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YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson's Perspective on Providing Teens the Opportunity to "Thrive"
It's tough to be a teenager these days.
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YMCA Gives Teens Opportunities to Learn, Grow and Thrive
According to research conducted at UCLA, teen participation in after school programs helps reduce juvenile crime, sexual activity, and other risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol use.
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YMCA Celebrates 160 Years Serving the Twin Cities Community
On July 28, 1856, a small group met in St. Paul’s First Presbyterian Church to form a Young Men’s Christian Association.
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YMCA Builds Generations of Leaders at Camp
The YMCA offers camp programs to help kids and families build confidence and develop friendships while growing as leaders.
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YMCA Offers Swimming and Water Safety Opportunities for All
According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide.
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YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson’s Perspective on Youth Development through Sports
Youth sports has a dynamic place in our culture and even our economy.
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YMCA Provides Opportunities for Youth and Their Families to Develop Health and Wellness Habits
According to the Institute of Medicine, nearly one in three children in the United States are overweight or obese.
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YMCA Teaches Life Lessons Through Sports
Studies show that organized sports help kids develop and improve cognitive skills.
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YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson’s Perspective on the Importance of Mentoring and the Universal Benefits for Everyone Involved
I believe mentoring is one of the most critical elements of not only youth development but development as an adult.
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YMCA Enriches and Educates the Youngest Members of Twin Cities Communities
Eighty percent of a child’s brain is developed by the time they are three years old.
