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Heat Wave Safety

Heat Wave Safety

At the YMCA, the health and wellbeing of our community is our top priority. As we anticipate extremely warm weather conditions in the Treasure Valley this coming week, we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our members, guests, and staff. To learn more about the ...
Listening and Responding to Children about Abuse

Listening and Responding to Children about Abuse

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 ...
Talking with Your Children About Abuse

Talking with Your Children About Abuse

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 ...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

 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 ...
Annual Campaign Virtual Kickoff Event

Annual Campaign Virtual Kickoff Event

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 ...
Black History Month

Black History Month

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.
Gardening: Be Pain-Free!

Gardening: Be Pain-Free!

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 ...