The West Roxbury YMCA Teen Camp is living it up this summer going rock climbing, to X Factor auditions and more.
Come school time in September, the campers (and counselors) of the West Roxbury YMCA Teen Camp will definitely be able to write a wonderful and fun essay about what they did this summer. So far, the camp has gone on rock climbing, to X Factor Auditions, Canobie Lake, and Codzilla. Check out photos of the fun.
West Roxbury YMCA offers several water programs for children and adults, including exercise classes in pools.
As swim season is upon us, the West Roxbury YMCA reminds kids and adults about the importance of practicing safety when in and around the water. The Y offers a variety of swim programs in West Roxbury, where swimmers can have fun while developing confidence, engaging in physical activity and learning safety skills that can save lives. “The West Roxbury YMCA is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic swimming lessons and water safety practices,” said Kelly Salisbury, Aquatics Director, West Roxbury YMCA. “We encourage kids and adults to have fun when in and around the water, but to always make safety their first priority.” The West Roxbury YMCA recommends the following safety tips for …
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The West Roxbury YMCA will begin construction in spring of next year and will have a new aquatics center, more parking and a community plaza.
Kathryn Davids Major Gifts Officer at YMCA of Greater Boston We are rapidly nearing the beginning of our branch renovations and we need your help to reach that goal! Through diligence and support from our staff, members and community we have currently raised approximately $800,000 towards our $1.5 million goal. We need your help to ensure that we can build the best Y for our friends and neighbors when we begin construction in spring of 2013. With this "Call to Action" your gift is a symbol to the West Roxbury community that the YMCA is here because of support from people like you. By making a gift to the West Roxbury Capital Campaign, you can ensure that the neighborhood will be able to thrive due to our new facility. Our vision for a …
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YMCA District Vice President Marion Kelly and West Roxbury YMCA Board of Advisors Chairman Jim Hennigan shared updated floor plans for the new YMCA site.
After years of planning, the much anticipated West Roxbury Branch YMCA renovations are closer to breaking ground. YMCA District Vice President Marion Kelly and Board of Advisors Chairman Jim Hennigan shared their updated plans during the West Roxbury Neighborhood Council meeting at the District E-5 Police Station’s Community Room. “We came up with a new design that had more usable space within the existing footprint of the building,” said Kelly on Tuesday night. YMCA’s present 22,000 square foot facility will almost double to 39,000 square feet. Kelly and Hennigan took a moment to walk the council through the detailed floor plans. The purchases of the old post office on Centre Street and the Boston Aid to the Blind building added new …
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Four familiar faces named as new board members of the West Roxbury YMCA.
Some familiar faces were unanimously voted onto the West Roxbury YMCA Board of Advisors - Janet Bakas, Anne Green, Robert McLaughlin and Jack O’Connor. Many people may recognize Janet Bakas with West Roxbury Main Streets, as well is the health care industry for the past 17 years, where she currently works at Faulkner Hospital and Harvard Vanguard. YMCA leaders praised Bakas' instrumental involvement in raising thousands for the Jimmy Fund and Main Streets through the “Pitching In” event. Parkway-area resident Anne Green, AVP/Branch Manager of The Cooperative Bank, spoke about why she wanted to become board member. "We want to be very supportove of community. Some big commercial banks don’t give a hoot about what goes on in the …
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Teens can visit any YMCA of Greater Boston branch to enroll with a valid state or student ID or with a parent present. Y memberships will be unrestricted from June 23 through September 8.
Editor's note: The following is a press release. Fulfilling its commitment to make healthy living accessible to all, the YMCA of Greater Boston is offering free summer memberships to teens ages 13 to 17 at all of its 13 branches, including the West Roxbury YMCA branch. Teens can visit any YMCA of Greater Boston branch to enroll with a valid state or student ID or with a parent present. The free summer memberships for teens are a part of the Y’s Get Summer program. Get Summer provides a safe and fun environment for teens to become well-rounded individuals, engaging them through sports, arts, leadership programs, community service projects, job skills training, college admission tutoring, technology, literacy, nutrition classes, dances, …
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West Roxbury YMCA Teens, staff and family members received free tickets courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.
I can still hear the roar of the crowd as Lebron James fouled out of the game in the last seconds of overtime. At last night's Game 4 of the Celtics versus the Heat playoff series, the West Roxbury YMCA Teens erupted in excitement. On Friday, the West Roxbury YMCA received tickets from Dunkin' Donuts to sit in the Kid Zone. We were able to invite eight teenagers and 13 family members (some who had never been to a Celtics game). The teens and I hopped aboard our Y van and headed to the Garden. We got in and headed for our seats (which were awesome), we sat down and the game started. The teens and families were joining in with the crowd for every good and “bad” call, screaming "De-fense!” and waving our playoff Celtic towels around. As the…
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YMCA camps are available for youths of all ages, with lots of field trips, athletics and fun. Ropes courses, hiking - and what's your favorite camp snack?
Leadership reflects attitude. So parents make a mental note - the following camp counselors at the YMCA programs are fun and sily, enjoy healthy snacks, and know when it's time to be serious. They're also First Aid Certified, enjoy taking field trips, keeping kids engaged, and climbing on ropes courses. Several counselors from the West Roxbury YMCA's summer camps: Little Bear, Big Bear, Dedham Enrichment Camp, and Hale, sat down with Patch to talk about what makes a good counselor and what they like best about camp. John Labelle Bio: Director of Little Bear Camp, 21, from Dedham, grew up in Dedham, and went to all the West Roxbury YMCA Camps as a camper. A student at UConn majoring in business. This is his fifth summer as a camp …
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A state bond will help fund the rehabbing of two Greater Boston YMCAs, including West Roxbury's.
Editor's note: The following is a press release. MassDevelopment has issued a $10.8 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of the YMCA of Greater Boston, founded in 1851 as the country’s first Y. The West Roxbury YMCA will be redeveloped and renovated with this bond. Improvements to the West Roxbury facility include a renovated gym and pool, a health and wellness center, awelcome center, an aquatics center, locker rooms, an expanded childcare area, enhanced space for youth sports, and programs for children with special needs. The Huntington Avenue Y’s addition will have a pool, gym, handball courts, and offices, with renovations to locker rooms, classrooms, meeting rooms, the lobby, reception area, and wellness and fitness areas. RBS Citizens…
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3:20 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
This is great news! The Y is badly in need of renovations and the open space on Centre street will provide a great place for the Y to hold Zumba classes and Boot Camps. The expansion of the Wellness Center and pool are going to make a huge difference to Y members. We can finally hold swim meets at the Y! I can’t wait for construction to start. more ›
Funds will go to lowering after school childcare programs run by the YMCA.
Editor's note: The following is a press release. The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation is contributing $5,000 to the YMCA of Greater Boston (West Roxbury YMCA).
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Sharon Foley
9:33 am on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
I would love to see something good happen at the Y. I was a member years ago, but had to cancel because you could never get a machine, and the bathrooms were never cleaned. Maybe new faces will make new changes. more ›