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Robotics Class Teaches Problem-Solving

Every Saturday, a group of kids and parents meets at the Farmington YMCA and spend two hours playing with robots. Or it looks like playing, but what they are actually doing is learning computer programming, math, and problem-solving, and having a great time doing it.

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Amy Kuras

October 20, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Fresh Eyes Program Gives a Hand Up

More than 50 youth ages 18-21 gained job skills and, most importantly, a renewed sense of confidence through the Y’s Fresh Eyes program which concluded this week.

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Amy Kuras

June 29, 2012

Youth Development

Teens Discover Path to Success

More than 200 teens from the Metro area learned the steps to college success at the MYCAN Teen Successfest sponsored by the Metro Youth YMCA.

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Amy Kuras

June 22, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Y Achievers Alum Sets Shining Example

Demetrious Broughton was just another kid from the east side — until he found the Minority Achievers program at the Y that helped set him on a path to success. Now, he mentors kids just like him at the Y Future Professionals program.

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Amy Kuras

May 21, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Art Show Puts Talent on Display

A huge art exhibit that took over the lobby of the Boll Family YMCA this month was the work of the youngest artists at the Y — the children who attend the Child Development Center. More than 200 pieces were on display, including group projects parents could bid on in a silent auction.

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Amy Kuras

May 18, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Future Professionals Program Lets Girl Shine

A well-timed letter from the Y Future Professionals Program helped a young woman named Sparkle, who was going nowhere fast, to get on the right path. She’s now a high-achieving student, has been accepted to several colleges and been awarded a prestigious scholarship. Sparkle has gone from having no real goals beyond having fun and…

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Amy Kuras

March 31, 2012

Youth Development

MY-Y Starts Path to a Bright Future

Brittany Morris was eager to go to college, but wasn’t entirely sure how she was going to make it happen. Her mentors at Metro Youth YMCA were just as determined as she was to see her succeed and stopped at nothing to help her — including finding her transportation to an out-of-state interview and intervening…

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Amy Kuras

March 4, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Volunteering Broadens Teen’s World

To Meaghan Schiffler, the world is bigger than just her family, her school, and her city. Inspired by her family’s devotion to serving others, she did two stints in the Plymouth YMCA’s Youth Volunteer Corps this summer. The experience broadened her horizons and made her understand that she can make a difference.

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Amy Kuras

February 16, 2012

Tag: Education & Leadership