Category: Youth Development

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Father’s Day is More than Just an Excuse to Buy a Tie

On Sunday, June 19, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit joins the nation in celebrating Father’s Day and recognizing the influence fathers and adult male role models have in children’s lives.
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

June 14, 2022
Youth Development

Five Essential Water Safety Tips

As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the risk of drowning is as prevalent as ever. With National Water Safety Month in May, now is the time for parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of equipping their kids
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

May 6, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Carls 20th Anniversary Celebration

Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Carls Family YMCA with a block party and more fun for the whole family!
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

May 2, 2022
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month: 5 Days of Action

During these Five Days of Action, we would like to introduce you to the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn. KNOW: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and
Continue Reading

Posted by
Jackie Kippen

April 18, 2022
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Abuse Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re joining youth serving organizations across the country by participating in the Five Days of Action—a week-long campaign, starting Monday April 18th and ending Friday April 22nd, to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and
Continue Reading

Posted by
Jackie Kippen

April 11, 2022
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting Children at the Y

During the month of April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. This month and throughout the year, the YMCA encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making metro Detroit a better place for children and
Continue Reading

Posted by
Jackie Kippen

April 4, 2022
Healthy Living / Youth Development

Healthy Kids Day 2022

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will host Healthy Kids Day events at 7 different location in the Detroit area, find an event near you! Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a YMCA member.
Continue Reading

Posted by
Jackie Kippen

March 29, 2022
Youth Development

Books for Young Readers During Black History Month

We encourage you to share these stories with the young person in your life this Black History Month.
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

February 2, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Join us for the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening Celebration

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening to celebrate our continued commitment to our community and showcase the renovation of the YMCA.
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

February 2, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Be Sure in 2022

Your YMCA is committed to helping create healthier communities. As we all live through the numerous variations of the COVID-19 international health epidemic we are asking all our members to Be Sure. Be Safe… Be Understanding… Be a Referral… Begin Exercising
Continue Reading

Posted by
admin

January 4, 2022