When the weather outside is frightful, be prepared and know where to go to find out the latest updates with our Y. Our website (announcement on home page) Mobile App (be sure to allow push notifications) Please be advised of our Inclement Weather Policies for schools within the North Penn, Souderton, and Perkiomen Valley School Districts. …
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Child Care
Helping Children Thrive
Social exclusion can prevent children from building the confidence and relationships they need to reach their fullest potential. Here are a few tips for fostering greater inclusion and empathy among children and their peers: MODEL EMPATHY AND KINDNESS Teach your child to empathize with those they perceive as “different” because of various dimensions of diversity …
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Back to School Tips
It’s almost that time again! The kids are heading back to school and now, more than ever, is an important time to get your children practicing healthy habits! #1 – Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Rest is vitally important for a child’s growth and development. Most of all, getting enough sleep is …
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Reduce Your Salt Intake
North Penn YMCA offers the following tips from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help reduce sodium in your diet. Think fresh: Most of the sodium Americans eat is found in processed foods. Eat highly processed foods less often and in smaller portions—especially cheesy foods, such as pizza; cured meats, such as bacon, sausage, …
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Y Story
The Y Became My Family After Personal Tragedy “After a two-year break from teaching fitness classes for 20 years, I decided that I needed to get active again and began taking classes at the North Penn YMCA. My father had just passed away after battling cancer, and I realized that I needed some fun and …
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Y Story
“I’m so thankful that the YMCA was there to help me. The YMCA was able to offer me a scholarship when I needed it most. My husband recently moved out and he had been the one who watched our two young daughters (ages five and one) while I worked. I was working full-time, but there …
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