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PRESS: Subaru & Philadelphia Union Take Camden Y Kids on a Major League Adventure
Chester, PA and Camden, NJ — Friday, 08/01/25 — Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union are giving Camden youngsters a taste of the big leagues, as they host the Camden YMCA on Friday, August 15, in Chester, PA. This event will cap off the Camden YMCA’s popular “Adventure Camp,” where youth venture on…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gears Up for Annual Gobble Wobble 5K
Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — Friday, 08/01/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is kicking off 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, drawing more than 4,800 participants in 2024. Proceeds support the YMCA’s…
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PRESS: West Philadelphia Y and Barbers Who Care Help Kids “Shape Up” for Back to School
West Philadelphia, PA — Friday, 08/01/25 — The West Philadelphia YMCA (located at 5120 Chestnut Street) is inviting local families to join them Sunday, August 24th from 10am to 3pm for their annual Back to School event. The event features school supplies, an afternoon of fun, and free haircuts courtesy of Barbers Who Care, a…
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Why Before and After School Programs Are Important
Many parents and guardians work in the hours before and after school, and they may not have reliable child care options. Both before and after school programs offer a safe, educational, and fun space for kids to complete homework, play games, and make friends, helping with the responsibility of child care for many families.These supervised…
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PRESS: Columbia North YMCA, Keystone First to Help North Philadelphia Children Get Healthy Through Hoops
Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, 07/01/25 — The Columbia North YMCA (1400 N. Broad Street) and Keystone First are teaming up to bring the Healthy Hoops® program to North Philadelphia. Columbia North YMCA camp participants will learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles and manage chronic conditions through basketball, health workshops, and other fun activities. Children and their…
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PRESS: Rocky Run YMCA & Philadelphia Union Partner on the Pitch For Local Youth
Media, PA — Tuesday, 07/01/25 — The Rocky Run YMCA is excited to team up with the Philadelphia Union, one of Major League Soccer’s premier teams, to bring recreational play to Media. Union Rec is a recreational program that provides girls and boys with a fun, affordable, neighborhood soccer experience backed by professional design. Over the…
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Haverford YMCA Staff Member Publishes Inspiring Book
Lauren Shipman, a familiar and friendly face in Kid Zone, has just published her first book: Wheeling Through Life: Possibilities Through Determination – now available on Amazon.Lauren, who lives with cerebral palsy, brings warmth, positivity, and resilience to everything she does. Before joining Kid Zone, she made a lasting impact in our Child Care and…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hosts Array of Local Celebrations In Honor of Juneteenth
Philadelphia, PA — Monday, 6/16/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is inviting area residents to join them for a day of family-friendly games, music, entertainment, and more in honor of Juneteenth at a number of branches across the Philadelphia area. Celebrations will be held at: The West Philadelphia YMCA (5120 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia) on Thursday, June 19th…
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