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The Y – Family adventure awaits
Parents having the opportunity to spend time together with their children is important for building healthy relationships, making life-long memories, and creating an environment...
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The Y – The Y’s commitment to strengthen community
The Y is a global organization with an inclusive mission. We welcome all people. The Y’s core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility,...
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The Y – Engage at every age
You’re never too old to eat healthy, get active and social. Developing behaviors that are crucial to healthy aging, including healthy eating, increasing physical...
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The Y – Awaken Summer Imagination at Annual Healthy Kids Day
On Sat., April 27, the Naperville YMCAs are holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active...
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The Y – YMCA programs focus on character development
I hope we can all agree that we want to support and raise good kids who flourish and become our leaders for tomorrow. To...
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The Y – Rethink and Reframe Your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while...
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The Y – After-school programs: a valuable support to kids and families
Every parent knows how important school is to the growth of their child, and we are very fortunate to live in a community with...
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The Y – YMCA is developing tomorrow’s leaders
The YMCA achieves its mission one person at a time. The greatest source of energy for the YMCA is our staff. Our staff contributes...
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The Y – Time to ‘waterproof’ Naperville kids through YMCA Swim Programs
As the season turns to summer, the Naperville YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety...
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The Y – Naperville YMCA celebrates annual Healthy Kids Day
On Sat., April 21, the Naperville YMCAs are holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active...
