Fond du Lac Area Students Ventured to WI Capitol to Simulate Mock Government at YMCA’s Youth in Government Conference
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is investing in America’s future leaders through their local Youth in Government program. Recently, students in this program met weekly with Delegation Leader, Ben Giles, to discuss and learn about government, public speaking, debate, law, the media, and leadership. “We started this Youth in Government program in Fond du … Continue reading Fond du Lac Area Students Ventured to WI Capitol to Simulate Mock Government at YMCA’s Youth in Government Conference
Participant Interest Forms are being accepted for upcoming LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program sessions
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is currently enrolling participants for the next sessions of LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a free evidence-based program based on best practices for cancer survivor exercise. The goals of the program are to empower adult cancer survivors to improve functional capacity and to increase their quality of life through an organized … Continue reading Participant Interest Forms are being accepted for upcoming LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program sessions
Learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program offered at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is now forming classes for the next session of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program– an innovative program proven to reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes – one of the nation’s costliest chronic diseases. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle intervention for adults at high risk … Continue reading Learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program offered at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Fond du Lac Family YMCA announces free monthly nutrition workshops
The Fond du Lac family YMCA aims to improve the communities’ health and well-being by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. These programs and everything else the Y does are in service of making us—our Y and our communities—better. The result is a community … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA announces free monthly nutrition workshops
Learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program offered at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults make lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Learn more about this program at the Diabetes Prevention Program Session Zero. The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is now forming classes for the next session of the YMCA’s … Continue reading Learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program offered at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA
February Is Heart Health Month
Confucius once said, “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” But if your heart isn’t healthy enough, the “wherever you go” part may be limited. Your heart is such an important part that often gets overlooked or taken for granted. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of … Continue reading February Is Heart Health Month
AMERICAN HEART MONTH: FIVE TIPS TO GET HEART HEALTHY
February is American Hearth Month and the Fond du Lac Family YMCA wants to help your family get heart healthy. Here are five things you can do to help your heart. GET PHYSICAL Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play; … Continue reading AMERICAN HEART MONTH: FIVE TIPS TO GET HEART HEALTHY
Fond du Lac Family YMCA offers community training courses
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is offering community training courses, open to both Y members and the community. American Red Cross Babysitting This class is designed for students ages 11 and older. In this class you will learn the skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, including responding to emergencies … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA offers community training courses
Free Community Seminar: Project Linus – Tues, January 23rd
The Y is pleased to offer a series of spiritual nourishment seminars free to our members and the community. Each seminar will meet from 12:15 to 1:00 pm at the Y. If you have 45 minutes, you’ve got time to feed not only your body but your soul as well. On Tuesday, January 23rd from … Continue reading Free Community Seminar: Project Linus – Tues, January 23rd
“Smart Goals for Spiritual Health” presentation offered at the Y
Healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit. Well-being and fitness at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA goes beyond just working out. In addition to fitness facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength. The Y is offering … Continue reading “Smart Goals for Spiritual Health” presentation offered at the Y