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YMCA of the Capital Area Newsletter - Y Connection
July 2024
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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest location, YMCA Express at 14241 Airline Hwy.!
This 6,000 square foot facility offers cardio equipment, free weights, strength training equipment and will be accessible 24-hours! Join exclusively at this location for only $30 a month for individual memberships. Join now through July 15 and we will waive the joining fee. Join by going online to www.ymcabr.org/ymca-express and using the code "Yexpress".
Already a Y member? If so, you can visit this location as part of your city-wide membership. Please note that 24-Hour access is for 24-hour Y members, which can be added to any membership for an additional $5 per month.
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WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY | |
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Anyone can drown. No one should. July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, set forth by The United Nations and World Health Organization. The Y is joining in on raising #DrowningPrevention awareness as a public health issue. Visit who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day to learn more about this global campaign, these six evidence-based interventions and what you can do in your household and local community.
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In 2023, the 76th World Health Assembly adopted its first ever resolution on drowning prevention. The resolution accepts the invitation of the UN General Assembly for WHO to coordinate actions within the UN system on drowning prevention and facilitate the observance of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25 each year.
Drowning has caused over 2.5 million deaths in the last decade. Globally, the highest drowning rates occur among children aged 1–4 years, followed by children aged 5–9 years. The human, social and economic toll of these losses is intolerably high, and entirely preventable.
The WHO is also raising awareness on the six evidence-based, low-cost drowning prevention interventions that countries and organizations can use to drastically reduce the risk of drowning. These include:
- installing barriers controlling access to water
- providing safe places away from water for pre-school children, with capable childcare
- teaching swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills
- training bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation
- setting and enforcing safe boating, shipping and ferry regulations
- improving flood risk management
On World Drowning Prevention Day, discover how the Y can help your family be safe around water year-round. Visit www.ymcabr.org/saw to learn more.
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The roof has been installed and exterior walls are going up. For more updates on the A. C. Lewis YMCA construction, click HERE! | |
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The Y is excited to announce our new Reach & Rise® Group Mentoring Coordinator, Tyra Jenkins, CSW, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jenkins earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Southeastern Louisiana University, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University. She is a passionate and dedicated social worker committed to empowering individuals and communities to overcome challenges and achieve holistic well-being. Leveraging a strong foundation in social services, counseling, and advocacy, she aims to provide compassionate support, promote social justice, and foster positive change in the lives of those in need. Tyra has a particular passion for working with children and families within the Baton Rouge community.
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Tyra is launching a new program for our Y, where we’ll be a part of a national, therapeutic mentoring program that matches adult volunteer mentors (age 21+) with young people. A key feature of the program is the inclusion of parents in the mentoring process. Tyra will be providing ongoing mentor support, family support, and case management. This free program was established to serve the needs of young people not being met by existing youth services. The program aims to provide youth with positive, growth-inducing relationships with adults through the mentoring process. Learn more here.
We would like to welcome Tyra to the Y family!
If you are interested in learning more about the volunteer opportunities with this program, please visit here or reach out to Tyra at tjenkins@ymcabr.org.
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In YMCA Youth Sports, there are no tryouts and no one gets cut from the team. Everyone who registers is assigned to a team and all players have the opportunity to play. Register now for soccer, volleyball, and team basketball. | |
Registration begins July 1. Click here to register. | |
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Summer camp is in full swing, and all of our campers are having a great time!
YMCA Summer Camps at the Y offers kids countless opportunities to laugh, learn, lead, make lasting friendships and have FUN!
It's not too late to sign up for all of the fun, so register today!
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The Y is committed to teaching children and adults to swim and gain confidence around bodies of water. YMCA Swimming Lessons are available for anyone 6 months of age and older. Y swim instructors are nationally certified and provide important life skills that could save a life. Learn more and sign up today! | |
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Summer Learning Week is July 15-19 and the Y is excited to share five ways you can keep your family learning all summer long!
1.Fostering Friendships: The science of learning and development tells us that relationships are key for addressing trauma and helping kids thrive.
2. Love of Literacy & Learning: Reading is fun! It's also critical to a child’s success in school, and in life.
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3. Wonders of Wellness: Summer is the perfect time to get children on their feet, moving and eating healthy.
4. Summer Skill-Building: Ready, Set, Succeed! Support a student in charting their course for success during and beyond high school.
5. Amazing Arts: Research confirms that the arts prepare students for school, life, and the workplace.
Read more on our blog: https://www.ymcabr.org/blogs
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Red, white and blue (and fireworks, too!) Happy 4th of July, from all of us at the YMCA of the Capital Area. As a reminder, we are closed for Independence Day. | | |
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Have you participated in one of our wellness challenges on our FREE Y app? These challenges will help keep you motivated and you have the opportunity to win some awesome YMCA prizes! Challenges are FREE to participate!
Download the Y app for free from the app store by searching "YMCA of the Capital Area". Click on "challenges" within the Y app and click "join challenge" to participate. This month's challenge is to complete 20 miles throughout the month of July. Join the challenge for a chance to win a Y multipurpose tool!
Good luck!
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Congratulations to our May Challenge winners:
Nick V. and Kristy A.
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July 2 : T-Shirt Tuesday, wear a Y shirt today.
July 4: Happy Fourth of July! The Y will be closed.
July 17: Member Appreciation Day
July 26: Friend Friday, Bring a friend to the Y for free!
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