Happy Wednesday, Y fam! We're halfway through another week. You've got this one! Make the rest of the week count! |
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Our biggest community event is NEXT month! Join us for YMCA of Metro Atlanta Days of Service Friday, September 9 or Saturday, September 10. Join the YMCA of Metro Atlanta along with our partners, members, staff and volunteers to make an impact through YMCA community service projects across the metro area.
Together we can make a significant impact for children and families throughout Atlanta.
YMCA Days of Service sponsorship opportunities are available, and include marketing and public relations recognition. For more information,
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We are excited to announce that our very own Lauren Koontz, president and CEO of YMCA of Metro Atlanta, has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs in 2022!
Lauren will be honored at the annual Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards along with other business, civic and community leaders who define leadership and strengthen the fabric of the Atlanta community.
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Stack Workout
This is an awesome workout that you’ll definitely feel afterward! It’s called a “stack” workout because we continue to stack on additional exercises! Start with exercise #1 and complete it, then you’ll do #1 and #2, then #1, #2 and #3, etc. Get moving!
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- 40 Criss-cross Pickups
- 30 Planks Up/Downs
- 20 V-ups
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10 Jump Lunges 10 each side
- 20 Triceps Pushups
- 30 Raised Leg Toe Touches
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40 Power Skips 20 each side
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30 Plank Shoulder Taps 15 each side
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20 Scissor Kicks 10 each side
- 10 Pushups
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“The variety and the quality of activity offered. Qualified instructors who will meet with you on any level. Extremely important for all parties involved.”
– Linda, The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
Thank you, Linda! Our instructors are there to help you through your fitness journey, no matter the stage at which you find yourself.
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Recently, the Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA sent 11 of their 19 swim team members to the State Games of America in Des Moines, Iowa.
The State Games of America is a biennial Olympic-style event featuring competition between State Game medal winners from across the nation. These youth (ages 8-19) competed at high levels and brought home seven gold, five silver and two bronze medals!
HUGE congrats to our Y swimmers on their incredible performance and win! We're proud of you!
And THANK YOU to the Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund and Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta for all the support in making this experience possible!
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NBA Alumni Free Youth Basketball Clinic
Join Full Court Press: Prep for Success on Saturday, August 13 for a youth basketball and mentoring clinic for boys and girls ages 6-18.
The program is designed to introduce participating youth to positive role models in both basketball and life, with equal time spent on the basketball court, in the classroom and at a mentoring roundtable as part of a robust curriculum.
Full Court Press: Prep for Success is a joint initiative of the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), and the National Basketball Coaches Association and is directly supported by the NBA through its Jr. NBA initiative.
Watch this video about the clinic.
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ATLANTA FALCONS TICKET OFFER |
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The Atlanta Falcons invite all YMCA members, family, and friends to their game on Sunday, October 2 as they take on the Cleveland Browns at 1:00 pm.
In addition to your game ticket, $10 of every ticket purchased will go back to supporting scholarships so that all kids have the opportunity to participate youth sports at the Y.
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30 Years of Adventure
Join the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00 am–3:00 pm for their 30th anniversary event!
Come see old friends and share stories of great times and lives touched at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA. This event is benefiting our WHY IT MATTERS Annual Giving Campaign.
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Light Up The Corners
Join the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA Saturday, August 20 for Light Up The Corners 4 Mile Run and Twilight Trot. Light Up The Corners is an annual glowing, flashing, blinking, shining, nighttime running party and fundraiser all in one!
All proceeds from the event go to benefit less fortunate children and families in our community who are struggling by giving them the chance to participate in life-enhancing programs and activities at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA.
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10 Frugal Back-To-School Shopping Tips
With school starting up, or having already started, it’s important to consider back-to-school shopping and realizing the needs of your student. Rising prices of consumer products has made shopping different than in years past.
U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of 10 frugal tips to help you get the most out of your experience this year.
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Campers at Camp Eagle Point in Forsyth County participated in multiple activities including archery, kayaking, fishing, and just hanging on the beach!
All of these activities based at one location provide a unique experience and help campers connect with the outdoors.
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Check this section every week for the latest YMCA360 videos that include workouts, recipes, arts and crafts, sports training, and even guitar lessons!
YMCA360 is the VIRTUAL YMCA available to all Y members online–so you can access awesome Y programming and workouts ANYTIME, ANYWHERE from your tablet, computer or smartphone!
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This week features activities to help your preschooler become a more confident swimmer. Check out these videos:
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All this and more is FREE with your YMCA membership! Here's how to get started:
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Visit YMCA360.org OR download the Atlanta Y App on your phone, Apple TV, Roku or Android TV.
- Type in your zip code and choose your membership branch.
- Type in your email address and get your verification code.
- Now go explore YMCA360!
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