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YMCA of San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District create day camp to bridge higher education, child care gap
Read full article: YMCA of San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District create day camp to bridge higher education, child care gapThe Alamo Colleges District and YMCA of Greater San Antonio on Wednesday announced a new day camp to try and help close the higher education and child care gap faced by student parents and working families.
YMCA offers complimentary membership from June 16-23 to celebrate 148th birthday
Read full article: YMCA offers complimentary membership from June 16-23 to celebrate 148th birthdayThe YMCA of Greater San Antonio is celebrating its 148th birthday next week, and it’s inviting the community to enjoy a complimentary week of fun at the Y from June 16-23 for “Everyone is a Member Week.”
40 million US adults lack swimming skills, contributing to rise in drownings
Read full article: 40 million US adults lack swimming skills, contributing to rise in drowningsFor the first time since 2019, there has been an increase in drownings in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Police say former NFL player Braylon Edwards is a hero for saving a man during YMCA assault
Read full article: Police say former NFL player Braylon Edwards is a hero for saving a man during YMCA assaultPolice are praising former NFL player Braylon Edwards for stopping an attack on an 80-year-old man at a YMCA in suburban Detroit.
Wildfire smoke drives traditional summer camp activities indoors
Read full article: Wildfire smoke drives traditional summer camp activities indoorsThe Canadian wildfires that have shrouded much of the nation in smoky haze are making it much harder for American kids to enjoy one of the staples of summer camp: fresh country air.
YMCA offers San Antonio teens free summer memberships with 3 hours of weekly service
Read full article: YMCA offers San Antonio teens free summer memberships with 3 hours of weekly serviceFor San Antonio teenagers looking for something to do this summer, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio is offering a free summer membership opportunity.
TPWD program awards grants to San Antonio-area organizations to promote recreation, conservation
Read full article: TPWD program awards grants to San Antonio-area organizations to promote recreation, conservationTwo programs in the San Antonio area will receive grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help their communities connect with the outdoors.
San Antonio after-school programs filling up weeks before classes begin
Read full article: San Antonio after-school programs filling up weeks before classes beginSan Antonio area school districts are gearing up for the start of the classes, but they’re also gearing up to support families after school with programs for students.
Shortage of childcare workers continues to cause long waitlists for after school programs
Read full article: Shortage of childcare workers continues to cause long waitlists for after school programsA shortage of childcare workers continue to be an issue nationwide, including in San Antonio. It’s led to a long wait list for after school programs and uncertainty for working parents.
Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthy
Read full article: Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthyIn the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Over 300 children are on a waitlist for the YMCA after-school program
Read full article: Over 300 children are on a waitlist for the YMCA after-school programHundreds of local families are on the waitlist at the YMCA of Greater San Antonio and the organization says it needs more childcare workers before they can bring on more kids.
YMCA Cibolo Family Miracle Field groundbreaking signals growth for community
Read full article: YMCA Cibolo Family Miracle Field groundbreaking signals growth for communityThe YMCA of Greater of San Antonio is taking their mission to the community of Cibolo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Cibolo Sports Complex Thursday morning.
Children at heightened drowning risk after pandemic canceled swim lessons, agency says
Read full article: Children at heightened drowning risk after pandemic canceled swim lessons, agency saysChildren may be at a heightened risk of drowning this summer after the pandemic canceled swim lessons last year, child safety advocates warn.
Lifeguards in high demand this summer; shortage could stagger pool hours
Read full article: Lifeguards in high demand this summer; shortage could stagger pool hoursMany cities and non-profit groups are competing to draw in lifeguards to work this summer, and some companies are offering good incentives and bonuses.
Trump the dancer? His moves to 'YMCA' at rallies are a hit
Read full article: Trump the dancer? His moves to 'YMCA' at rallies are a hitPresident Donald Trump, a man who is famously particular about his appearance, is fully embracing doing a dad dance to the Village People's “YMCA” as the finale to his rallies in the campaign's closing stretch. Trump's rally dance has become a rare moment of levity in an otherwise miserable campaign year marked by a deadly pandemic, an economic recession and racial turmoil. Then order 'Dancing with The Don’ and let President Trump teach you all the hottest moves!" Dancing.”“YMCA,” widely considered a gay anthem, is a relatively new addition to Trump's rally playlist. Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller agreed to reveal the secret to an AP reporter “only if we first get a clip of you singing YMCA.”AP's Jill Colvin declined.
Two Cibolo Family YMCA employees test positive for COVID-19, officials say
Read full article: Two Cibolo Family YMCA employees test positive for COVID-19, officials sayTwo employees at the Cibolo Family YMCA have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a Facebook post from YMCA officials. Out of caution, both the Cibolo and the Schertz Family YMCA facilities will be closed Monday, June 22, due to shared staff and services, according to YMCA staff. Dear members and Y family, we have received notification that two of our Y staff members tested positive for COVID-19.... Posted by Cibolo Family YMCA on Sunday, 21 June 2020The facilities are working with the Guadalupe County Department of Health and Safety on health and safety guidelines. Its unclear when the facilities will reopen as of yet, but YMCA staff are expected to give an update Monday afternoon, officials said. Well bring more updates as they become available.
Summer camps open with COVID-19 protocols to keep staff members, children safe
Read full article: Summer camps open with COVID-19 protocols to keep staff members, children safeSAN ANTONIO YMCA summer camps have implemented new safety protocols amid the novel coronavirus pandemic to give parents peace of mind when it comes to their families health. From the moment parents arrive at the YMCA summer camp at Thousand Oaks, there are protocols to ensure those walking in dont have symptoms associated with COVID-19. Summer camps try pods to keep campers together while limiting the spread of coronavirusWe have to take their temperature, the childs temperature, before they enter our facility. And then after that, theyre allowed to come into the facility, said Yzamar Bernal, program director at YMCA of Greater San Antonio. We have special equipment from the facility thats used in the gym that we can use, as well, in our rooms, she said.