Welcoming Week
Belonging Begins With Us!
Welcoming Week (September 9-18) is a national celebration that brings together newcomer immigrants and U.S.-born residents to promote cross-cultural understanding and showcase the growing movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for ALL.
Visit the Y during Welcoming Week for more information and activities in the lobby and on social media to help make connections and cultivate a sense of belonging!
- Global Connections: Where are you from? Where did your family come from? Show us on our interactive world map!
- Say Hello: Learn to say "hello" in a new language! Do you know a language other than English? Add your language's word for "hello" so others can learn too.
- Be a Welcomer: Tell us why you think it is important to help others feel welcomed and included!
- Get Social: Snap a selfie and post with the hashtag #BelongingBeginsWithUS or use the Y-branded "This is what belonging looks like" Giphy sticker in an Instagram or Facebook story!
- Tell Us More: We're encouraging our members and program participants to complete a brief survey related to diversity, inclusion, and race at our YMCA. Your feedback is essential in helping us make informed decisions to build a more welcoming community.
- Try the Y: Not a member? Try us out for free during Welcoming Week - swim in the pool, workout in the fitness center, shoot hoops in the gym, etc. We hope you'll consider joining our community!
Help us continue to make our community a welcoming place for ALL!
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Kids Night Out
Parents, you’ve earned a night off! Send the kids to the Y and we’ll take care of the rest. They will have a fun evening with for pizza for dinner, a movie, games, arts and crafts, and more. This program is open to kids in grade K-8.
COST
West Suburban YMCA Members: $30 per child
Community (non-members): $35 per child
REGISTRATION
To reserve a spot for Kids Night Out, call the Y’s Welcome Center at 617-244-6050 ext. 0. All participants will need to have a completed Kids Night Out Registration form by the start of the event. For more information about the program, contact Seamus Bruno at seamusb@wsymca.org
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Kids Night Out
Parents, you’ve earned a night off! Send the kids to the Y and we’ll take care of the rest. They will have a fun evening with for pizza for dinner, a movie, games, arts and crafts, and more. This program is open to kids in grade K-8.
COST
$30 per child
REGISTRATION
To reserve a spot for Kids Night Out, please register, here. For more information about the program, contact Seamus Bruno at seamusb@wsymca.org.
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Healthy Kids Day
The Y is inspiring kids to live up to their potential by being healthy, active, and engaged! We're excited for families to unplug and come to the New Balance Track & Field for this FREE family event featuring healthy games, activities, and sports.
WSYMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day 2023 to Encourage Active Living and Learning for Families
The West Suburban YMCA will hold Healthy Kids Day, a free community event, on Saturday May 6 from 2-4 pm. Healthy Kids Day will be held at the Church St Y at 276 Church St, Newton, MA. This annual event is part of the Y's nationwide initiative to improve the health and well-being of children and families. The Y aims to inspire kids to stay active, engaged, and learn while away from school, establishing healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Healthy Kids Day 2023 will offer a variety of fun and educational activities designed to keep children moving, exploring, and developing essential skills. The event will feature sports, arts and crafts, projects, kids' yoga, obstacle courses, nutrition workshops, and much more. Families attending the event will have the opportunity to connect with local community organizations and resources that support children's out-of-school learning and growth. Research indicates that children can face numerous obstacles during out-of-school time that hinder their academic, social, and physical development. Healthy Kids Day serves as a reminder that all children deserve the tools and opportunities to achieve their full potential, even when school is not in session.
Healthy Kids Day 2023 at the Church Street Y is a free event open to the public, and all families in the Newton area are encouraged to attend.
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Kids Night Out
Parents, you’ve earned a night off! Send the kids to the Y and we’ll take care of the rest. They will have a fun evening with for pizza for dinner, a movie, games, arts and crafts, and more. This program is open to kids in grade K-8.
