The YMCA dance program holds its performance season January- May. Over 50 local dancers ranging in age from three to adult will perform dance routines in the upcoming recital in ballet, jazz and tap. Dancers have been learning choreography under the instruction of Christine Curtis, Breana Johnson and Lenna Stever- Sobanja over the past several months and will be putting... READ MORE >
There is a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. It includes habits like looking both ways before crossing the street, washing your hands with soap and water and eating fruits and vegetables every day. For too many parents, safety in and around water is not on... READ MORE >
Preventing child abuse and neglect is a universal societal concern. It also has never had more meaning than now during the pandemic when programs like home visiting and parent support groups are not able to meet. The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on daily life for parents is extraordinary. Many parents may now find themselves with a lack of... READ MORE >
This week, the Cook County YMCA is redeploying our resources to best support the most pressing needs in our community. We are aligning with our city, school district, and community partners to serve parents who must work, including health care workers, first responders, and essential employees who protect our community and its members. We will also work to provide access... READ MORE >
Cook County Community Education and the YMCA invite you to be a part of our life-changing missions. By playing in or sponsoring the Chip in For Youth Celebrity Charity Golf Scramble, you are directly improving the lives of children in our community. Our fundraising goal for this event is $20,000, which will support the Cook County Child Care Center, Summer... READ MORE >
The Cook County YMCA wants families in Cook County to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s... READ MORE >
The countdown to summer is on and kids aren’t the only ones looking forward to the summer months. The Cook County YMCA is getting ready for an influx of programming and activities that stimulate both mind and body, in an effort to help children have an amazing summer. “It’s important that children both play and learn throughout the summer,” said... READ MORE >
Two local athletes, Mark Abrahamson and Sally Summer-Mellang represented Cook County at the Minnesota Senior Games held in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The Senior games are for competitors ages 50-89. Participants could choose from over 22 events in which to compete including swimming, tennis, running, pickleball, golf, cycling, basketball, archery, and more. Participants scoring a gold, silver, or bronze advance to... READ MORE >
Hearts were pounding on Valentine’s Day as 12 Cook County swimmers competed at the Minnesota State Championship meet at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. Over 1,000 swimmers from 19 teams attended the meet and competed to earn points and the chance to be named State Champions. Individuals and relay teams score points by placing in the top... READ MORE >
On January 24, 14 swimmers from Cook County attended the YMCA Northern Sectional swim meet held in Brainerd, Minnesota. They competed with swimmers from Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, and Superior. The Northern Sectional team is part of the Minnesota YMCA Swim League. Twenty-two other teams from across Minnesota make up this league. At the Brainerd event, each of the four... READ MORE >
