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PRESS: Free Soccer Jamboree Brings Community Together in Camden as World Cup 2026 Approaches

Camden, NJ — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA and the US Soccer Foundation invite the public to join their post-season fall jamboree at Whitman Park in Camden, NJ, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Community partners, including The Campbell’s Company, Leap Academy and Better Tomorrows will also be in attendance. Guests will enjoy snacks,…

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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hosts Annual Gobble Wobble 5K

Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — Saturday, 11/01/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is celebrating Thanksgiving in a fun, healthy way with its annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run and Walk. Originally founded in Abington, the race has expanded to four YMCA locations, with more than 5,000 participants already registered this year. Proceeds support the…

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Clubs

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hosts Inaugural 2025 Pennsylvania Gymnastics State Camp

History was made this past weekend as the Greater Philadelphia YMCA hosted the first-ever YMCA Pennsylvania Gymnastics State Camp at International Gymnastics Camp in Stroudsburg, PA. The groundbreaking two-day event brought together over 60 gymnasts and coaches from YMCA associations across the Commonwealth, marking a new chapter in Pennsylvania gymnastics.The camp drew participants from every…

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Health and Fitness

A Guide to Resistance Training

If one of your fitness goals is to improve your muscle strength, endurance, overall health and well-being, then reading about resistance training is a step in the right direction. Whether you’re a regular gym-goer looking to build more muscle or a newbie considering resistance training for weight loss, you’ll find this guide helpful for learning all…

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PRESS: New Soccer Mini-Pitch Kicks Off at Roxborough YMCA Thanks to US Soccer Foundation and MetLife Foundation

Roxborough, PA — Wednesday, 10/01/25 — The Roxborough YMCA is inviting the public to help celebrate the opening of its new soccer mini-pitch, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 3:30 – 5:30pm. The mini-pitch was made possible through an in-kind donation from the US Soccer Foundation, with funding provided by MetLife Foundation. The Roxborough YMCA will host…

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Youth Programs

Toddler Time at the Ambler YMCA

Let your toddlers experience the fun of gymnastics! We're now offering Toddler Time, an open play option geared toward ages 1 - 5. Toddlers can play openly on the gymnastics equipment with the guidance and supervision of their parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers are required to stay with their children for the whole time. This open play is free and…

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