YMCA of the North Blog

New and available exclusively at the Southdale YMCA in Edina

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.

There are lots of terms used throughout the health, wellness and wellbeing space—learn how they relate.

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

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.

Research shows that students who have experienced homelessness are less likely to graduate high school and less likely to attend secondary level education programs.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at five local tree lots starting on November 29.

Have fun, burn calories and keep joint impact to a minimum in this Group Exercise class

A sound meditation can be a great starting point for those newer to meditation

Behavior change isn’t always easy—find out how to help new routines stick

Try these 4 tips to recharge and be your best self during this busy time of year.

The YMCA in West St. Paul will celebrate the opening of its interim site while a new facility is being developed on Thursday, November 21.

It’s kind of like an “inside out massage” and can provide fast relief

Relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with nature at a YMCA camp for your next event

CycleHealth will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Sunday, October 27, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in partnership with Three Rivers Park District.

The YMCA of the North will host its 14th annual Gathering to celebrate seniors living healthy lifestyles on Monday, October 7, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

The YMCA of the North provides out-of-school time programs and activities that nurture the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development in order for them to thrive.

Enjoy elements of ballet, functional strength and mind-body connection in one class

Nourish your life with this guide for self-massage of acupressure points

Promote wellness through eating, activity, relationships, nature and sleep

The YMCA of the North will recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 22 and Active Aging Week September 23 – 29.

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

YMCA of the North will host the annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) Rodeo in conjunction with local law enforcement and community partners on Wednesday, September 4, in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

At YMCA Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC), 98 percent of students with at least one year at Y ECLCs surpass school district kindergarten readiness standards.

Ages 70.5 and up can make a charitable gift to help lower tax bills

Spending time in nature is great for all ages

From fitness to fun, the Y can be a part of your new routines

Acupuncture is just one element, explore some of the others

Live Music Acts Include Har Mar Superstar, Yam Haus, Haley Bonar and More

CycleHealth, an initiative of the YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 17, and the new BreakAway Splash and & Dash on Friday, August 16, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

All you need is a few minutes and a comfortable space

The Sheridan Story and the YMCA of the North are partnering to provide free, nourishing food to families in the community to ensure youth have food in August before school starts.

Research shows without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during the summer than the school year.

Enjoy the ancient and powerful benefits of plants in everyday life

World music, dance and cardio come together in these fun Group Exercise classes

Key tips from internet safety workshops

More than 200 campers will experience nature thanks to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Play, Learn, Serve, Work Initiative, Wilderness Inquiry, Urban Roots, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Make the most of your Y experience with the upgraded app.

According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.

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

According to Pew Research Center, only 20 percent of today’s 16 to 17 year-olds hold a summer job, and that rate is even lower among teens of color.

90-year-old Lowery Smith makes fitness and his Y community a priority.

Y to host Google’s Be Internet Awesome workshops to underscore safe Internet use among local children during Internet Safety Month.

The YMCA of the North will host an urban Mississippi canoe journey for 40 youth in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Mississippi Park Connection, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Service and Heartland Realty on Thursday, June 20.

Thousands of youth entering grades nine through 12 across the metro will have free access to the Y’s health and wellness and youth enrichment programs all summer long

Get lasting results with this go-at-your-own-pace interval training class.

Consider adding massage to your holistic health routine

According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.