fresh start, a new opportunity.

Join us for daily workouts—at the fair and on TV

Start the year right with nutritious kid-friendly meals

Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury

Set yourself up for success early in the week

Programs designed to narrow the achievement gap and provide students with opportunities to achieve school success.

Try something new and meet new people with this free membership benefit

Tips for storing your produce bounty

Feeling good and shedding pounds in six months

A quick guide to protecting skin from sun, heat and pests

Specialty camps allow campers to focus more intently on activities they really enjoy or discover new interests.

Check out 10 tips for water safety this summer

The Y’s camp activities focus on impacting the social-emotional, cognitive and physical development of all kids.

Six easy ideas for exercising outside

YMCA camps are very special to many people.

The Y has a rich heritage in aquatics and swim education.

YMCA grant helped change student lives

Helping kids learn healthy habits to be more physically active, eat better and have fun doing it.

Family-friendly pool and splash deck parties.

10 tips to enrich your life

The YMCA Preschool program will celebrates its 15th year of preschool graduation in May. 79 preschoolers from our 3 locations will proudly graduate in cap and gowns, fully prepared for their next education experience in Kindergarten.

Demographic changes in the Twin Cities are creating an urgent need to promote healthy living at every age to ensure quality of life.

Top places to run in the metro

Health, wellness and social activities—the YMCA has it all

April is a great time to give back

Laying a foundation for young learners to become active, engaged civic leaders is the essence of the YMCA Youth in Government program.

The basics of run-friendly footwear

Skip the solo route and try working out with others

Realizing the best mobility in over a decade

Celebrate eye health in March

Over 7,800 volunteers from the YMCA of the North bring about meaningful, enduring change by giving back to their communities.

Courtesy of Maren Longfellow, YMCA Customer Service

Find out why Pilates could be your next great workout

Since 1946, the Y’s Youth in Government has provided students with the opportunity to develop leadership, build citizenship skills and experience democracy.

The Y’s Before and After School Program combines academics with play and offers a caring and safe environment for children who would otherwise be left unsupervised.

Summer is the ideal time for children and teens to get up, get out and explore.

Although the natural landscape is full of beautiful lakes, enjoying the water isn’t without risk.

The state of an unhealthy America is causing rising rates of chronic disease and obesity.

There are many YGTC program offerings for older adults to live healthier

Forty-six percent of the homeless people in the state of Minnesota are age 21 and younger.

How can we go help the 46 percent of the homeless people in the state of Minnesota who are age 21 and younger?

15 simple ways to get off the couch during the big game

Learn the facts and get motivated with these ideas

Beat the winter chill without busting plans for healthy eating

Get answers to common questions about metabolism

Courtesy of Maren Longfellow, YMCA Customer Service

Honor Dr. King on January 19

Find fun and inspiration in top trends

Tips to prepare for surgery, and help aid recovery