COST
West Suburban YMCA Members: $30 per child
Community (non-members): $35 per child
REGISTRATION
To reserve a spot for Kids Night Out, call the Y’s Welcome Center at 617-244-6050 ext. 0. All participants will need to have a completed Kids Night Out Registration form by the start of the event. For more information about the program, contact Seamus Bruno at seamusb@wsymca.org
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Camp Frank A. Day Overnight Camp Information Sessions
Are you thinking about residential summer camp in 2022 for your child(ren)? Not sure if your child is ready? Wondering what they do from dusk to dawn while away from home? Join us for a virtual information session, and learn from Stephan Lockney, YMCA Camp Frank A Day Director, who will cover the ABCs of residential summer camp. Topics covered will include registration, preparing for camp, the facility, cabin life, staffing, programs, communication, medical care, camp traditions, meals, and so much more! We’ll answer any and all questions you and/or your children might have about the Camp Frank A. Day experience.
Sign up to attend an information session here: https://signup.com/go/GcekpFf
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Camp Frank A. Day Overnight Camp Information Sessions
Are you thinking about residential summer camp in 2022 for your child(ren)? Not sure if your child is ready? Wondering what they do from dusk to dawn while away from home? Join us for a virtual information session, and learn from Stephan Lockney, YMCA Camp Frank A Day Director, who will cover the ABCs of residential summer camp. Topics covered will include registration, preparing for camp, the facility, cabin life, staffing, programs, communication, medical care, camp traditions, meals, and so much more! We’ll answer any and all questions you and/or your children might have about the Camp Frank A. Day experience.
Sign up to attend an information session here: https://signup.com/go/GcekpFf
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Camp Frank A. Day Overnight Camp Information Sessions
Are you thinking about residential summer camp in 2022 for your child(ren)? Not sure if your child is ready? Wondering what they do from dusk to dawn while away from home? Join us for a virtual information session, and learn from Stephan Lockney, YMCA Camp Frank A Day Director, who will cover the ABCs of residential summer camp. Topics covered will include registration, preparing for camp, the facility, cabin life, staffing, programs, communication, medical care, camp traditions, meals, and so much more! We’ll answer any and all questions you and/or your children might have about the Camp Frank A. Day experience.
Sign up to attend an information session here: https://signup.com/go/GcekpFf
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Camp Frank A. Day Overnight Camp Information Sessions
Are you thinking about residential summer camp in 2022 for your child(ren)? Not sure if your child is ready? Wondering what they do from dusk to dawn while away from home? Join us for a virtual information session, and learn from Stephan Lockney, YMCA Camp Frank A Day Director, who will cover the ABCs of residential summer camp. Topics covered will include registration, preparing for camp, the facility, cabin life, staffing, programs, communication, medical care, camp traditions, meals, and so much more! We’ll answer any and all questions you and/or your children might have about the Camp Frank A. Day experience.
Sign up to attend an information session here: https://signup.com/go/GcekpFf
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Love Starts With YOU: 6-Week Wellness Challenge
Love Starts With Y-O-U in 2022!
6-Week Wellness Challenge
Over 2 years into a pandemic, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself… both physically and mentally. Kicking off on Valentine's Day, this 6-week challenge will have you focus on a different goal each week in order to achieve an overall healthier and happier you!
DATES: February 14 - April 1
Join at any time during the 6-week challenge to gain access to the private Facebook group!
COST: $22
Open to all - you do not need to be a WSYMCA member to participate.
PROGRAM CODE: FTLOVE
WHAT YOU GET:
- Exclusive access to the private Facebook Group
- Training advice and tips, tracking methods, and encouragement to keep you motivated
- Ability to interact with others in the challenge group for support and accountability
- Chance to win fabulous fitness-related prizes including personal training sessions, massage gift certificates, wireless headphones, foam rollers, or a free month of Y membership!
REGISTER: To register, click here and scroll down on the page to find the "Love Starts With Y-O-U" program, or you can call the Welcome Center and register by providing the program code "FTLOVE" for the 22ESP session!
WEEKLY THEMES
Week 1: We Like to Move It - Steps Challenge
Week 2: Bottoms Up - Hydration Challenge
Week 3: Sleeping's Not the Enemy - Stress Release and Sleep Challenge
Week 4: Stronger Than Yesterday - Strength Challenge
Week 5: Stretch and Release - Flexibility and Stretch Challenge
Week 6: Get the Balance Right - Balance Challenge
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