YMCA News

Cincinnati.com
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Camp Kern is 100
Elaine Trumpey

Camp Kern, Ohio’s largest camp and the 12th largest YMCA Camp in the U.S., marks its 100th year of operation with an open house and celebration for alumni, staff, campers and camper families on June 19. As many as 1,000 guests are expected to celebrate the occasion.

Insurer's partner in diabetes fight: YMCA
By Annalyn Censky, CNN Money
April 14, 2010

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In a move aimed at combating the spread of diabetes, insurer UnitedHealth Group is launching a new program that will pay for lifestyle coaching at YMCA facilities.

Under the proposal announced Wednesday, the insurer will cover 16-week programs at the YMCA that discuss changes in eating, exercise and other lifestyle habits.

An Insurer’s New Approach to Diabetes
By REED ABELSON
The New York Times
Published: April 13, 2010

This could be one glimpse of the future of health insurance.

  
Outdoor Adventure Reaches New Heights, on the Midwest’s Largest Canopy Zipline Tour, Ozone Zipline Adventures
PRWeb.com
March 30, 2010

The Midwest’s largest zipline tour, Ozone Zipline Adventures, reopens for the season on April 1. Much like zipline tours in exotic destinations, Ozone Zipline Adventures is an eco-adventure that combines the thrills of flying through the treetops at heights of 200 feet above the valley floor, with outdoor recreation, environmental education and historical awareness.   

Trainer uses her struggles to motivate in YMCA program
Dayton Daily News
By Beth Anspach, Contributing Writer   1:41 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Teri J. Munger can trace the roots of her self-proclaimed passion for health and wellness back to the beginning of her career in the United States Air Force, more than two decades ago.

“I always struggled with my weight as an adult,” Munger said, “But when I decided upon an Air Force career, I knew I had to get ‘fit for duty,’ and get disciplined if I wanted to keep my job.”

Offering thanks a good life lesson
Dayton Daily News
By Debbie Juniewicz
February 24, 2010

There are parties, putt-putt and parades but the South YMCA Adventure Princesses focus on community service as well as camaraderie.

Huber Heights YMCA fills positions for Program Director and Health & Wellness Director
Huber Heights Courier
Friday, February 12, 2010

After much searching and many applications, resumes and interviews, the Huber Heights YMCA is very proud to announce the appointment of two new directors. Matt Mowery has been appointed as the Program Director and Teri Munger has been appointed as the Health and Wellness Director.

YMCA’s Strong Kids programs helps struggling families
Dayton Daily News
By Shirley Belcher, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2010
EATON — In 2003, Kim and Jennifer Jenkins and their three daughters joined the Preble County YMCA.

They said they liked the YMCA, especially since one their three daughters, Kassidey, 10, has cystic fibrosis and has benefited by swimming, playing basketball and dancing the Zumba there.

Making Fitness a Priority
Dayton Daily News - GO! Section
by Alexis Larson

"Y" holds ribbon cutting for expansion
The Register Herald
by Eddie Mowen, Editor

February 9, 2010 - What started as a dream some 18 years ago, a dream to give kids in Preble County something to do, has turned out bigger than could ever have been imagined.

Last week, the Preble County YMCA, which opened 7 years ago, celebrated its expansion of a 2,000 square foot addition to the fitness center, more office and meeting space - and it nearly tripled the size of its nursery.