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NextLevel Tech Lab Featured Project: Layla
Layla's spoken word!Layla is a 17-year-old North Philadelphia native who attends Dobbins High School and has been a member of the Teen Tech Center for the past two years."I was inspired to write this poem based on the hardships of becoming a woman in today's society and to advocate for woman of all ages. No…
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NextLevel Tech Lab Featured Project: Edward King
Edward King's photo!Edward King is a 16-year-old North Philadelphia native who attends Benjamin Franklin High School and has been a member of the Teen Tech Center for one year. His photo, titled "City Life", shows a look at living life in the city. Edward says, "when you step back and see the city from a different…
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NextLevel Tech Lab Featured Project: Manij Harold
Naj Harold's music video!Manij "Naj" Harold is a 20-year-old North Philadelphia native who's passionate about powerlifting and music. He has been a member of the Teen Tech Center for a year."Being a part of the Tech Center has helped to keep me out of trouble and steer me towards accomplishing my goals." - Naj.You can learn…
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Keeping Summer Camp Affordable
At the YMCA, we believe deeply in the power of the classic camp experience to set children on a path towards physical, mental, and emotional well-being for a lifetime. Studies show:Camp experiences foster independence and self-confidence for 74% of children who participate (American Camp Association)Children who attend summer camp demonstrate improved social skills and resilience…
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Top 8 Benefits of Group Exercise Classes
You've probably passed by a group workout class before and heard the loud music and the encouraging and energetic instructor. You've likely seen class participants smiling, sweating and having a blast getting active. But do you know there are numerous advantages of group exercise? Learn more about the many benefits of group exercise and opportunities…
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How to Play Pickleball: A Guide for Beginners
Despite its unique name, pickleball is becoming a popular sport, with 4.8 million players in the United States in 2021. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. It was invented in 1965 by Barney McCallum, Joel Pritchard, and Bill Bell and is named after Pritchard's dog Pickles. This fast-paced game requires little equipment and is simple to learn. Getting Started When…
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The Benefits of Summer Camps for Children
Summer is nearly here, bringing about many new considerations for parents. Most parents must consider childcare for the summer, activities to prevent their kids from being bored and educational programs. A go-to solution for these concerns is summer camp. Continue reading to learn the benefits of summer camps for children: 9 Benefits of Summer Camps for KidsExperiencing…
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10 Health Benefits of Regular Exercise
No matter when you start, exercise can improve your health in just about every way. At the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, we have seen firsthand how exercise can change people's lives — here's a look at some of the benefits. 1. Exercise Improves Health Conditions Exercise can improve and prevent chronic health conditions, including low blood…
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