The holidays are all about spending quality time with your family and friends in your community, but technology and screen time can get in the way. At the Y, members like you – of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life – can set the virtual world aside to make lasting, meaningful connections in real life.Read More
Helping kids experience the majesty of the Minnesota Northwoods
When Greg Gack, the Executive Director of the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA asked me what connected me to the YMCA, I told him, “Simple! Camp!” I was blessed to have parents with enough foresight and resources to send my sister and I to camp every summer for many of my most impressionable years as a youth.
Meet Kaitlin Pohland, the Y’s new Aquatics Director
Meet Kaitlin Pohland, the Y’s new Aquatics Director
Sailors often say the sea keeps calling them back. For Kaitlin Pohland, the Y’s new Aquatics Director, it isn’t the briny air of sea, but the happy splashes of kids that keep pulling her back to the pool.Read More
Medical Massage & Traditional Massage: The Best of Both Worlds!
We’re living in a time where people are putting more emphasis on health than ever before. That’s why medical massage, as well as traditional massage, are gaining credibility and becoming a major part of our health care team. At Lifestyle Health, we are committed to providing the best quality service and helping people feel better about their overall health and wellness. We offer both medical and traditional massage to meet the specific needs of each individual. Here are some details about what each style can provide for you.Read More
FIND YOUR VOICE
In recent years, more and more people are becoming more comfortable with speaking about their own government opinions. Today, conversations such as climate change, and same-sex marriages have caused younger generations to find their voice and speak up. The YMCA Youth in Government is a youth development program emphasizing the YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
What is Youth in Government (YIG)?
Taking care of your brain
I played lots of sports growing up, including softball and volleyball. Looking back, it’s possible that at least once, I had a concussion.
The increased attention that’s been paid to brain health and concussion prevention in recent years, is truly positive. Our brains control the rest of our body, brain health is step 1 in overall body health.
Advanced Body Analysis
Advanced Body Analysis
Have you ever wondered how many calories you need to lose, gain, or maintain weight? Knowing this information can help you set health and wellness goals. Knowing your body composition can help you dial in even further and track progress on and off the scale.
Water Safety at the Y
The water is very intimidating. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. At the Y we want to educate people to prevent these unintentional tragedies not only in our facility, but in everyday life.
The Bible: God’s Letter of Love
One of the most exciting revelations that comes from reading the Bible is that it is not just a book full of rules and regulations. But rather, it is the primary way by which God develops a relationship with His kids.
It is His letter of love, to you, from cover to cover.
Gator Team Spotlight: Cash Walz
Cash Walz swims at the Y every day. Every.Single.Day. That’s a pretty serious commitment for an adult, let alone a soon-to-be 7th grader.
His commitment and consistency have earned him recognition from both USA Swimming and the Y National Swim Programs. Cash is on the Gator Swim Read More