YMCA of the North Blog

How does one get good at extreme sports? Through lots of time spent practicing and sage guidance from wise elders. Begin your extreme journey—whether it involves motocross, skateboarding, or inline skating—at one of these facilities near you.

YMCA partner Abbey's Hope raises awareness in conjunction with National Drowning Prevention Month and 10th anniversary of VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act

Prior Lake Rotary's 2018 Lakefront Music Fest is a two-day festival featuring one night of rock music and one night of country will be July 13 & 14 at Lakefront Park.

Getting doctors and insurance companies involved turns out to be "the secret sauce."

Watch KARE 11 reporter Kiya Edwards share the Y’s top safe-swimming tips for the summer. 

If your child isn't a strong swimmer, you can apply for free lessons from the Y!

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

YMCA names seven new board members

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6 through 12 have experienced bullying and at most 30 percent notify an adult

School is out for summer, but bullying can happen even when kids are on break. Watch how the YMCA can help teaches youth and adults to tackle bullying. 

Explore your fitness challenges with a Personal Trainer

Easy to make and a great way to enjoy those luscious summer berries! The icy texture of this treat makes it truly refreshing on a hot summer day. 

Tip: Satisfy your summer sweet tooth with fresh-from-the-garden desserts and indulge without feeling guilty!

Grilling fruit gives it a caramelized crunchy flavor that’s a real summer treat.

Burn calories and have fun with this high-energy cardio workout.

WCCO’s Reg Chapman talks to YMCA Camp and Outreach Director Niall Murton to discuss how the Y prepares campers for mosquitos.

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and the YMCA of the North partner to provide 6,200 free Y memberships to teens for the summer.

The YMCA of the North will host an urban Mississippi canoe journey for 40 youth in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Mississippi Park Connection, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Service and Heartland Realty Tuesday, June 12.

Watch how local hunger relief nonprofit MATTER partnered with the YMCA and Chef Marshall to educate kids about healthy eating.

Thousands of youth entering grades nine through 12 across the metro will have free access to the Y’s health and wellness and youth enrichment programs all summer long

Learn how the YMCA offers 6,200 teens across the Twin Cities free memberships for the summer.

Watch how the YMCA offers 6,200 teens free summer memberships at all Twin Cities locations.

Discover how two teens from the YMCA Youth Intervention Services worked with Minnesota legislators to keep siblings together when placed in foster homes.

This Group Exercise class blends cutting-edge martial arts movements with energizing music.

How a young person has built athletic skills, friendships and more

The YMCA of the North presented Youth Thrive awards to 39 youth leaders across the metro area who have made an impact on their communities while demonstrating a commitment to the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.

With low unemployment and employers looking for workers, discover how the Y helps employ teens looking for summer jobs.

As people head to the beach, the YMCA of the North is reminding people about how to stay safe in the water.

Masseuse-free massage offers benefits after a workout or as active recovery.

According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.

The "Century Club Tour" is a challenge for families to bike 100 miles over 10 days. Watch Kris Laudien decided to join in on the fun.

CycleHealth will host the Century Club Tour challenge for families to bike 100 miles in 10 days between May 10-20.

Have a (figurative-only) blast at summer gatherings

With the opening of its George Wellbeing Center, the Gaviidae YMCA becomes the latest Twin Cities gym to offer tools for improving mental health alongside the physical.

Watch how the YMCA celebrates the opening of the Healthy Eating Kitchen at the North Community YMCA.

New George Wellbeing Center Developed With Penny and Bill George and George Family Foundation Strengthens Spirit, Mind, Body and Community

The ingredients in this salad are sturdy enough to stand up to batch preparation techniques—you can serve it for dinner and then eat it for lunch over the next several days.

This is a great breakfast if you don’t have time to cook in the morning. Assemble most of the ingredients in a portable container the night before, add the fruit in the morning, and you can be out the door in no time.

Strengthen your whole body with Core Conditioning Classes

Tip: One-container meals are simple to make, quick to clean up, and keep you nourished and feeling your best when you are short on time.

Learn about massage, acupuncture and other services at the new George Wellbeing Center

Kids and teens can develop and refine skills in Sports Training

Cargill Foundation Partners with YMCA on Minneapolis Kitchen for Youth and Families

A November 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 57 percent of US kids will be obese by age 35.

Is there anyone out there who would be interested in helping us digitalize our photo archives?

Fresh food is helping teach fresh habits about nutrition.

Move a little throughout the day to feel better

Today’s the day—start logging your notes and celebrating your progress

Resolve to work toward a better you with these easy tips

When was the last time you did something for the first time?