Category: Youth Development
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Winter / Spring Programs 2024
Start the year with fun at the Y. Browse our 2024 Winter/Spring programs, and visit your local YMCA to check out all the ways your family can stay active this season!
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Holiday Activities 2023
When everyone is home for the holidays, try one of these kid-approved activities for some quality family time!
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Holidays at the Y 2023
Spend the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ at the Y!
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Fall 2023 Programs
Fall into fun at the Y! There’s something fun for everyone in your family this fall at your local Metro Detroit Y, including STEAM programs, Basketball, Swim Lessons, and more.
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Join us July 16th for ViewFest at the Detroit Zoo
The Y is giving away 65 free tickets to ViewFest 2023, a one-of-a-kind event on July 16th at the Detroit Zoo.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children
Throughout April, we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing red flags and boundary violations and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important that all parents and caregivers know how to respond to boundary violations and warning signs if children tell you about abuse. At the Y,…
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Child Abuse Prevention Month | Talking with Your Children About Abuse
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about boundaries and preventing abuse.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month | Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids safe. Here are some important tips for parents to know as we work together to…
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Child Abuse Prevention Month | Our YMCA Employee Code of Conduct
The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our number one priority. Staff and volunteers at the YMCA Of Metropolitan Detroit follow our Code of Conduct to ensure the safety of all children who come through our…