YMCA of the North Blog

The YMCA isn't just a place to work out—it's a vibrant community where friendships are forged and lives are transformed.

Birthdays are a time for celebration! But who says they have to involve a sugar-fueled party?

YMCA of the North will partner to collect equipment, host volunteers to assemble tackle boxes

The YMCA of the North on May 4 and 5 will host a metro-wide all-city basketball tournament for youth ages 6 to 14. All teams will play during the weekend, with the championship games held on Sunday.

The YMCA of the North on May 4 will host the inaugural Y Mess Fest for kids and adults at YMCA Camp DayCroix in Hudson, Wisconsin.

YMCA of the North sets kids up for a healthy start to the summer at Healthy Kids Day April 20

Kaleidoscope, a leading Full-Cycle Scholarship Platform (FSP) based in Minneapolis, MN, has announced the appointment of Glen Gunderson to its Board of Directors.

The YMCA of the North, April 4-6 will bring together more than 600 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Model United Nations (UN). This is the 37th Model UN presented by the YMCA Center for Youth Voice.

Important information on the Woodburys Central Park project and access to the Woodbury YMCA.

The YMCA of the North on March 2 and 3 will host a metro-wide all-city basketball tournament for youth ages 6 to 14. All teams will play during the weekend, with the championship games held on Sunday.

The YMCA on Feb. 27 will partner with several other youth-serving organizations to bring more than 500 students in grades 6-12 from 53 Minnesota communities to the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators and practice advocacy.

The 10th Annual Kidarod Adventure --the nation's largest race for kids and families, takes place February 17-18

YMCA of the North President and CEO Glen Gunderson has been named to Daxko's Board of Directors, the company announced in a press release Wednesday.

Minnesota secondary students to learn, practice democracy at Minnesota State Capitol

The YMCA of the North on Dec. 16 and 17 will host a metro-wide all-city basketball tournament for youth ages 6 to 14. All teams will play on Saturday, with the semi-final and championship games held on Sunday.

The YMCA of the North is inviting the community to donate to the winter clothing fund drive to purchase coats, gloves, hats, boots and snow pants for youth served by YMCA Neighborhood Centers.

Turn the most hectic time of the year into your kind of wonderful.

Explore the benefits of practicing both gratitude and thankfulness in your daily life.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 24.

The YMCA of the North has created the Center for Social Impact that partners with communities to advance sustainable transformation towards collective wellbeing.

The YMCA of the North and Three Rivers Park District will host the Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday October 29 at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN.

These 5 simple steps can help you create the mighty ‘mindful pause’ 

The YMCA of the North will host a metro-wide Minnesota Vikings flag football tournament for 300 youth from ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8.

Bend Health launches a new community mental health training and certification program to help address the National State of Emergency in Children's Mental Health

The YMCA of the North and the Ramsey County Office of Safety and Justice will host a free back to school family event and youth opportunity fair from 9:00 - Noon on Saturday, September 9 at the St. Paul YMCA Eastside.

Self-guided care is an important part of health and wellbeing that goes far beyond scented candles and beauty routines (despite what your social media feed might suggest).

The YMCA of the North, West Broadway Livability Coalition, and Northside We Outside and Friends is hosting a free back to school family event on Thursday, August 31 at North Commons Park in Minneapolis.

The YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Splash & Dash on Friday, August 18, and the BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 19, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

The Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, MN to support the YMCA in advancing the health and wellbeing of our communities through youth mentoring and sports programs.

The YMCA of the North will host a metro-wide soccer tournament and track and field Meet for youth from ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, July 29 (soccer) and Sunday, July 30 (soccer and track).

The new partnership creates innovative collaboration for youth exiting foster care

The YMCA of the North is hosting the 2023 National Judicial Competition (NJC), an annual competition for high school students who have participated in model judicial programs as part of Youth in Government, Mock Trial or Model United Nations. The competition will take place July 25-27 at the Minnesota Capitol Complex in St. Paul, MN.

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

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the summer months.

Amazon Donated $50,000 to Support YMCA Neighborhood Centers and Child Care Programs

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

Thousands of youth will have free access to the Y’s wellbeing and youth enrichment programs from June 5 through September 4

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and throughout the summer months.

The YMCA of the North will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event tomorrow.

Kids, Adults and Seniors Invited to Find Out What it Takes to Reach the Top of the World

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 350 students in grades 6-12 at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 17.

Minneapolis College and the YMCA of the North celebrate Beacons Next Generation, the expanded Beacons initiative that grows the program from its current K-12 model to K-Career on April 12.

The Rochester YMCA and Threshold Arts will offer free, YMCA ForeverWell Singing Sound Bowl Meditation & Relaxation programming on select Wednesdays in April and June from Noon – 1 p.m. at the Historic Chateau Theatre.

The YMCA of the North and local park partners offer Adventure in the Neighborhood, a day camp program offering outdoor educational and enrichment activities.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 500 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Model United Nations on March 30-April 1.

The Woodbury YMCA will bring preschoolers and older adult members together in an intergenerational yoga class on March 29.

The YMCA of the North with Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center Community Schools and Osseo Area Schools offers Homework Starts with Home Northwest, a new program providing resources and supportive services to families experiencing housing instability.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was named a “YMCA Congressional Champion” in Washington, D.C., on February 15 for her support of the Y and her leadership on the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act and the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act.