Getting your child back into the swing of the school year can be hard, especially with a holiday weekend coming up. You could be torn between mentally preparing your child and letting them enjoy their last few days of freedom. To help ease the transition, we’ve come up with a few tips to help you

Summer is the best time of year. The weather is nice, there’s more time to spend with your family, and you can relax. But what about your kids? Researchers have found that your child can actually lose everything they learned throughout the year. This is referred to as the “summer slide”. There are ways to

Summer is finally here and we could not be more excited! We’re eager to get out there—take a hike, go for a run, kayak, walk, and generally enjoy the weather. But with warm weather comes bugs, and the tick population is extremely high this year. So here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Take preventative

Have you ever asked your child, ‘How was your day?’ and they respond with, ‘Good.’ You try to get more out of them by asking, ‘What did you do?’ and they answer, ‘nothing’. Well there may be a way around that! We’ve compiled a quick list of questions to ask your child that will get

Summer Bucket List Challenge Did you know that the YMCA offers loads of fun throughout the summer? From group exercise classes to Farmer’s Markets, we have it all! And we want you to join in on the fun! How great would it be to capture Summer 2019 all on your Facebook or Instagram account? Imagine

Give Dad the Gift of Health – No Shopping Needed Treat the fathers in your life with an invaluable, wellness-focused gift! Give these men the gift of health with on of our Personal Training Packages! You can choose from Five (5) One-House Sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer $155 (a $30 savings!), or with a Certified Senior Trainer

Give Mom the Gift of Health Treat the mothers in your life with an invaluable, wellness-focused gift! Give these ladies the gift of health with one of our Personal Training packages! Five (5) One-Hour Sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer $155 (A $30 Savings!), or with a Certified Senior Trainer $200 (A $35 Savings!) for

School’s out and the Y’s in! Are you looking for ways to keep your child active and engaged during school break week? Let us help! We have a variety of fun activities planned across our association!

Healthy Kids Day 2019: April 27th Summer is a time when children can let their imaginations run wild! From creating their own to plays to building forts in the backyard, there’s no limit to what kids can dream up—provided their properly supported. The Y wants to ensure all kids in the Capital Region awaken their