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YMCA Offers Free Swim Assessments and Water Safety Tips July 13-16
Open to everyone – membership not required
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YMCA Hosts ForEverest Climbing Event on July 14 and 15 at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington
Kids, Adults and Seniors Choose Climb Time for a Safe Adventurous Journey to the Summit
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YMCA Offers Tips for Safe Swimming for Fourth of July Holiday Weekend and During COVID-19
Families can bring children to the Y for a free swim assessment and water safety tips on July 13-17
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Top Summer Water Safety: YMCA Of The North
In the summer of COVID-19, water safety is important
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YMCA Introduces 7Summits - a Free, Virtual Cardio, Strength and Mindfulness Challenge Kids Can Do Anytime, Anywhere This Summer
Five-minute activities to “climb” the world’s seven tallest mountains at 12bursts.org
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YMCA Announces New Members to Board of Directors
The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting six new members to its board of directors.
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Take What You Need. Leave What You Can.
Essential Supply Drive at YMCA Locations Across the Greater Twin Cities Supports Community
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YMCA Response to the Death of George Floyd
President & CEO Glen Gunderson responds to the death of George Floyd
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Whitey Luehrs – A Legend Across the Ages
Armin “Whitey” Luehrs was a Twin Cities, regional and national YMCA camping specialist and leader for 42 years, from 1948 – 1990.
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Rita DeBruyn – First female YMCA MN Overnight Camp Director
As the first woman in Minnesota to direct a YMCA overnight camp, YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, Rita DeBruyn had immeasurable impact on countless YMCA campers and program participants.
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YMCA Celebrates May Day With Outdoor Fun Fitness Program For Children
YMCA of the North is celebrating May Day with a fun fitness program for children on May 1 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Midway YMCA.
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YMCA, Loaves & Fishes and UnitedHealth Group Partner to Provide Free Fresh Food for Healthy Meals to Families During Coronavirus Crisis
YMCA of the North is partnering with Loaves & Fishes and UnitedHealth Group to provide free, fresh food to families in the community to ensure youth have healthy meals during unprecedented pandemic.
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YMCA CycleHealth Offers Kids and Families Free Daily Physical Activity Challenges with New 12Bursts
CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the North offers a free, web-based challenge for kids and families to get 12 bursts of five-minute activities each day, right from home.
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Keeping Kids Entertained When School Is Out
Indoor and outdoor ideas to make the most of time together.
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YMCA and The Sheridan Story Partner to Provide Free Nutritious Food During Unprecedented Pandemic
The Sheridan Story and the YMCA of the North are partnering to provide free, nourishing food to families in the community to ensure youth have food during unprecedented pandemic.
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YMCA Provides School Age Care for Essential Employees and Critical Workers
38 sites across Minnesota available to serve kindergarten through sixth grade
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10 Mindfulness Tips and Techniques
There are many ways to bring mindfulness into a person’s life and these tips help provide some ideas.
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Welcome Kelsey Wood! Camp du Nord’s New Food Service Manager
We are thrilled to have someone from the local community take over our kitchen.
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Pine Pointe Village Gets First Wood-Burning Sauna and Sledding Hill
The beautiful new dual wood-burning and electric sauna is a wonderful option for Pine Pointe campers.
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Become a Sustaining Donor to Camp du Nord
We're excited to offer financial donors another option for giving.
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YMCA Offers Mindfulness Programs and Services Designed to Lower Stress and Reduce Tension for Everyone
The YMCA of the North offers mindfulness programs and services to help people of all ages decrease stress, reduce anxiety, develop emotional and social intelligence, strengthen intuition and build a greater peace of mind.
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YMCA Collaborates with Minnesota Youth Leadership Councils and the Minnesota Department of Human Services to Host Third Annual Foster Child and Youth Day on the Hill on March 9
The YMCA of the North is collaborating with the Minnesota Youth Leadership Councils and the Minnesota Department of Human Services to host Foster Child and Youth Day on the Hill to advocate for foster child and youth rights.
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YMCA Collaborates with Community to Improve Educational Equity Through Innovative Programs
Far too many students, especially in underserved groups and communities, lack robust access to the core elements of a quality education.
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Youth Voted in Mock Presidential Primary Election During Youth Day at the Capitol
The YMCA of the North partnered with several other youth-serving organizations to bring more than 300 students in grades 6-12 to the Minnesota State Capitol to visit with legislators about issues of concern to them today.
