2018: 150 Years of Improving Lives
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150 years of Y stories: Mary Anderson started working at the Y 24 years ago, where she recalls it was the best place for her to bring her young son into work. The child watch area allowed her 2 year old son to play while she worked all day. Mary has always loved the fall, especially after she started at the YMCA because child watch would pick a day that the kids could all come dressed in their Halloween costumes. The children would then parade throughout the building and the offices at the 1st Avenue Y - which is also one of her greatest memories of the old building.
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Did you know?!
On January 20th, 1868, the first meeting of the Cedar Rapids YMCA Board of Directors was held under the presidency of Mr. S. L. Dows. They approved an operating budget of
$400 for the year.
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THE LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
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The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan YMCA presents the
11th Annual TrivYa Night
Friday, February 23rd, 2018
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We are already less than a month away from the best fundraiser of the year! The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area hosts its largest fundraiser for the Annual Support Campaign downtown Cedar Rapis at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Admission and sponsorships go directly towards providing local community members with the resources and programs they need to better their lives through the Y.
Admission includes a light dinner. Cash bar and concession stand are also available throughout the event.
Click Here for event information, registration, sponsorships, and discounted DoubleTree rooms for the night
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February 11th, 2018
Helen G. Nassif YMCA
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HGN will be closed Sunday, February 11th for the Sectional Swim Meet.
All other YMCA branches will be open during regular hours.
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February 17th, 2018
Helen G. Nassif YMCA
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6pm-8pm
Enjoy a night of open swim, gym and racquetball with the whole family! Free for all YMCA members; no registration required.
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February 17th, 2018
Marion YMCA
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4:30pm-8:30pm
For ages 4 to 5th grade
Cost:
Member
$13 for 1st child
$10.50 for each additional child
Non-member
$23 for 1st child
$18 for each additional child
Parents: need a date night? Drop your kids off at the Marion YMCA! The kids will enjoy swimming, crafts, games, pizza, and a movie all while you get a night to yourselves.
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Please register by Friday, February 15th at 4pm
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Saturday, February 24th, 2018
Stoney Point YMCA
Are you a triathlon newbie or gearing up for a summer race? Join us for the 1st Annual YMCA Indoor Sprint Triathlon! This will be a time event, one swimmer per lane, stationary bike, and treadmill walk/run. Transitions are a set time and will not count against your score. 5 people per heat. Heat times will be assigned after registration. Check-In begins at 6:45am.
Events:
Swim: 6 minutes
Transitions: 10 minutes
Stationary Bike: 20 minutes
Transition: 3 minutes
Treadmill Walk/Run: 20 minutes
Registration: $30 for an individual
$125 for the entire heat
Ages 13 & up (must be at least 58” tall)
Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, Livestrong, and EnhanceFitness. Register before February 19th!
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April 7th, 2018: 150 Minutes of Group Exercise
April 21st, 2018: Healthy Kids Day
May 10th, 2018: Past Board Chair Lunch
June 8th-10th, 2018: Camp Wapsie Alumni Reunion
June 9th, 2018: Camp Wapsie Community Centennial Celebration
June 23rd, 2018: Past and Present Employees Picnic
August 25th, 2018: YMCA Bike Ride
August 27th, 2018: YMCA Golf Classic Fundraiser
November 3rd, 2018: YMCA and Camp Wapsie Anniversary Celebration Gala
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Raygun YMCA T-Shirts Restocked!
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Shirts are available in heather blue and grey in sizes small and up for $15 each. Proceeds go towards the Y's Annual Support Campaign.
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Interested in giving back to the Y?
Visit our website to donate online or become a fundraiser! To become a fundraiser, you can choose to join a branch's team or create your own team or individual fundraising page. From there, you can recruit friends, family, co-workers, you name it! Share via social media, email, etc. It's that easy! Ready to get started?
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Summer Camp Registration has begun!
Registration is now available for Camp Wapsie's summer camp programs! We hope you will join us for Camp's 100th year of summer camp. While we're excited to show several new programs and facilities, we're also thrilled to bring back some beloved traditions, songs and games.
Registration
can be completed online or via mail.
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To help with the costs of summer camp, participate in the annual candy sale. Every candy item sold earns $0.90 towards camp fees. Anyone wanting to attend YMCA Camp Wapsie in 2018 is welcome to participate. More information is available on our website, www.campwapsie.org, or by contacting camp at 319.435.2577 or
camp@crmetroymca.org
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Dates: February 3rd-14th, 2018
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Spring Fling Camp
This season Camp Wapsie is open to campers in grades first through 10th. Camp Wapsie's summer staff return to counsel and lead themed activities as campers enjoy great food, heated cabins, and adventure games. The Camp Store will also be open for snacks.
Register
online today!
Dates: Saturday, March 24th 10am - Sunday, March 25th 1:30pm
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