Friday Opinuendo: On ‘Sambusa Saturday,’ a topping off, a YMCA gift and more

… tons of rebar. OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS A second summer of good work involving the Richard M. Schulze Family … that violence, drinking and drug use increase during the summer when young people’s time is less structured. … only 20 percent of today’s 16- to 17-year-olds hold a summer job, and that rate is even lower among teens of …

Enjoy veggies from your own container garden

… nourish yourself with delicious produce and save money all summer long. By the Chef Marshall O’Brien Group … you right from your backyard, stoop or windowsill all summer long! Container Gardening 101 Don’t … harvest. Enjoy a continuous harvest throughout the summer by planting early crops – like spinach, lettuce and …

Register for Camp Ihduhapi

… | Ages 8–17 | $975 Camp Not-A-Clot is a traditional summer camp experience for campers with chronic bleeding … | Ages 7–16 | $975 Camp Superkids is an overnight summer camp for kids with asthma and kids who do not have … with asthma. Campers get to enjoy all the fun of an outdoor summer camp while in a medically supervised and safe …

Meet Team St. Croix

Meet Team St. Croix Meet Team St. Croix Meet Team St. Croix …

Donor Profile: Judy Olsen

… talked about a Y camp they planned to attend the next summer, when they would turn 13. It was YMCA Camp … great, so I asked my parents if I could go too.  Each summer for the next 4-5 years, I made the bus trip to … Ball saying I’d been chosen to be a Voyageur the next summer. The Voyageur invitational canoe trip is the most …

Teen Programs & Experiences

… Thursdays, and occasional Fridays | 5 – 7:30 pm Summer: Varies (check back for more details) …

YMCA Offers Tips for Safe Swimming for Fourth of July Holiday Weekend and During COVID-19

… the Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the summer months. In the summer of COVID-19, water safety is important with fewer … A simple tip for parents near any kind of water this summer is to take the Abbey’s Hope Foundation Water …

Rebuilding nourishing habits in the fall

… for weekends at the lake and warm days in the sunshine of summer. But as we enjoy the season of cookouts, cabins and travel, summer’s laid-back pace often causes us to set aside our … protein in snacks Stay Active After a summer spent outdoors, don’t let the cooler air push you …

Planting their Legacy

… Deane and Nancy Manolis with children at Camp Icaghowan, summer 1987 Icaghowan nature campers …

Staying Hydrated on the Go

… health consideration all year—especially during the hot summer months. With three-quarters of your body made up … If you’re an active runner, cyclist, hiker, or walker—summer is a great time to be outdoors, and an easy time to … It’s to run the risk of dehydration when you jet off to summer vacation on a plane. And it’s hard to keep your …