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From Service to Wellness: Art Cratsenberg
Art Cratsenberg’s military roots runs deep. His great-grandfather served in WWI. His father fought in WWII, Korea, and did eight tours in Vietnam. Art himself spent 26 years in the Army, retiring as a First Sergeant. And his son continued the tradition, even following Art’s footsteps through jump school.After retirement, however, Art faced a different…
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A Kid from Northeast Philly Gives Back: Jim Creighton
Jim Creighton’s roots at the Northeast Family YMCA run deep. You could say it’s in his blood.He started going there in the 1960s, when the branch was “nothing more than a soccer field, a construction trailer and an old 1800s carriage house.” He played soccer there as a kid. Earned his lifeguard certification there as…
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Willow Grove YMCA Gymnastics Team Shine at the 2026 Metroplex Challenge
The Willow Grove YMCA Twisters traveled to Fort Worth, Texas on Presidents' Day weekend to compete in the 2026 Metroplex Challenge, one of the most prestigious gymnastics competitions in the country. Billed as the world's largest gymnastics invitational, the Metroplex Challenge brings together thousands of athletes from across the nation to compete at the Fort…
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The Seeds We Plant: Kristen Endrick's Story
When Kristen Endrick’s world began to unravel, she needed something to hold onto. Within six months, she’d gone through a divorce, found herself working two jobs to support three young kids, and learned that her middle daughter had been diagnosed with autism.“My world was spiraling,” Kristen recalls. “We like to take control of the things…
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Finding Confidence to Lead: Zach Cardwell’s Next Gen Journey
When Zachary Cardwell, now 19, first walked into the YMCA’s Association Office as a Cristo Rey High School junior, he had no grand ambitions. He’d simply been assigned there for the semester. When NextGen staff approached him about participating in Youth and Government (YAG), he was honest: “I’m not big on government and politics.” But…
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Heidi Quinonez: Growing a Career While Growing a Family
For Heidi Quinonez, the Y isn’t just a job. It’s woven into the fabric of her life.With 15 years across multiple Y locations, including 10 of them at our Mount Laurel branch, Heidi has climbed from high school lifeguard to Operations Administrator. She has taught swim lessons, managed membership, coordinated programs, and now supports everything…
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U.S. Masters Swimming Programs
NEW at the Y: U.S. Masters Swimming! Adult swimmers of all experience levels are welcome to dive into this structured lap swimming workout focused on improving their fitness, endurance, and technique. Whether you're training for open water swims, triathlons, or simply looking to stay active, all swimmers are welcome!Masters Swimming is open to members ages…
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Swim Team Competes at Penguin Plunge
We're so proud of the growth and hard work of the swimmers on the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Swim Team (GPYST)! Over 35 swimmers on the team competed in the Upper Perkiomen Penguin Plunge in January. This was the team's fourth competition of the season.Major Recognition:Adin O Primus became a District Qualifier and met the required…
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