Wildwood Family YMCA

In the span of just five years, over 125 higher education institutions have created varsity collegiate Esports programs including three locally - Maryville, Fontbonne, and St. Louis Universities. Plus, the students in these programs have a higher rate of interest in STEM careers. Learn more about how Esports is more than just gaming, gwrymca.org/esports.

We want to hear about your experience at the Y! gwrymca.org/tell-us-your-story Your storywhether it's about you, the people you know, or an entire communityhas the potential to motivate others with real-life tales of how the Y not only promises, but also delivers positive change. ... Through your unique and special voice, the Y can share your story to bring people together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. If a story about the Y has meaning for you and you're willing to tell it, then we believe it's worth hearing. The only thing more important than the words you have to say is the untold lives your story touches. Share your Y story here gwrymca.org/tell-us-your-story

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Life jackets save lives! Make sure you wear one that fits properly and they are the correct size for your weight and height. There should be eyes on everyone in the water and keep head counts of everyone you are with. It is critical that water safety remains at the forefront of everyone's mind. Save a life by becoming a WATER WATCHER today! gwrymca.org/water-watcher

If you're like 40 percent of Americans, you've probably made at least one new year's resolution. If you're in the other 60 percent, check out these 10 simple resolutions you can set in 2021 for a healthier you! #HealthyLiving #HealthyYou

LONG. LIVE. SUMMER! We can’t wait to welcome your child to enjoy summer as it should be through our fun, action-packed and most of all, safe camp programs. Register for summer day camp by January 31 and save 20%!

Don't miss out on WINTER BASKETBALL! Modified for safety Through coaching, drills, and games, kids learn the fundamental skills of basketball, while having fun and practicing teamwork and good sportsmanship. ... Registration ends on Monday, January 4, 2021! https://gwrymca.org//youth-sports-leagues-clinics-wildwood

Every moment is a fresh beginning. T.S. Eliot Holiday Hours The Y is open today from 9 am-2 pm.

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.

Thank you Anthology of Wildwood for supporting your community through the Wildwood YMCA! We are proud to recognize you! Your gift is making a lasting impact by helping us reach more people through life-changing programs and services. You are enabling young people to achieve their potential, people of all ages to lead healthier lives and the bonds of community to be strengthened.

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

From all of us at the YMCA: Have a safe Halloween!

Thank you Sam’s Club Chesterfield for supporting your community through the Wildwood YMCA! We are proud to recognize you! Your gift is making a lasting impact by helping us reach more people through life-changing programs and services. You are enabling young people to achieve their potential, people of all ages to lead healthier lives and the bonds of community to be strengthened.

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

Youth sports provide youth an opportunity to improve their mental health through physical activity. A 2019 study found that children who reported no exercise were twice as likely to have mental health problems, particularly related to anxiety and depression, compared with those who met the recommendation of an hour a day, and a 2020 study suggested that the more physical activity teenagers participated in, the less likely they were to report depression as 18-year-olds (The New York Times, 2020). We have sports for everyone! Winter sports at the Y include basketball, volleyball, martial arts, gymnastics, and more! Find a youth sport near you: gwrymca.org/programs/youth-sports

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

Thank you Wildwood Pub and Grill for supporting your community through the Wildwood YMCA! We are proud to recognize you! Your gift is making a lasting impact by helping us reach more people through life-changing programs and services. You are enabling young people to achieve their potential, people of all ages to lead healthier lives and the bonds of community to be strengthened.