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YMCA Director to be inducted into the The University of Toledo Varsity 'T' Hall of Fame
Dorian Hooker, executive director of the Summit YMCA, will join an elite group of athletes on Friday, February 26 when he is inducted into The University of Toledo Varsity 'T' Hall of Fame. The YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo congratulates Dorian for his amazing accomlishments. For tickets to the event, call 419-530-5347 or 419-530-5316. Read more.>> | |
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Free Summer Camp for Military Kids
The National Military Famiy Association's Operation Purple camps offer a free week of fun for military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be deployed. Operation Purple will be held at YMCA Storer Camps from June 20-26, 2010. To register, visit www.militaryfamily.org.
Operation Purple Flyer
Participate... Serve... Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed and appreciated at the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. Volunteering requires no previous job experience and will provide opportunities to use your  talents. Call or email Bobbie Kehlmeier, volunteer director, at 419-729-8135 to volunteer today.
Register Now for YMCA /JCC Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want quality, safe and affordable care; 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.
Summit YMCA Child Development Center receives star
Congratulations to the Summit YMCA Child Development site which recently achieved a star for Step Up To Quality, Ohio's voluntary quality rating system for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensed child care programs. Step up to Quality recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio' licensing standards. Teresa Fedor, Ohio state senator, recognized the achievement by presenting a plaque to Nitja Allen-Morrow, Summit YMCA family program director and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff. Congratulations to Nitja and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff on this tremendous success!
Children and staff gather for the Summit YMCA Child Development's Step Up To Quality star achievement.
YMCA/JCC TO PROVIDE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE MILITARY FAMILIES
As part of the new Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programs at community YMCAs nationwide. Membership fees will be underwritten by the DoD and administered through Military OneSource, an information and referral service for military families.
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YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years
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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
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>>
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.
Follow this link to read the article and see the video: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090308/ART16/903060247/-1/ARCHIVES30
YMCA in North Toledo gives teens shelter from trouble of boredom - BLADE article
Stretched out on a large couch in the new Summit YMCA's Teen Center, 16-year-old Tevin Mulligan described the large space decked out with a large flat-screen television, computers, and games especially for teens as "ballin." Transaltion for adults: The teen center is a cool and fun place to hang out and meet friends.
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Corporate Health Promotion
Our programs are personalized for your corporation’s needs and interests. These programs include comprehensive wellness assessment, on-site health screenings (including cholesterol screenings) and health education classes. For more information, contact Sarah Bucher at 419-729-8135.
Fitness News
Massage Therapy Is available to our members. Sign up now at the Member Service desk.
Birthday Parties
Reserve gymnasium and/or kitchen/dining area for up to 2 hours. Reservations must be made 14 days in advance. Call 419-725-7844 for more information.
Teens
Leaders Club
For grades 6-8, Monday & Wednesday from 4-
Youth Club News
Still looking for volunteers! If you are interested in mentoring or tutoring K-6th graders please contact Susan Turner, Kids Club Director at 419-729-6035.
Parent Project
For parents of strong-willed youth. If your teenager is bent on breaking house rules, staying out past curfew, doing poorly in school, or any other negative behavior, we can help. A variety of class times and locations are available. Call 419-691-3523 for more information.
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.
Member Service Quality Review
The Member Service Board would like to congratulate:
Fort Meigs YMCA
Summit YMCA
University YMCA
Summit YMCA Early Education and Care program
Congratulations on achieving a perfect score for the most recent Member Service Quality Review.
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