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Our YMCA Food Programs promote health and community through cooking classes because we believe in the power of a shared meal.
YMCA: one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage neighbors with long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
It's almost time to sign up for Fall Activities! Swim team? Gymnastics? Karate? Take your pick! Check out what your YMCA has to offer! https://www.ymcadc.org/locations/
Join us Friday August 16th as we celebrate National Pickleball Day at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase with a dink-filled day of Pickleball play! Schedule and registration links are below. All participants to receive free Selkirk swag, and all proceeds go to support the YMCA's Tennis and Pickleball Capital Campaign!
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10:00am - 11:30am - Mini Adult Developmental Camp: Back by popular demand, this camp led by Senior Pro Forrest Bankston is perfect for beginners to advanced beginners looking to boost their skills quickly. Cost: $45 (member) / $60 (program - non-member) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay10am
11:30am - 1:00pm - Mini Paddle Battle Camp: For intermediate to advanced players, Coach Forrest will push your limits and enhance your fast-paced game, giving you that competitive edge for your next tournament. Cost: $45 (member) / $60 (program - non-member) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay1130am
4:30pm - 6:00pm - A "Battle of the Ages" Exhibition! Watch the excitement up close and personal as we host an epic intergenerational match featuring Senior Pro and World Ranked Players including Paula Allevan Rizzo, Forrest Bankston and “Pickles” Paul Smith! Most recently, Paula was the 27th seed in her pro debut doubles match, partnered with Layne Sleeth, taking on Anna Leigh Waters & Catherine Parenteau at the North Carolina Cup. You won't want to miss this opportunity to watch and play alongside these great players! (free to participate) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay430pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Open Play: Join your fellow Y pickleballers and pros for drop-in play led by your YMCA coaches! Courts will be organized by level of registrants. Minimum level of play is 2.5+. (free to participate)
bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay6pm
08/09/2024
Summer camp will be ending soon, and our campers had an amazing time! Check out this camper letter below. just And summer may be ending, but the fun will go on during our School Aged Childcare! With homework help, active games, fun activities and friends galore, the YMCA nurtures the whole child. https://ymcadc.org/programs/child-care/school-age-child-care/
Due to rain in the forecast, this event has been rescheduled to Friday August 16th.
Celebrate National Pickleball Day at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase with a dink-filled day of Pickleball play! Schedule and registration links are below. All participants to receive free Selkirk swag, and all proceeds go to support the YMCA's Tennis and Pickleball Capital Campaign!
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10:00am - 11:30am - Mini Adult Developmental Camp: Back by popular demand, this camp led by Senior Pro Forrest Bankston is perfect for beginners to advanced beginners looking to boost their skills quickly. Cost: $45 (member) / $60 (program - non-member) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay10am
11:30am - 1:00pm - Mini Paddle Battle Camp: For intermediate to advanced players, Coach Forrest will push your limits and enhance your fast-paced game, giving you that competitive edge for your next tournament. Cost: $45 (member) / $60 (program - non-member) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay1130am
4:30pm - 6:00pm - A "Battle of the Ages" Exhibition! Watch the excitement up close and personal as we host an epic intergenerational match featuring Senior Pro and World Ranked Players including Paula Allevan Rizzo, Forrest Bankston and “Pickles” Paul Smith! Most recently, Paula was the 27th seed in her pro debut doubles match, partnered with Layne Sleeth, taking on Anna Leigh Waters & Catherine Parenteau at the North Carolina Cup. You won't want to miss this opportunity to watch and play alongside these great players! (free to participate) bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay430pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Open Play: Join your fellow Y pickleballers and pros for drop-in play led by your YMCA coaches! Courts will be organized by level of registrants. Minimum level of play is 2.5+. (free to participate)
bit.ly/YMCAPickleballDay6pm
07/31/2024
We had a blast at our Thingamajig Invention Convention yesterday! Thank you so much to Gwen Tolbart from Fox 5 DC for joining us!
Kids get creative at YMCA 'Thingamajig Invention Convention' The YMCA held its 30th annual 'Thingamajig Invention Convention,' an event that challenges kids ages 5-14 to show off their “maker” creativity! FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is live speaking with organizers and attendees about the event.
Enjoy indoor tennis and pickleball at the YMCA Arlington Tennis & Pickleball Center where indoor courts provide year-round play. Registration is required to minimize wait times.
Check us out with a 7-day Court Sport Trial Account. -- bit.ly/YMCA-Court-7Day
If you already have an account, register for clinics and programs below!
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** Adult Tennis Clinics - bit.ly/YMCA-AdultTennisClinic
** Junior Tennis Programs - bit.ly/YMCA-JrTennisProgram
** Pickleball Programs - bit.ly/YMCAPickleballPrograms
** Private lessons - https://ymcadc.org/private-instruction/
Register for the Thingamajig Invention Convention! On July 30th, this S.T.E.A.M.-focused hands-on science fair and makerspace will get kids thinking about how they can solve tomorrow's biggest challenges.
Learn more -- bit.ly/YMCAThingamajig2024
07/26/2024
Join the YMCA’s Senior Dietitian, Caroline Schmalz, as we unpack the basics of nutrition our free webinar - Protein Power: A Virtual Grocery Store Tour. Register through the links below!
