May is Water Safety Month As a leader in water safety education, the Y teaches more than 1 million kids how to swim every year. We believe swimming and other water-based activities promote youth development and can be lifelong pursuits for staying healthy. However, drowning poses a serious threat to children nationwide. It is the …
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Teens
Free Memberships for all 7th Graders
Attention all 7th grade students… We offer FREE youth memberships at our Indian Valley and Lansdale locations to all *current 7th graders. Don’t miss this opportunity for fun. JOIN TODAY! A YMCA membership means you can… Connect with other teens in our Teen Leaders Club as you work together to plan special events, social activities …
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Taekwon-Do
Offered at both branches for youth and teens of all ages! Year round program! Korean martial art that translates to ‘The Way of the Hand and Foot’. It is an unarmed system of self-defense that promotes physical and mental conditioning through exercise and self-discipline. Challenging and engaging but in a safe and fun environment. Helps …
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Back to School Tips
It’s almost that time again! The kids are heading back to school and now, more than ever, is an important time to get your children practicing healthy habits! #1 – Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Rest is vitally important for a child’s growth and development. Most of all, getting enough sleep is …
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Importance of Youth Activities
In a world filled with technology and “screentime,” it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity. Other reasons include increasing demands of school, a feeling among some kids that they aren’t good at sports, a lack of active role models, and busy working families. Luckily, the Y is the starting point for …
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H.I.P Kids
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health, the North Penn YMCA offers the following program to help families in surrounding areas incorporate healthy eating and regular physical activity into their lives. H.I.P. KIDS | 10-13 YRS H.I.P is for kids who are overweight and need to make …
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