Boise, ID - The Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Y) has awarded individuals with awards for their years of volunteerism and service to the local Y and the community. These awards were presented at the Y’s 130th Annual Meeting on June 2, an event that brought people together to celebrate our local ...
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarships: Elisa Puga from Caldwell High School, Braeden Watkins from Columbia High School, Trinity Nixon from Skyview High School, Claire Shelton from Centennial High School, and Charlee ...
Listening and Responding to Children
Throughout April we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing red flags and boundary violations and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important that all parents and caregivers know how ...
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about ...
We are excited to announce that as a part of our ongoing efforts to create one of the safest and most responsible environments possible, the Treasure Valley Family YMCA is installing an air purification system in all its facilities—a sophisticated bipolar ionization (BPI) process to further ...
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority – especially following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids safe. Here are some important tips ...
Hi Y Campers!
As a lifetime lover of the outdoors, I deeply believe that the world would be a better place if we all could go to Y Camp.
Empathy does not happen accidentally and camp is the best place to learn about each other’s differences and grow together. As a child, I ...
It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all month long we’ll be providing tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help prevent and spot child abuse. Follow along all month!The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children ...
Join us April 1 for our 2021 Virtual Annual Campaign Kickoff!
We invite you to JOIN US for a fun and inspiring virtual event to kick off our 2021 YMCA Annual Community Campaign! You will have an opportunity to learn more about how the Y is responding to urgent needs in our ...
Did you know that Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA? In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois.
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has received a $10 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in support of the organization's work to strengthen communities.
