Healthy Kids Day!

Saturday, April 30

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us at the Y for a few hours of fun for the whole family. The Johnstown Fire Department will have a fire truck here for kids to explore; try our ninja course, a game of arrow tag or corn hole and more! This is a free event open to the community!

Safety Around Water (SAW)

The world is 71% water - are your kids 100% prepared? Give your child confidence in and around water through this free, four-lesson program. These classes are offered free thanks to grants through the PA Department of Education and the 1889 Foundation but registration is required! Upcoming classes: April 11-14 or May 31-June 3.

Diabetes Prevention Program

The Y is collaborating with the Conemaugh Diabetes Institute to offer their Diabetes Prevention Program and will have our first information session on Wednesday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to Noon in our classroom across from the gym. Kristina Marinkovich, Director of Wellness and Chronic Disease Programs at the Y, and dietician/DPP coach Olivia Sutton, RD, LDN, will talk about assessing the early warning signs of diabetes and how to reduce your risk of becoming diabetic. Stop by the Y to have a free Prediabetes Risk Assessment on Wed., April 13 or Tues., April 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to see if you or someone you love is at risk for diabetes.

Biddy Ball is back!

Our Biddy Ball program for kids ages 3 to 6 is back this month. This intro to basketball program takes place Fridays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. starting April 22!

GJY Swim Team Season Highlights

2022 Pa YMCA West Silver Districts

• Gianna Brazil took 3rd place in the 11-12, 50 butterfly.
• Brooke McDermott took 1st in the 15-21, 200 freestyle, and 2nd in the 15-21, 200 individual medley.
• Cullen Miller took 1st in the 11-12, 50 freestyle, and 3rd in the 11-12 200 freestyle.

PA YMCA District Championships

• Elijah Innis took 1st place in the 100 Butterfly, 2nd Place in the 50 Freestyle, and 3rd place in the 100 Freestyle
• Rylee Kohan took 1st place in the 50 and 100 Backstroke. She took 2nd in the 50 Freestyle, 200 freestyle, and 50 Breaststroke. She took 3rd in the 100 individual medley and 100 freestyle.
• Rylee Kohan also broke the GJY team records in the 11-12 50 Backstroke, 100 Backstroke, and the 50 Breaststroke.
• Cael Long took 3rd in the 200 butterfly, 100 butterfly, and 200 Breaststroke.
• Noah Marsinko took 3rd in the 1000 freestyle.
• The relay team of Elijah Innis, Cael Long, Noah Marsinko, and Herman Zilch were district champions in the 15 and over 200 freestyle relay. They also took 2nd in the 200 and 400, 15 and over medley relay.
• The 15 and over 200 medley relay also broke the GJY team record by 2 seconds.
• Cael Long broke the GJY Boys 15 & over,200 Breast record.

PA YMCA State Championships

• 2022 PA YMCA State Championship team consisted of Rylee Kohan, Ethan Amponsah, Noah Marsinko, Elijah Innis, Herman Zilch and Cael Long
• Rylee Kohan took 1st place in the 50 Back, 2nd place in the 50 Free, and 3rd place in the 100 IM and 100 backstroke at the State Championships!
• Boys 400 Free Relay team won silver at States!
• Elijah Innis finished 2nd in the Boys 100 Fly at States
• 2nd place finish for Boys 200 Medley Relay at States

PA YMCA National Championships

• National Championship Team - Noah Marsinko, Elijah Innis, Herman Zilch and Cael Long
• Noah Marsinko broke the GJY Boys 15 & Over, 1000 Free record at National!
• Cael Long broke the GJY 15 & Over, 200 IM record at Nationals!

Comfort Closet

Did you know the Y stocks a hygiene closet for those in need? Items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and feminine products are always accepted. Drop off anytime at the front desk. Thank You!

Easter Hours

The Y will be closed on April 15 & April 17 in observance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We will have normal business hours on Saturday, April 16.

Volunteer Opportunity

Vision Together 2025 is having a Capture Team Work Day on Saturday, April 23. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Gather in the lobby at 416 Main Street for refreshments before heading out to work on Capture Team projects including Greenspace, Community Gardens and Bikes & Trails. For more information, contact haley@johnstownvision.com

Wine & Bourbon Auction

This fundraiser for our YMCA has been postponed to Saturday, October 1 at the Oilhouse! More information coming soon!

Local Pastors and members of the community gathered to pray for the Johnstown YMCA members, staff, and board members in March!

Our new Child Watch area under construction is getting some fairy-tale fun added to its walls to make it a bright and colorful space for our kiddos!