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
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
FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR K-5 STUDENTS THIS FALL THROUGH Y LEARNING ACADEMY
Registration will be open to families in the entire community. With Fond du Lac schools deciding to open the school year in the Blended Learning Model to students in 5th grade and under, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA is stepping up to help working parents. “The Fond du Lac Family YMCA has been here … Continue reading FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR K-5 STUDENTS THIS FALL THROUGH Y LEARNING ACADEMY
Fond du Lac Family YMCA welcomes all
On behalf of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA and our Board of Directors, the Y stands firm against any and all forms of racism, social injustice, and inequality. We strongly believe in providing opportunities for all so that everyone can reach their full potential. Simply put, everyone is welcome at the Y. We will … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA welcomes all
Y to participate in YMCA Day of Giving March 3rd
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 3, 2020 with a community goal of raising $10,000. This will be the Fond du Lac Family YMCA’s first time participating in the nation-wide fundraising event. “YMCA Day of Giving is … Continue reading Y to participate in YMCA Day of Giving March 3rd
year end giving – for a healthier community
The holiday season is upon us! As the year ends, and we look to what the new year may hold, let’s take a moment to think about the impact the Y makes in our community. At the Y, we strive to give everyone the opportunity to test their own limits, explore new goals and reach … Continue reading year end giving – for a healthier community
current channel in family pool to re-open October 21st
As you may know, due the changes and updates in the Wisconsin Administrative Code, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA was in need of closing the current channel in the Family Pool, evaluating and creating a staffing plan to add lifeguards to staff the current channel, and then waiting on appropriate approval, in order to … Continue reading current channel in family pool to re-open October 21st
Fond du Lac Family YMCA celebrates Welcoming Week, introduces new Diversity Statement
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA will join hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in celebrating Welcoming Week, an event to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities, in turn highlighting the Fond du Lac Family YMCA’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. The Y will celebrate Welcoming Week September 16-20, 2019. The Y has a … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA celebrates Welcoming Week, introduces new Diversity Statement