Kirkwood Family YMCA

On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This declaration guarantees the rights of everyone everywhere, without discrimination based on gender, language, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion, or any other status. This year's Human Rights Day theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights - in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/36wrV4f

Winter Sports Early Bird is coming to an end! Sign up by Monday, December 14 to get the lowest rates of the season! Rates go up by $15 on December 15. Originally started by the YMCA, basketball is a fun team sport that grows character and teamwork. Our leagues are focused on developing your child's skill and overall enjoyment of the sport of basketball. At the Y, kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level. https://gwrymca.org//youth-sports-leagues-clinics-kirkwood

Ring in the New Year with fireworks over Trout Lodge's 360-acre private lake. The Lodge's 5,200-acre campus provides plenty of space to enjoy Missouri's eastern Ozarks and social distance!

In our latest Y blog, we'll answer some common marathon training questions to help you develop an effective training strategy to prepare you for race day.

No one could have imagined how much things would change in 2020, and how important the Y’s work would be to our community. That's why we're asking you to please consider participating in our Angel Tree Gift Drive, which will ensure children in need have a Christmas they won't forget. This year we have a few options for donations, including online donations, that will make participating convenient for you! Visit gwrymca.org/angel-tree for more information.

Share the Y with a friend and you'll BOTH receive a FREE month of membership in February 2021!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to sleep tonight! We are fallin’ back!

Have a safe Halloween!

Tricks are fun but we're more about giving out TREATS! Our Halloween Flash Sale offers a savings up to $100! Join the Y on October 30-31 for a $0 enrollment fee! Y members enjoy:... Top of the line fitness equipment Swimming Fitness classes Child watch while you workout Discounts & priority registration for paid programs and so much MORE! Learn more or join online today gwrymca.org/join

Kids’ behavior can help you understand how they’re feeling, even when they can’t tell you. Learn more about the signs of abuse and how to recognize them at www.FiveDaysofAction.org #FiveDaysofAction

Safe adults are the ones kids know they can trust if they need help. Learn more about what it means to be the safe adult in your child’s life, and use these worksheets to help your kids recognize safe adults: www.FiveDaysofAction.org #FiveDaysofAction #Day3

We’re all taking things one day at a time. With changes to your regular routines, are you looking for ways to keep your kids busy and safe at the same time? Check out a sample daily calendar of activities at www.FiveDaysofAction.org #FiveDaysofAction

Are your kids spending more time online or in front of a screen? Take time today to talk to your kids about the joys and dangers of the internet. Find tips for starting the conversation at www.FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

Today's the last day to receive a $0 enrollment fee! That's a savings of up to $100! Can't make it into a branch? We've made joining online easy gwrymca.org/join There's no doubt that these times seem to have us juggling more than normal. Whether your aspirations are to start a workout plan, re-establish old routines, or find activities the whole family can enjoy... the Y is here for YOU!

Join in on the Five Days of Action and help create a safer world for the children in your life. We know things are a little different right now, but we can still keep kids safe - One Day at a Time. Head over to www.FiveDaysofAction.org to learn more. #FiveDaysofAction

At the Y, children become safe and confident in the water, learning to swim in a positive and fun manner that builds lifelong skills. Research shows formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children ages 1-4 years. We offer a wide range of options for the whole family with classes beginning at 6 months of age. Register today for swim lessons! Lessons begin October 26 https://bit.ly/32hPGLJ

For today's #MindfulMonday we wanted to remind you that Fall is a new season and an opportunity for you dust off the old and start fresh. Have a wonderful Monday!

There are multiple ways to involve even the littlest of family members in your healthy living routine! Health & Wellness Director, Brandy Koch, from the Four Rivers Family YMCA shows how to incorporate your little ones into a full-body, at-home workout! #Cardio #Strength #FamilyWorkouts #HomeWorkouts