YMCA News

Facilities make fitness fun for kids
YMCA programs in Englewood and Huber Heights teach youngsters
Dayton Daily News
By Debbie Juniewicz
11/22/12

Author tours local summer camp
WDTN
by Emily Zengel
11/16/12

WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) - An internationally-known author traveled halfway around the world to visit a Warren County YMCA camp.

Camp Kern hosts several literary-themed summer camps, including week-long sessions based on the "Ranger's Apprentice" series from Australia.

"From the moment the kids check in, through the whole seven days and six nights of camp, they are in that world of the book," said Executive Director Jeff Merhig.

Three Quick & Easy Workouts You Can Do Before Work
WRGT-TV
11/5/12

BURPEE OVERHEAD PRESS (Under 5 Minutes)
This is a full body workout that will get your heart rate up and strengthen your upper and lower body.  You will need a set of dumbbells between 8 and 15 lbs.

Power of pink raises 40K
by Kelley King
WDTN
10/27/12

The Huber Heights pink fire engine was on display at the Warrior Soccer Fall Classic at the Warrior Soccer Complex on Fishburg Road Saturday to promote awareness for breast cancer.

To date, the pink fire truck has raised over $40,000 to support breast cancer research.

The fully functional pink truck made its debut earlier this month at the Huber Heights Fire Department open house.

Fairborn gets ready for first Halloween Festival
Fairborn Daily Herald
by Amanda Crowe
10/24/12

For Immediate Release

FREE HARVEST PARTY AT THE HUBER HEIGHTS Y

[Huber Heights, OH – 10/24/12] – In celebration of the season, a Harvest Party Celebration is  scheduled for Sunday, October 28th from 6pm to 8pm. This party will be held at the Huber Heights YMCA, in collaboration with Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church.

Disney Characters Show Up at Fairborn YMCA
WDTN
10/19/12
FAIRBORN -- Thirty preschoolers got a big surprise Friday when they got to meet some of their favorite Disney characters.

Mister and Mrs. Incredible showed up at the Fairborn YMCA to lead a morning of fitness fun. Each child also received ticket vouchers for the Disney On Ice performance this weekend at the Nutter Center.

W. Carrollton YMCA to host Trunk or Treat
Dayton Daily News
By Marie Kriedman
10/17/12

The second annual Trunk or Treat event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the West Carrollton branch of the YMCA, 900 S. Alex Road, in West Carrollton.

A section of the parking lot will closed for participants, and families can park there. Children will trick or treat among the cars in the closed section. YMCA staff members will participate by dressing up and decorating their cars.

For Immediate Release

Coffman Family YMCA Recognizes Board Leaders

Water safety at the forefront in wake of tragedy
WDTN
September 25, 2012

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) - The Warren County Coroner's office confirmed Jonah Smith, 4, drowned in a lake after wandering from his Franklin Township home Monday.

Jonah's body was found lifeless in the water about 100 yards from his home on Cam Drive, officials said.  His father reported him missing just before 1 p.m.  Officials found the boy deceased in the water just before 2:30 p.m.