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Spend your summer with the West Suburban YMCA

2024 seems to already be a hectic year, especially if you are a parent. If you haven’t figured out your child’s summer plans yet, do not stress. The West Suburban YMCA has 3 amazing summer camps with spots available. These camps are not just a fun place for your child, they are proven programs that are committed to youth development day in and day out.

Hoops and Fun: Teen March Madness Night 2024

Friday night's Teen March Madness night at the Wells Ave YMCA was a slam dunk, featuring a lineup of exciting activities, friendly competition, and delicious pizza.  The evening brought together over 40 teens from the community for a night of sports, fun, and friendship.

Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 15-19

Dear Families,

Creating a Safe Haven for Teens: A Recap of our Teen Center Event at the YMCA

This past Friday, our YMCA Teen Center hosted a free event that brought together 24 teens for an evening of fun, games, and socializing. This event aimed to provide a safe and inclusive space for teenagers to hang out and enjoy themselves. Here's a recap of the memorable night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and community spirit.

Y Day of Giving

On Tuesday, March 5th, our Y will be participating in the Y Day of Giving, when we will raise awareness of the life-changing impact of the Y and invite donations to help advance our mission.

Free Location to File Your Tax Return

Need to file your tax return? CAN-DO's VITA will open on Wednesday, February 7th to help Newton residents and others in nearby communties a convenient free location to file their tax returns.

2024 Winter Social Trivia Questions

Last night the development team had the pleasure of hosting board members and event sponsors at a small gathering. Check out some of our trivia questions we shared with our guests to see how well you know the Y!

Questions:

1. Who became the first black major league baseball player in 1947 and became a volunteer boys coach at the Harlem Y the same year?

School Closure Program at the Y

With the strike from the Newton Public Schools, the West Suburban YMCA OST Program is holding a Closure Day program at Church St. We are offering this program for children in grades K-8 operating from 8:30AM-4:00PM. The program will group children by grade and will feature a variety of sports, art, educational and recreational activities throughout the day.

Help the Y Win $15,000

Help WSYMCA Win Watertown Savings Bank’s Customer Choice Awards!

Watertown Savings Bank will be distributing $100,000 amongst several local non-profits, as determined by a voting contest. The winning non-profit will be awarded $15,000!

Meet our 2024 Boston Marathon Runner