YMCA News

Aquatic center at 'The Heights' opens
WHIO.com
May 26, 2012

A smattering of officials lined up for a photo op as a swirling mass of families toting towels gathered outside the new pool.

In addition to being Huber Heights’ new public pool –something that had been absent nearly four years – the “Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights” is a key part of the area’s development, according to William Jump, president of the development firm.

Huber Heights Aquatic Center Opens Saturday
www.daytonsnewssource.com
May 24, 2012

HUBER HEIGHTS -- Huber Heights city leaders are getting ready to unveil the new Kroger Aquatic Center at the Heights.

The grand opening is Saturday May 26.

It took 10 months to complete the project that includes a lap pool for adults, fitted with a diving board.

Fly 200-Feet Above Water on Midwest’s Largest Zip Line Canopy Tour
The Hands-free Guided Tour Includes 9 Zip Lines and 9 Sky Bridges
By Lois Friedland - About.com Guide

Local zipline unveils new thrills over Little Miami

YMCA Camp Kern has added two new ziplines 200 feet above river.

By Justin McClelland, Staff Writer
Updated 11:37 AM Thursday, March 29, 2012
OREGONIA — Marne Miller predicted that she was going to scream as soon as she stepped off the platform and into the gaping tree-covered unknown.

True to her world, Miller produced a shriek as she stepped off the platform 45 feet above the ground, for a minute-long journey over the Little Miami River.

Ohio YMCA camp set to open zip lines over river

The Associated Press
11:01 AM Saturday, March 24, 2012
OREGONIA, Ohio — A YMCA camp is getting ready to open two new zip lines over a southwest Ohio river as part of an outdoor attraction.

A judge rejected a conservation group's effort to block Camp Kern from putting up the lines in natural areas along the Little Miami River, saying it was no more intrusive than a permitted bike path.

The attraction allows people to be strapped into harnesses and "zip" along cable lines.

Volunteer of the Year Award Presented To Local Y Supporter
Roger Beehler received award of appreciation from Beavercreek YMCA

[Dayton, OH 3/19/12] – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Roger “Skip” Beehler as the Beavercreek YMCA volunteer of the year.

Volunteer of the Year Award Presented To Local Y Supporter
Veronica Rathbun received award of appreciation from Fairborn YMCA

[Dayton, OH 3/19/12] – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Veronica Rathbun as the Fairborn YMCA volunteer of the year.

Volunteer of the Year Award Presented To Local Y Supporter
Imogene Dutze received award of appreciation from Preble County YMCA

[Dayton, OH 3/19/12] – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Imogene Dutze as the Preble County YMCA volunteer of the year.