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.
(BOISE, ID) – The Treasure Valley Family YMCA, a leading non-profit organization, has announced that it will expand school-age child care to support families when the school year begins. This child care program will align with adjusted school district calendars and virtual learning ...
On August 5, four Treasure Valley Family YMCA facilities will be receiving sites for donations of laptops for Close the Divide Day hosted by Idaho Business for Education (IBE). Close the Divide Day is a community-wide effort aimed at collecting spare laptops from businesses and the ...
As spring comes to an end and summer begins, sustaining a garden takes some work! Watering, deadheading, and fertilizing are just a few garden chores that will keep you busy. It feels very satisfying knowing that you are helping new and old plants come to life, especially during one of the ...
A statement from President & CEO, David Duro
Today, I join you with a broken heart as I see the avoidable, needless, and tragic deaths of African-Americans, the riots and violence, and the divisiveness and unrest that has come to a boiling point in communities across our nation. Our hearts ...
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarships: Maria Esquivel-Rodriguez from Caldwell High School, Sydney Timothy from Borah High School, Carson Moore from Rocky Mountain High School, Maura Catherine Dresner-Pfau from ...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! This is a great time to raise awareness of Brain Injuries with spring season sports right around the corner. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, each year an estimated 2.5 million children and adults in the United States ...
“Two years ago, I had a stroke, and it affected the left side of my body. My physical therapist recommended joining the Y because my insurance only covered 20 sessions of physical therapy each year.” Ron originally attended the Movement for Memory class, which is for individuals with mild ...
“Idaho is ranked number two for drownings in the country. It’s one of the top causes of death among youth. At the Y, we teach water safety through swim lessons, specifically, our Make a Splash and RISE programs.
The Make a Splash program receives funding through grants and donations. ...
