Category: Youth Development
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The budget recently passed by the Michigan House eliminates dedicated funding for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs under Section 32N—a change that would force the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to scale back or cut vital services working families depend on to keep kids safe, supported, and learning.
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His innovative approach revolutionized how swimming was taught by focusing on group instruction rather than one-on-one lessons, allowing for greater accessibility and efficiency. By introducing the rhythmic breathing technique and prioritizing the crawl stroke (instead of the more difficult breaststroke), Corsan made swimming more approachable, especially for beginners. Corsan’s work at the Detroit YMCA set…
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August is National Back-to-School Month. To prepare, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is sharing three ways you can make your back-to-school season a success!
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action – a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it.
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When everyone is home for the holidays, try one of these kid-approved activities for some quality family time!
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Spend the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ at the Y!
