Category: Youth Development
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will be hosting Pistons Academy Basketball Leagues. These leagues are sponsored by the Pistons Academy and are designed to strengthen and enhance basketball opportunities through the YMCA. Coaches and officials have been trained by the Pistons Academy and will lead the efforts in providing a safe, organized and rewarding basketball…
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In summer 2016, the Redic family came to the Farmington Family YMCA searching for summer programs for their children, Micha, Simone, and Braeden. Because each child experienced academic struggles, Camp Riley seemed like a good fit. Thanks to grants and community donations, Camp Riley helps kids from falling further behind by combatting learning…
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Here’s a fantastic story. Involves a collaboration with The Children’s Center and some hard work by our Detroit Swims program. Sort of why we do what we do…. Thanks Peter and Robin, thanks to the hard-working Board of the Boll YMCA and thanks Irfan for being my new hero. Everyday Heroes: Irfan
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We recently took a contingent of future leaders from Detroit to the Youth in Government conference in Washington, D.C. Our staff member, Kiylise Crutchfield blogged at the Skillman Foundation website about the experience. Check out our star, Da Vante Cole from Cody, a future leader of our country. He’s front and center in the picture.…
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“Middle school was not my favorite time. It was hard if you didn’t have something to be involved in. One day you have a friend, the next day she hates you.” Lindsay’s feelings on middle school are much like every middle schooler’s experience. As a young girl Lindsay’s parents enrolled her in a variety of…