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A Summer of Firsts: How Blue Mountain Day Camp Embraced Unique Needs
For Rolanda Hossack’s family, summer 2026 at Blue Mountain Day Camp, a program of Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, was a summer of firsts.
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How to Create a Family Routine and Stick to It
Between work, school, sports, child care, and household responsibilities, family life can feel overwhelming. Creating a family routine can help bring...
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How to Reduce Stress: Science-Backed Strategies That Actually Work
The most effective ways to reduce stress include regular exercise, a nutritious diet, mindfulness practices like meditation, taking mental health...
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Exercise Benefits for Seniors Over 65: 7 Reasons to Start Moving Today
Regular exercise gives adults over 65 seven powerful benefits: stronger bones and muscles, better balance, higher energy, improved flexibility, lower...
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6 Essential Tips for National Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month, the perfect time to brush up on how to keep everyone safe while enjoying pools, lakes, rivers and beaches. As...
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A Second Home That Helped Edwin Find His Voice
When Edwin first arrived at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, he was quiet, hesitant, and unsure of what the week ahead would bring. His mother Shannon...
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The Magic of Screen-Free Summer Camps: Boosting Kids' Growth and Joy
There is something that happens in the first few days of camp that parents rarely get to witness. A child who was glued to a screen at home suddenly...
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What Is a Counselor-in-Training Program? How It Builds Teen Leaders
Does your teen want to build real leadership skills this summer while having fun? The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at Metropolitan YMCA of the...