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“Thanks a Bunch”

Thank you for being part of the YMCA! Come join us at Crowfoot YMCA today while we hand out bananas to say “Thanks a Bunch”. Just a little treat to show our members and program participants that we care about …

YMCA Staff wins Youth of Distinction Award!

Please join us in congratulating Ernest Dushime, recipient of the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Award for Perseverance! Ernest is a YMCA Community Outreach Assistant, Day Camp Staff, as well as a graduate of the YMAP Program. Originally from war-torn Burundi, …

10 Tips for Successful Transition from Winter to Summer Activities

Invitation to Summer Fun: 10 Tips for Successful Transition from Winter to Summer By Rita Gore – Eau Claire YMCA Volunteer 1. Once the weather is warmer many of us like to get outside and back to activities that we …

Blog #9- Sports, sports and more sports in Ukraine

Since my last blog, I have had the privilege to be invited by many different people in Antratsyt for picnics, dinners, and sporting events. In addition, the last two weeks have been great for me as I have been able …

“Teen Night, Teen Might” Open Mic Night at Crowfoot for Youth

Tomorrow (Friday May 4, 2012) the Youth Leadership Program will be hosting an open mic night for youth in Multipurpose Rooms 1 and 2 from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Sign up to perform or feel free to just watch! There will …

Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 4

Oil that chain and inflate those tires!  It’s Bike to Work Day tomorrow, and the weather looks fantastic with sunny skies forecasted! Energy Pit Stop Stations will be located around the city from 6–9am a FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be served to …

“Teen Night, Teen Might” at Crowfoot on Friday May 4

The Leaders and Leaders in Training have planned a special open mic night event for Teen Night this week! Multipurpose Rooms 1 and 2 from 7:00 to 8:00pm (or later!). Sign up to showcase your talents or just come check …

Blog #8- A Week of Sun in Antratsyt, Ukraine

I arrived back in Antratsyt just in time to attend the regional final for dancing and singing at the towns cultural center where school #2 represented Antratsyt. The event took place between 7 schools from as far away as two …

Cooks and Kitchen Staff Needed

Camp Chief Hector YMCA’s spring programs are gearing up to be in full swing next week. We have had a number of food services positions open up last minute and we are in need of kitchen assistants and cooks. If …

Lead a Friend to Health

Only 7 days left to “Lead a Friend to Health”. The more friends you refer to join the YMCA the bigger the reward.