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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 ...
Bob Wright Selected as 2021 Vern Emery Award Winner!

Bob Wright Selected as 2021 Vern Emery Award Winner!

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 ...
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 ...