ACTIVE OLDER ADULT FITNESS CLASS UPDATES & CHANGES

Due to some recent staffing changes, we are making some adjustments and changes to our group exercise class schedules, which may include some class cancellations over the next few weeks.  Our hope is to be able to bring back some of these classes once we have filled instructor positions. Active Older Adult Class Cancellations WEDNESDAY … Continue reading ACTIVE OLDER ADULT FITNESS CLASS UPDATES & CHANGES →

CREATING A CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Child Abuse Prevention Month The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our number one priority. Staff and volunteers at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA follow steps to ensure the safety of all children who come … Continue reading CREATING A CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT →

Talking with Your Children About Abuse

Child Abuse Prevention Month Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about boundaries and preventing abuse. Young Children Parents can … Continue reading Talking with Your Children About Abuse →

Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs

Child Abuse Prevention Month At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority – especially following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids safe. Here … Continue reading Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs →

How many families can you help the Y impact in our community?

Dear Valued Community Member,  Being part of a community means supporting each other and making the world a better place TOGETHER.  That’s exactly what our Annual Campaign achieves, thanks to our gracious donors.  One hundred percent of the funds collected stay local to our Y and go directly to programs and services that help children, families … Continue reading How many families can you help the Y impact in our community? →

Fond du Lac Family YMCA to participate in YMCA Day of Giving March 2nd

Community Goal to raise $10,000 The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is joining Y’s around the nation for YMCA Day of Giving, a one-day fundraising event on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 with a community goal of raising $10,000.  This will be the Fond du Lac Family YMCA’s second time participating in the nation-wide fundraising event. … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA to participate in YMCA Day of Giving March 2nd →

Fond du Lac family ymca welcomes new Board president

Y Board members recognized for their leadership. The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Luehring to a two-year term as president of the Y’s board of directors. The appointment was made at the Y’s virtual January Board of Director meeting. Luehring, Director of Marketing and Communications at Michels … Continue reading Fond du Lac family ymca welcomes new Board president →

MAKE TIME FOR YOUR WELLNESS

Start the new year by making time for your wellness.  This past year has been challenging and we are here to help you make changes for a healthier mind, body and spirit.  Learn more below about all that is new and happening at the Y. Learn more about our Personal Training program to determine if … Continue reading MAKE TIME FOR YOUR WELLNESS →

Y Member Newsletter

Dear Valued member of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA, On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, I would like to express my gratitude for your membership and continued support. 2020 has been a year of many changes and challenges and we are so grateful that you stayed with us. We are proud to have … Continue reading Y Member Newsletter →

WHY GYMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR COMEBACK FROM COVID

By Jak Phillips for Fit Planet Offering huge doses of fun and motivation, plus myriad physical and mental health benefits, gyms are the cornerstone of our workout habits. With lockdown lifting in many parts of the world, is now the time that we can finally get back to exercise in our favorite forms? “When can … Continue reading WHY GYMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR COMEBACK FROM COVID →