YMCA News

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.

Far too many students, especially in underserved groups and communities, lack robust access to the core elements of a quality education.

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.

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.

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

Research studies indicate that cultural competence is one of the most important skills a leader needs to succeed.

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.