News

- Running to keep youth drug-free!
On Sunday, October 26, 2008, Prevention Partners, Fort Meigs YMCA and Preston Place will present the Red Ribbon Run. This event is a 5K Race/Walk, 1 Mile Kids Run &  & 1 Mile Family Run/Walk. See our flyer/registration form for more information.

YMCA/JCC education and care - flexible, affordable and close to home
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want safe, affordable programs, flexible hours, educational activities, convenient locations close to home, and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Enroll your children by September 6 and save up to $100.

The Kid Zone hours have changed. Our Saturday hours have changed to 8am - 1pm. Closed on Sunday.

YMCA/JCC education and care - flexible, affordable and close to home
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want safe, affordable programs, flexible hours, educational activities, convenient locations close to home, and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Enroll your children by September 12 on our convenient automatic payment plan and save.

Fort Meigs Swim Team website: http://stingrays.ymcatoledo.org/

Outdoor pools open for season
Staying close to home this summer? Spend your vacation with us! Max Members have access to two great outdoor pools at the Sylvania JCC/YMCA and at the Eastern Community YMCA in Oregon. The pools are open through Labor Day weekend.

Eastern  Outdoor Pool Open June 3 & 4       4:00 pm - 8:00 pm June 5 - Labor Day  12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday-Saturday Lap Swim Monday-Friday 6:15-8:15 am

JCC Outdoor Pool June 2-June 4 3:00pm - 8:00 pm June 5-August 26 10:30 am - 8:30 pm August 27-August 29 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm August 30 - September 1 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

Can you be the YMCA's 1st Biggest Loser in our New Body Challenge?
The New Body Challenge is a 12 week weight loss program which starts on May 20th designed to help you reach your body weight goals as you start your journey to a healthier you. Click here for More>>



Fort Meigs staff receives professional recognition

Congratulations to Julie Carns, Fort Meigs YMCA program director, who recently received her senior program director certification. Robert Alexander, YMCA of Greater Toledo President/CEO presents Julie with the certification at the YMCA Board of Trustees meeting held in March.

Annual Report now available
2007 was an exciting year for the YMCA. We're pleased to present this overview of our accomplishments and achievements in 2007.
Click here to view the annual report


Summer Early Education, Care and Adventure Programs
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Fort Meigs Y receives scholarship contribution


Fort Meigs YMCA Program Director Sara Perna and
Executive Director Jody Alexander (center) were
presented with a $500 scholarship contribution from
Office Depot at the grand opening of their new location
on Route 20.

Teen Adventure Club
An exciting new program providing teens aged 13-15 with awarding recreation and outdoor experiences. Learn and grow in the concepts of hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, conservation, and more. More information>>

The Sport Zone is located at 12745 Eckel Junction Road, Perrysburg, Ohio.

The Sport Zone Offering gymnastics, soccer classes for ages 2-10, and soccer leagues for preschoolers thru first grade. We also provide flag football for youth, adult and teen dodgeball, youth t-ball, coach pitch, cheerleading, jump rope, tumble and sports birthday parties and family open gym. Open gym time for Winter I is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. For more information please call (419) 874-1815.

                        
 Kerger Award    
                          
 

 Pictured: Erin Bilski - 2006 Michael E. Kerger
 Award Recipient, Gary Bilski, and her sons
 Colin, Devin, and Brendan.






The Fort Meigs YMCA is proud to announce Erin Bilski as the recipient of the Michael E. Kerger Award. Michael E. Kerger provided over 10 years of dedicated service to the YMCA of Greater Toledo, using his unique talents in helping hundreds of area youth in our YMCA Child Care Programs here in the Perrysburg area. Mike's smile was infectious, his loyalty and commitment to kids beyond reproach. Mike truly exemplified all that the YMCA's mission holds true. Mike was taken tragically from this world in August of 2000. To honor Mike's contributions to the YMCA and the youth in our community, the Michael E. Kerger Staff Award is presented annually to the Fort Meigs YMCA staff person who most closely exemplifies those traits that made Mike so special. Erin Bilski, the 2006 recipient of the Michael E. Kerger Award, has provided our local community and YMCA with 9 years of service. Erin is one of our most decorated Fort Meigs YMCA staff persons receiving numerous "Caught You At Your Best" awards from fellow staff and members, as well as the OPIE Award for Outstanding Performance in employment. Erin is the current Team Leader of the Kid Zone at the Fort Meigs YMCA, Family Night Team Member and participates in the Fort Meigs YMCA Christian Emphasis committee. In addition to her loyal service to the YMCA, Erin is also a dedicated Perrysburg community member. Erin has been instrumental in past fundraising efforts for the Fort Imagination Playground, the Perrysburg levy which brought us our beautiful new high school, and most recently as the Membership Chairperson for the Perrysburg Athletic Boosters. The YMCA extends our deepest gratitude for Erin's loyal service and continued work with the children of our community.