Octorara YMCA

FFA at Octorara High School brought back bring your tractor to school day. Our PreK students were able to go and enjoy all the different tractors.

Have you heard about our new camp enhancements?!? We are testing out some of our "Camp WOWs" that are coming to our Y Summer Camp this summer. Our Association team had fun playing Archery Tag - check it out! Learn more about Y Summer Camp - https://hubs.la/H0Mg7X30

Why is giving to others good for your health? It's a win-win in our book. https://hubs.la/H0K-w8S0 Experience this positivity for yourself and give to the annual CAMP-aign today! --> https://hubs.la/H0K-ww90

The recipe for a healthy kid includes a dash of fun. It’s important to let kids be kids! Parents should make sure they are joining in the fun with their kids. Close the laptop, turn off the phone and have uninterrupted play time. These opportunities allow adults to model a love for activity while providing invaluable family bonding time. Join us for Healthy Kids Day TOMORROW Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM to learn more about the ingredients that make a healthy kid. https://hubs.la/H0KPptT0 #HKD2021

The recipe for a healthy kid includes a pinch of curiosity. Children who are read to by a family member at least three times per week are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25 percent in reading compared to their peers. Encourage children to access new wonders by reading stories together. Join us for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM to learn more about the ingredients that make a healthy kid.https://hubs.la/H0KPnXN0 #HKD2021

Have an Impact on Your Community by Working for Your Community. We are actively searching for summer jobs especially Lifeguards and Camp Counselors. "You have the chance to give these kids the best summer of their lives. The most rewarding thing about being a counselor is, at the end of the day, watching your campers explain their day to their parents with the biggest smile on their face and knowing you helped them have this really awesome day." - YMCA Camp Counselor... There are many other positions open throughout our YMCA of Greater Brandywine community (which includes eight different locations). Check them out here - https://hubs.la/H0LtwX90 #werehiring #ymcajobs #workatthey #ymcagbwstrong

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has issued new orders to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 that will be in effect from Saturday, December 12 through Monday, January 4. During this time, our INDOOR fitness centers, gymnasiums, pools and tennis courts are closed. However, just as you’ve come to expect, we’re still here for our community and are offering countless ways for you to continue staying strong and healthy during this time. Read the details here: https://hubs.la/H0Cvmyd0.

Late yesterday, Governor Wolf issued new orders to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. These orders go into effect on Saturday, December 12. We will be communicating details on how this will impact our YMCA offerings later today, Friday, December 11. Please stay tuned for details.

Today’s the DAY! Our Season Giving Live Stream is TONIGHT at 6:30 PM. You can tune in to the live stream event at: https://hubs.la/H0CmG080 Continue to bid on auction items and purchase raffle tickets by texting ygbwevent to 843.606.5995 or https://hubs.la/H0CmtFM0 Our auction closes tonight at 8:00 PM.

We have a TON of auction items that are YMCA of Greater Brandywine-specific! How about virtual voice lessons with Miss. Janelle from the Upper Main Line YMCA? We are also offering an exclusive (the first group in), VIP family experience to UMLY’s Holiday Outdoor Festival! Additional YMCAGBW centered auction items include: Swim coaching with Lou Petto at UMLY Raptor/ Banyard Animal Party at UMLY... Sponsor an Employee of the Month parking spot at the Brandywine Y. Tennis lessons with Don Draper at UMLY. Be Balanced - Three Personal Training Sessions at the Airport Road YMCA. Private Birding Tour at UMLY. Private family swim lesson at the Jennersville Y. AND of course, personalized parking spaces at EACH branch. Bid TODAY (auction closes on Thursday night) and show support for your YGBW family. Access the virtual auction by texting ygbwevent to 843.606.5995 or on the web by visiting the following URL: https://hubs.la/H0CftSd0

We are TWO days away from our "Season of Giving" Virtual Live Stream Event! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to support your favorite YMCA branch by participating in the virtual auction, bidding on auction items, and purchasing raffle tickets (Nintendo Switch Lite is one of the items up for grabs!). Register for the FREE live stream event (and tune in for raffle winners) at: https://hubs.la/H0CbGJN0... Access the virtual auction by texting ygbwevent to 843.606.5995 or on the web at the following URL: https://hubs.la/H0CbNxT0