YMCA News

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.

Cross-training: everything but the kitchen sink
Dayton Daily News
by Debbie Juniewicz
September 20, 2012

Running, rowing and power lifting. Using a jump rope, kettle bells, medicine ball or maybe even an indoor sled — you never know what to expect when you step into a cross-training class.

“If you keep your workout the same, your body and mind get used to it,” said Darlene Reid, senior health and wellness director at the Coffman YMCA. “These classes keep you engaged because they are ever-changing.”

Girl Scout troop honors Gold Award recipients
Fairborn Daily Herald
September 19, 2012

Fairborn Girl Scout Troop 30463 is pleased to announce that all six of its Scouts have earned the Gold Award. Very few Girl Scouts ever receive the Gold Award, so to have all the girls in one Troop earn this award is an unusual feat.

For Immediate Release

‘CROCODILES’ SWIM TEAM COMPLETES RECORD SEASON

August 28, 2012 - The Coffman Family YMCA Swim Team recently completed a record setting season!! Focusing a “Team First” attitude, the Crocodiles have fast become a local standard in competitive swimming and are currently building the team for future seasons.

For Immediate Release

Local Gymnasts Vault Over the Competition!

For Immediate Release

YMCA of Greater Dayton Enhances Standards for Early Learning Centers and School Age Enrichment Programs

Improved healthy eating and physical activity guidelines implemented to make Miami Valley kids healthier

Huber Heights plans free festival for new amphitheater
Dayton Daily News
by Steven Matthews
08/17/12

The Eichelberger Amphitheater at The Heights is on schedule to open Labor Day weekend, and the city of Huber Heights hopes that the festivities are the beginning of what will be another successful facility at its recreation complex.

DBJ honors Healthiest Employers in Dayton at event
Dayton Business Journal
by Olivia Barrow
08/09/12

About 150 of Dayton’s most fit gathered Wednesday morning at the Dayton Business Journal’s second annual Healthiest Employers event.

Hosted at the Crowne Plaza, the event recognized the top 13 employers in the region for their innovative and successful employee health programs.

YMCA triathlon set Aug. 4
Event encourages competition, raises scholarship funds
Dayton Daily News
by Erica Harrah
08/02/12

TROTWOOD — The Trotwood YMCA will hold its sixth annual Strong Kids Triathlon Aug.4 at United Theological Seminary, 4501 Denlinger Road.  “The goal of the triathlon is to encourage healthy living among Miami Valley kids,” said Jessi Graham, Director of Marketing for YMCA of Greater Dayton.

For Immediate Release

School Age Enrichment Programs Provide Needed Services For Working Parents