YMCA of the North Blog

As a culture, we are facing all kinds of challenges: The 24/7 news cycle, the expectations of bosses that are ever-increasing, family life demands and much more.

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.

George Family Foundation is a partner behind the first-of-its-kind center focusing on self-care.

Watch a group from Youth in Government stop by the WCCO studio to discuss Model Assembly.

The Minnesota YMCA will welcome 1,500 students in grades eight through 12 to the Minnesota State Capitol January 4-7 for the Youth in Government (YIG) Model Assembly.

The YMCA of the North has several tips to help community members renew their commitment to health and wellness in 2018.

This easy, tasty appetizer is a fun local twist on a perennial favorite and there’s a simple onion dip to go with it. Of course, in the best Minnesota tradition, it’s on a stick!

Tip: Chef Marshall’s nourishing takes on traditional party foods help you host a delicious party that your guests will love and will leave you all feeling great! 

The renowned CATCH curriculum helps kids learn healthy habits.

The Blaisdell and Hiawatha sites of the YMCA will hold its 47th Annual Operation Holiday Baskets with Roosevelt High School on Friday, December 22.

The Forest Lake YMCA will host a gift drive and community potluck as part of its veterans outreach program on Wednesday, December 20.

An estimated 40 million adults in the United States live with anxiety disorders – and only one-third of these individuals receive treatment.

The YMCA of the North is exploring a number of locations and partnerships in the West St. Paul and surrounding northern Dakota County region to develop a new state-of-the-art YMCA that better serves the community for today and tomorrow.

The University YMCA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will host two events in recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November.

You don’t need to find new time in your schedule to practice this well-being booster.

Apples and carrots are a wonderful combo that is a welcome addition to a holiday buffet.

Tip: Skip the New Year’s resolutions – these smart tips for holiday eating will help you celebrate a guilt-free season that gives you a great start to the new year!

The YMCA swim curriculum makes it easy to know where to start.

The Center for Law and Social Policy reports that on any given day, approximately 57,000 youth in the United States are in juvenile detention and correctional facilities with hundreds of thousands more on probation. Youth of color are disproportionately represented in this population.

The YMCA of the North will offer veterans, active military members, and their families a $1 enrollment fee and no membership dues until January 2018 when they join the Y on Veteran’s Day weekend.

CycleHealth, now part of the YMCA of the North, will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs Sunday, October 29, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in partnership with the Three Rivers Park District.

Add variety to your fitness routine with this workout suited for every body.

Preparing sweet potatoes in a slow cooker is super-easy and leaves your oven free for other things.

Tip: Follow Chef Marshall’s simple steps to free yourself from the sweet addiction and enjoy treats on your own terms.

Engage with your community through volunteer opportunities

The YMCA of the North will host an all-city flag football tournament on Saturday, October 7 and a free basketball clinic at locations across the metro on Sunday, October 8.

The YMCA will host its 12th annual Gathering to celebrate seniors living healthy lifestyles on October 10.

Tip: Learn how to read nutrition labels to quickly and easily choose the most nourishing foods.

Using prepared ingredients from a supermarket or food coop allows you to create a home-cooked meal in a fraction of the time.

Climb hills and cruise flats, all within the climate-controlled comfort of a Y fitness studio.

The YMCA of the North will recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 22 and Active Aging Week September 24 – 30.

New Douglas Dayton YMCA in Gaviidae among Minneapolis growth and development projects. 

The YMCA is among the first to use Virtual Reality in fitness.

Only one in three lower income youth participate in out-of-school time or expanded learning programs in St. Paul and Minneapolis, according to Youthprise.

The YMCA will co-host the third annual Prairie Burn Music Festival with the Royal Credit Union Foundation on September 16 at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin.

The YMCA celebrates National Welcoming Week with ten days of free events and community resources. 

Welcoming Week expands on YMCA New American Welcome Centers that build bridges for newcomers to our communities

The YMCA hosts the Prairie Burn Music Festival at Camp St. Croix on Sept. 23-24.

YMCA helps suburbanites open doors to young people

Answer Man, from the Rochester Post Bulletin, answers more questions on the merge between the Rochester Area YMCA Family YMCA and the YMCA of the North.

Read about how the YMCA and the City of Bloomington are working together on a new community center.

Answer Man, from the Rochester Post Bulletin, answers questions about the merge between the Rochester Area Family YMCA and the YMCA of the North.

The YMCA of the North announced the integration of the Rochester Area Family YMCA into the YMCA of the North following a member vote.

Answer Man from Rochester answers community questions regarding the future of the Rochester YMCA.

Read about how the Rochester Area Family YMCA joined YMCA of the North. 

The Rochester Area Family YMCA joins the YMCA of the North.

The YMCA will host the 41st annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) Rodeo in conjunction with local law enforcement and community partners on Tuesday, August 29.

Make the most of your workout with these important before- and after-workout steps.

Want to cook once and eat twice—or more? This easy veggie dish uses sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, onions and nutty, smoky-tasting cumin in a versatile combo.

High-intensity interval training packs a powerful punch in just a short amount of time.