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When Is Your Child Ready to Enroll in Preschool?
Your 3-year-old is out of diapers, talking more and playing with friends, but are they ready for preschool? This is a question many parents wonder when their child gets to this stage of life. And while you may feel emotionally unprepared to send your child to school, rest assured that they will gain many benefits…
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Swimming for Beginners: 6 Basic Skills Everyone Should Learn
Swimming is a fun way to spend a summer afternoon while encouraging various health benefits like improving your mood and decreasing the risk of certain health conditions. While swimming may look exciting, it can be scary for children and adults who aren't accustomed to the water. The activity requires full-body strength, proper breathing techniques and…
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How to Choose a Fun, Social, and Local Summer Day Camp for Your Child
Written by: Nicole Flynn, Association Summer Day Camp DirectorThere is nothing more precious to you than your child. Choosing the right camp to enroll them in for the summer can be tough.As the region’s largest provider of camp and child care, we’ve learned a few things about what parents want, what kids need, and how…
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Child Care Reform
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Wider, Easier Access to Solve State Child Care Shortage Greater Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott joined child care providers from across the state Tuesday in testimony before the PA House Children and Youth Committee, advocating for reforms to address the state’s looming child care shortage. Elliott, as President…
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Benefits of Youth Sport Leagues
Kids' sport leagues in the Greater Philadelphia area are an incredible opportunity to get your child involved in a team sport, whether they're already athletes or have not played. Read these seven benefits of joining a Greater Philadelphia YMCA youth sports league. 1. Better Physical Fitness and Health Kids who play sports can maintain a…
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Staff Member Honored with the 2022 Community School Award
Join us in congratulating Amber for being recognized by the city for her hard work! Amber is the leader of our OST (Out of School Time) Program at George Washington High School. She is being recognized by the City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families for going above and beyond for the kids in…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Supports Crucial City Programs
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 2, 2021 - To help the children of Philadelphia bounce back from Covid-19 impacts, The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is partnering closely with the city on two key programs.Playstreets, the 60+-year-old program that brings safe play to thousands of city children right on their block, is back in force with staffing support…
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PRESS: Sixers Youth Foundation provides $50,000 grant to Greater Philadelphia YMCA Soccer for Success program
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 23, 2021 – Just weeks after The Aspen Institute released “State of Play Camden,” a comprehensive report assessing the landscape of sport activities for youth, the Sixers Youth Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to the Greater Philadelphia YMCA.The grant will support the YMCA’s “Soccer for Success,” a free after-school program…
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