Choose between two dates, Wednesday, July 31, 6:00-7:00pm or Thursday, August 1, 12:00-1:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 6:00-7:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/virtual-grocery-store-protein-power-tickets-950019342427
Thursday, August 1, 12:00-1:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/afternoon-option-virtual-grocery-store-protein-power-tickets-950025149797
Are you ready for the Thingamajig Invention Convention? On July 30th at the US Patent and Trade Office, we'll be hosting this virtual hands-on science fair and makerspace to get kids excited about S.T.E.A.M. and thinking up creative ways to solve some of the world's challenges. The event is open to any child in the region, but registration is required! Register your child, volunteer, or donate a fabulous prize to inspire tomorrow's problem-solvers! https://bit.ly/YMCAThingamajig2024
Our Thingamajig Invention Convention is July 30th! Register your child, volunteer, or donate a fabulous prize to inspire tomorrow's problem-solvers! https://bit.ly/YMCAThingamajig2024
07/21/2024
Check out today's Metro Section of the Washington Post! We are so proud of all of our campers for embracing the opportunity to make new friends, find their joy, challenge themselves, and build skills and memories that will last a lifetime! Your YMCA still has children on the waiting list for summer camp scholarships, and there's still time to sponsor a child in our Send a Kid to Camp Campaign! Change a summer - change a life! Donate what you can today! https://www.ymcadc.org/support-the-y/give/send-a-kid-to-camp/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/07/20/summer-ymca-camp-letts/
Thank you to the Tech Savvy Mama blog for shining a spotlight on our Thingamajig Invention Convention! Check out
https://techsavvymama.com/
There's still time to help a child register, donate a prize, or volunteer! https://bit.ly/YMCAThingamajig2024
Reward a child for their incredible creation at our Thingamajig Invention Convention! We're looking for big-hearted donors to contribute S.T.E.A.M.-themed prizes for our challenge winners! Pick a prize during Amazon Prime Days and your generosity will go further! THANK YOU !! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QZSKTNM5OM3Y?ref_=wl_share
Thank you to our friends at WTOP News for spreading the word around how YMCA swimming lessons help children overcome their fear of water.! Read more on their site! https://wtop.com/lifestyle/2024/07/making-swimming-lessons-fun-and-engaging-at-dc-area-ymcas/
07/11/2024
Great job Angels!
Arlington Angels compete in national YMCA gymnastics meet Reid was Level 9 and 10 all-around winner
At the Y, infants develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and get help with their schoolwork. Don't let your child miss out! Sign up today! https://ymcadc.org/programs/child-care/
07/06/2024
DC Students can get $120 to buy food this summer! -- Easily apply now! https://sunbucks.dc.gov/
This summer, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is partnering with DC Government to spread awareness about SUN Bucks! SUN Bucks is a new program that gives families $120 per eligible student to buy groceries.
Who is eligible? Students who:
-- Attend a District of Columbia Public School, a DC public charter school, or a DC private school participating in the National School Lunch Program;
-- Are enrolled in Pre-K, elementary or secondary school, or are in an adult learner; and
-- Live in a household with an annual income less than or equal to 185% of the federal poverty level
07/02/2024
Congrats to all of our local YMCA members who medaled this weekend at National YMCA's first Regional Pickleball Tournament! Several players even secured a spot for nationals in 2025!! Way to go!!
The Y congratulates all the leaders at the YMCA Youth and Government Conference. Recently, 40 Youth Governors from Youth & Government programs nationwide as well as DC’s own Youth Mayor came to Washington, DC to participate in service projects, leadership development workshops, and bridge-building. Middle and high school students can get engaged this fall at dcyag.org!
06/20/2024
Inspire the next generation of hands-on problem solvers! Donate prizes to inspire our youngest inventors! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QZSKTNM5OM3Y?ref_=wl_share
During Thingamajig, our young inventors utilize their creative thinking skills to construct unique solutions to Invention Challenge categories.
Your donation will ensure each winner receives a special prize!!
Our counselors are counting down the days till summercamp! The last remaining spots are filling fast! Secure your child's spot now to make sure they have the BEST. SUMMER. EVER!!!
https://www.ymcadc.org/programs/camps/day-camp/
06/18/2024
Sunday, June 23, join YMCA Anthony Bowen for "A Taste of Caribbean Dance"
Featuring Cuban and Soca dance workshops and a Caribbean Market, this is the ideal event to immerse yourself in Caribbean Dance culture for Caribbean Heritage Month. Register now, and check out the schedule of events below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-caribbean-dance-tickets-915644727027?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Hosted by :
The YMCA Anthony Bowen, Soka Tribe, Performance Plus Physical Therapy and DC is Caribbean & OMI Essentials.
12:30- Caribbean Market Opens -- (Including Caribbean food, health & wellness services and products, demonstrations and more)
1:00 to 2pm - SokaTribe Dance Workshop ( sign Up)
2:30pm - 3:30pm - DC Casineros Cuban Dance Workshop (sign up)
3:30pm - 5:00pm – Reception & closing remarks Social ( general sign up)
5:30pm - market close
06/18/2024
Sunday, June 23, join YMCA Anthony Bowen for "A Taste of Caribbean Dance"
Featuring Cuban and Soca dance workshops and a Caribbean Market, this is the ideal event to immerse yourself in Caribbean Dance culture for Caribbean Heritage Month. Register now, and check out the schedule of events below.
https://bit.ly/YMCATasteofCaribbean2024
12:30- Caribbean Market Opens -- (Including Caribbean food, health & wellness services and products, demonstrations and more)
1:00 to 2pm - SokaTribe Dance Workshop ( sign Up)
2:30pm - 3:30pm - DC Casineros Cuban Dance Workshop (sign up)
3:30pm - 5:00pm – Reception & closing remarks Social ( general sign up)
5:30pm - market close
Hosted by :
The YMCA Anthony Bowen, Soka Tribe, Performance Plus Physical Therapy and DC is Caribbean & OMI Essentials.
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