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GET INVOLVED
FOX CITIES MARATHON FESTIVAL OF RACES
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017
The Fox Cities Marathon has something for everyone. Whether you want to participate in the full, half, 5K or volunteer, being a part of the marathon weekend on any level is an experience you will never forget.
The Fox Cities Marathon has been running for 26 years and has donated $800,000 to local charities, including the YMCA of the Fox Cities.
Be a part of this special Fox Cities tradition, register today!
Click
here to register for a race.
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TO VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS...PLEASE CLICK
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 FALL 1 REGISTRATION Y Member: Monday, August 21 - 6:00 AM General Public: Thursday, August 24 - 6:00 AM Fall 1 September 5-October 22, 2017 Monday Classes pro-rated for Labor Day To view our online program guide visit ymcafoxcities.org |
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Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities.
At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
From aquatics staff to Zumba instructors, careers with the Y offer so much more than just a job.
Find out more about all the career opportunities the YMCA of the Fox Cities has available at
ymcafoxcities.org/jobs
JOIN OUR MOVEMENT TODAY!
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Our community working together is one of the things that makes the Fox Cities such a great place to live. There are so many great collaborations happening and we are proud to be a part of many of them.
I am happy to share with your one of the partnerships the Y is currently involved in:
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ENJOY THE BOUNTY OF THE SEASON
HIT THE FARMERS MARKETS
Healthy Living Tips from Brenda Johnson, Executive Director at the Fox West YMCA
There are many advantages to buying your food at the farmers market. Here are six of them:
1. You're supporting local farmers and small business owners.
A lot of times, small farms and small businesses are just getting their start, and don't have a lot of financial backing.
2. It's healthier and more sustainable to eat food that is locally grown.
Eating food grown in the local area cuts down on the money, energy and resources needed to ship the food to you.
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It creates an excellent opportunity to communicate with those who grow or create the foods you eat.
It's important to know what you're eating. And what a better way to find out what's in your food then being able to talk to the person who grows it and sells it to you?
4. It helps to build community in your city or neighborhood.
One of the great things about going to the farmers market is that it brings people together.
5. Fruits and vegetables are fresher, and therefore, taste better.
Fruits and vegetables at a farmers market usually taste fresher and better. They haven't been traveling on a truck. They were most likely picked the day before or even that morning.
6. It's outside.
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A SPECIAL PLACE TO BELONG
CAMP HOPE AND EMPOWER ME CAMP
Every summer the YMCA of the Fox Cities holds two very special camps for very special campers.
Camp Hope is a 2-week day camp for children ages 6 to 15 with physical and cognitive disabilities. This camp gives children the opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe setting built around special themes each day. Swimming, field trips, super hero, sports days and a carnival help round out this exciting camp.
This is not only an amazing experience for the campers but also extremely rewarding for the counselors. Listen to what they had to say about their camp experience:
Empower Me Camp
is a week long day camp for higher functioning youth on the Autism Spectrum where each child has an opportunity to learn, create and play.
This camp offers children an educational opportunity to begin developing skills that can help them learn essential social, physical and intellectual building blocks. Kids participate in fun activities such as swimming, physical activities, arts and crafts and music.
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PARNTERING FOR FITNESS WHIFFER'S FITNESS CLUB
The Y is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Subway, Glen & Daniels S.C., Fleet Feet Sports and Network Health to provide Whiffer's Fitness Club. For the past 3 years Whiffer, the lovable Timber Rattler mascot, has been on a fitness journey and they Y has been right by his side.
Every summer Whiffer visits each of our locations for fitness activities with our campers. Whiffer along with the Timber Rattlers players encourage kids to get active and try new things. Whiffer is up for any challenge including Zumba, yoga and whiffle (or Whiffer) ball.
It is always a great day when Whiffer shows up He always takes time to play and sign autographs but most importantly he shows kids that being active can be lots of fun!
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