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Youth Day at the Capitol Brings 300 Youth Together to Practice Advocacy on February 25
The YMCA of the North will partner with several other youth-serving organizations to bring 300 students in grades 6-12 to the Minnesota State Capitol to visit with legislators about issues of concern to them on February 25.
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YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Sixth Annual Kidarod to Promote Kids’ Health February 22
CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the North will host the sixth annual Kidarod at Fish Lake Regional Park on Saturday, February 22.
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YMCA Collaborates with Community to Improve Educational Equity Through Innovative Programs
Far too many students, especially in underserved groups and communities, lack robust access to the core elements of a quality education.
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YMCA of the North Hosts Google’s Be Internet Awesome Workshops to Teach Parents How to Keep Their Kids Safe Online on Safer Internet Day February 11
The YMCA of the North will host 20 Google Be Internet Awesome workshops to teach parents how to instill healthy and responsible Internet habits in their children.
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The What, Why and How of Castor Oil Packs
Help detoxify the liver naturally, improve lymphatic circulation and reduce inflammation—all from the comfort of home.
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Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program At Southdale YMCA in Edina
New and available exclusively at the Southdale YMCA in Edina
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YMCA of the North Offers First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Health Program Benefitting Members and Kids Through YMCA MN Apple Watch App
First Apple Watch Connected Y helps members transform their fitness experience with Apple Watch while supporting youth programs through Move for Good
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YMCA Celebrates Mentors Being Positive Role Models For Young People
According to the National Mentoring Partnership, youth at risk for falling off track are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college and 130 percent more likely to hold leadership positions when they had a mentor in their lives.
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66th Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Program Brings Youth Together for State's Largest Hands-On Civic Education Event January 9-12
The YMCA will welcome 1,550 students in grades eight through 12 to the Minnesota State Capitol January 9-12 for the YMCA Center for Youth Voice’s Youth in Government program.
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What Does “Wellbeing” Really Mean?
There are lots of terms used throughout the health, wellness and wellbeing space—learn how they relate.
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UnitedHealth Group Equity Innovation Center Offers New Learning Experiences to Organizations Focused on Building Inclusive Workforces and Communities in 2020
Research studies indicate that cultural competence is one of the most important skills a leader needs to succeed.
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JCPenney and Emma B. Howe YMCA in Coon Rapids Bring Holiday Joy to Deserving Kids on December 21
25 local youth to be surprised with $100 JCPenney gift cards and shopping spree
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YMCA Partners With the Sheridan Story and John W. Mooty Foundation to Provide Nutritious Food During Winter Break
The YMCA of the North is partnering with The Sheridan Story and John W. Mooty Foundation to provide free, nourishing food to families in the community to ensure youth have food during the winter break.
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Widjiwagan celebrates 90 years!
On Friday, July 12th of this past summer Widji alumni from across the country made their way to the shores of Burnstide Lake to celebrate 90 years of Camp Widjiwagan!
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Successful Fall Season for Widji’s Outdoor Learning Program
Approximately 545 participants came to Camp and learned, explored, paddled, hiked and bonded with their classmates and groups in just over 2 months!
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Recognizing and responding to mental health in outdoor experiences
One topic that has gotten a lot of needed attention over the past few years in this industry is managing and responding to mental health concerns in the field.
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Nature Notes
Did you know that Camp Ihduhapi has over 20 varieties of trees on our property? This fall we wanted to highlight our beautiful sugar maples.
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Recipe: Cookout Goulash
Have you been missing our famous Ihduhapi goulash? Have no fear! You can make it right at home when you are missing camp!
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YMCA and Community Partners Launch New One-of-a-Kind Stable Homes Stable Schools Program to End Homelessness for Families and Increase Academic Success for Children in Minneapolis
Research shows that students who have experienced homelessness are less likely to graduate high school and less likely to attend secondary level education programs.
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YMCA Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lots to Support Youth Attending Programs and Camps at Seven Y Locations
The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at five local tree lots starting on November 29.
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Class Spotlight: Rhythm Ride
Have fun, burn calories and keep joint impact to a minimum in this Group Exercise class
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All About Singing Bowl Meditation
A sound meditation can be a great starting point for those newer to meditation
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Transforming Changes Into A New Normal
Behavior change isn’t always easy—find out how to help new routines stick
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Parents: It Is Possible To Relax & Rejuvenate Amid Year-End Craziness
Try these 4 tips to recharge and be your best self during this busy time of year.
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YMCA in West St. Paul Celebrates Opening of New Interim Location on November 21
The YMCA in West St. Paul will celebrate the opening of its interim site while a new facility is being developed on Thursday, November 21.