YMCA of the North Blog

The YMCA of the North is partnering with Minnesota Safe Streets, a community-based organization focused on providing boots on the ground and coordinating efforts with local law enforcement agencies, to reduce violence and create safe, thriving neighborhoods.

CycleHealth will host the seventh annual Kidarod at Fish Lake Regional Park on Saturday, February 20, from Noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YMCA shares how mentors provide caring relationships and help youth process challenging life and world events

Staying active mentally, physically and emotionally is important for feeling your best—especially when it’s not possible to get out and see people or complete usual activities. 

Exercise, nutrition and meditation all contribute to wellbeing—here’s how to get started.

The YMCA will host more than 500 students in grades eight through 12 for a four-day virtual conference that allows them to directly participate in the processes of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government.

Days and evenings are filled with fun at each of the YMCA’s four overnight camp locations.

Try these ideas to enjoy—rather than stress about—the end of 2020

Adults of all ages can enjoy a mix of outdoor and indoor options to keep moving this season.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 27.

If you feel like you’re in a rut with everyone at home, try changing things up with these ideas.

The YMCA will host a nonpartisan, COVID-safe voter activation celebration in the parking lot of Estes Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services from 3-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28.

CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the North, will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in partnership with Children’s Minnesota and Three Rivers Park District.

Y has over 30 years of experience working with local schools to provide school age care

CycleHealth will host its annual BreakAway Kids Tri on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has announced a new name for the regional association – YMCA of the North.

Open to everyone – membership not required

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

Families can bring children to the Y for a free swim assessment and water safety tips on July 13-17

In the summer of COVID-19, water safety is important

Five-minute activities to “climb” the world’s seven tallest mountains at 12bursts.org

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

Essential Supply Drive at YMCA Locations Across the Greater Twin Cities Supports Community

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.

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.

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.

Indoor and outdoor ideas to make the most of time together.

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.

38 sites across Minnesota available to serve kindergarten through sixth grade

There are many ways to bring mindfulness into a person’s life and these tips help provide some ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Help detoxify the liver naturally, improve lymphatic circulation and reduce inflammation—all from the comfort of home.

New and available exclusively at the Southdale YMCA in Edina

First Apple Watch Connected Y helps members transform their fitness experience with Apple Watch while supporting youth programs through Move for Good

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.

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.

There are lots of terms used throughout the health, wellness and wellbeing space—learn how they relate.

25 local youth to be surprised with $100 JCPenney gift cards and shopping spree

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.

Research shows that students who have experienced homelessness are less likely to graduate high school and less likely to attend secondary level education programs.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at five local tree lots starting on November 29.

Have fun, burn calories and keep joint impact to a minimum in this Group Exercise class

A sound meditation can be a great starting point for those newer to meditation

Behavior change isn’t always easy—find out how to help new routines stick