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PRESS: Murdina Misson Named Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year
Phoenixville, PA — Wednesday, 4/9/25 — The Phoenixville YMCA is thrilled to announce that longtime gymnastics coach Murdina Misson has been named the Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year—a prestigious honor recognizing her nearly three decades of leadership, mentorship, and passion. For nearly 30 years, Murdina Misson has been the heart of the Phoenixville Y’s…
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Benefits of Playing Sports for Children
While sports for children help kids stay active, they also provide many developmental, social and health advantages. Kids can benefit from playing sports in the following ways.1. Learn About TeamworkKids can learn about team building and working together accomplishing goals while playing sports. Whether they play soccer, basketball or baseball, each member works together to overcome…
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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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Volunteers Needed for Phoenixville YMCA Community Garden
Do you have a green thumb? Join our Community Garden volunteer group! Last year our garden produced nearly 1,000 pounds of food which was donated to Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) to support our neighbors in need. If you love gardening and want to help make this community garden a success, please join us! We will need…
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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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