Gymnasium Aerobics Studio Fitness Center Racquetball/Squash Courts Locker Rooms Ropes Challenge Course Sauna Whirlpool Steam Room Seasonal facilities include: Outdoor Pool/Baby Pool Outdoor Basketball Court Tennis Courts Softball Field Lempert Lake
We welcome all individuals. We invite people with disabilities who need accommodations for programs and facilities to please call Ellen Case at the JCC.
News
JULY 4 - BRANCHES OPEN 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Radio Disney’s Move It! Tour - live at Fort Meigs Y Radio Disney is bringing its high-energy, sixty minute stage show to the Fort Meigs YMCA on Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The Radio Disney Move IT! Tour encourages families to get active and illustrates fun ways for them to increase their current activity levels. The event is free and open to all area families. In addition to the stage show, there will be interactive games and Radio Disney prize giveaways including the chance to win four tickets to an upcoming Jonas Brothers concert to be held at Quicken Loans Area in Cleveland on August 27. Radio Disney has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to bring the Move IT! Tour to locations throughout Ohio. For more information, please contact the Fort Meigs YMCA at 419-251-9622.
Summer Hours of Operation (effective June 22 - September 7, 2009)
Join us for Women's Wellness and Adventure Weekend Join us for a weekend of relaxation, exhilaration and just plain fun! Women's Adventure and Wellness Weekend will be held September 11-13, 2009 at YMCA Storer Camps in the beautiful Irish Hills of Southeast Michigan. This special weekend offers the opportunity to get away by yourself, meet new people and learn new skills. Don't miss out on this getaway that will nurture your spirit, mind and body. Register today.
YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years
Your YMCA/JCC:
Won The Collaboration Prize for the most outstanding partnership in the nation
Received the Torch Award from the BBB for outstanding fundraising practices
Won the prestigious Eagle Award for superior financial development
Collaborated with TPS to build the new West Toledo YMCA, to be completed August 2009
Served 307,440 people, making your YMCA the 8th largest in the nation
Raised $2,153,812 during the Annual Scholarship Campaign
Provided 75,462 people with scholarship assistance
Partnered with United Way and LMHA to provide 14,249 youth with free Fun Bus activities
Partnered with 136 area churches
Served 21,301 campers at YMCA Storer Camps – the 3rd largest camp in the nation
Provided free diabetes screenings for 368 people
Offered free respite child care for military families
Taught free water safety and swim lessons to 3,500 children
Served 2,463 children weekly at 37 child care locations
Left to right, United Jewish Council CEO Abby Suchow,JCC/YMCA Executive Director Connie Torrey, Sekach Child Care Center Director Lori Richard, State Senator Mark Waggoner, YMCA/JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander, YMCA/JCC Child Care Administrators Sarah Otis and Ann Newton celebrate the Two Star Designation awarded the Sekach Child Care Center on the campus of the JCC/YMCA.
JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center Recognized with Two Stars The JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center recently earned the Step up to Quality Two Star designation from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. This important recognition means the center incorporates Ohio standards and guidelines in their planning, they complete yearly specialized training, a low ratio of staff to children is maintained; the staff are provided employee benefits and support; and the administrators and lead teachers are degreed in early childhood education.
State Senator Mark Wagoner attended the recognition and presented an Ohio Senate Proclamation for the newly earned designation to child care director Lori Richard, Executive Director Connie Torrey, and YMCA and JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander.
JCC whirlpool/sauna area closed. A fire happened at the JCC during non-business hours. No one was injured or in the building at the time. The fire was contained to one area; however, there was damage to the whirlpool, sauna, steam room and private shower area of the men's locker room. This area is closed for repairs. You may use the group shower, lockers and restroom area and the additional shower/restroom area across the hall. We will keep you updated on the progress of the repairs. Thank you for your patience.
JCC/YMCA Swim & Dive Team 2009
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Free Respite Child Care for Military Families In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>
YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo awarded $125,000 nonprofit Collaboration Prize The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo has been named winner for The Collaboration Prize for their outstanding model of nonprofit collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo tied with the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science as recognized leaders in leveraging resources, eliminating duplication of programs and services, and increasing efficiency through collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council, as well as the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science will share the $250,000 prize. Lodestar announced the winner Thursday afternoon March 5, 2009.
Building Better Arms Certified personal trainer Rebecca Boyer, fitness director for the Summit YMCA, demonstrates exercises for toning and strengthening your arms and shoulders, as featured in the Toledo Blade Sunday, March 8, 2009 Living section article by Ann Weber.
Get started on a healthy new lifestyle - register for Summer programs Register now for the next Program Session. YMCA/JCC programs are a terrific value and a great way to get and keep your new exercise habits going throughout 2009. And don't forget, with All-for-One core fitness, you can participate in an unlimited number of core fitness classes per session at any branch as long as space allows. Preview now>
Child Care Center Steps Up to Quality The Sekach Center is a one star child care program based on the Step Up To Quality program from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Step UP To Quality is a voluntary rating system for licensed early childhood programs to recognize achievements in higher quality standards. Congratulations Sekach Program Center. Keep up the great work!
Adult Sports
Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program The Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program is a national exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and offered to Medicare-eligible members. YMCA/JCC offers the SilverSneakers ® Fitness program to eligible members of Anthem BCBS and Humana health plans. For eligibility, contact your insurance provider. For class information, visit or call your neighborhood YMCA or JCC.
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