Minneapolis, MN – YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, is celebrating May Day with a fun fitness program for children on May 1 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Midway YMCA.
The Y encourages everyone to stay active and get exercise outside or indoors during the coronavirus crisis. One way to do that is through fun fitness programs and the Y will engage children outside to dance and learn new exercises while enjoying spring weather and safe physical distancing.
“Every day the Y is committed to the health and wellbeing of all in our community by offering fun fitness activities to stay strong – physically and mentally - and this is even more important during this very difficult time,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the YMCA of the North.
The Y offers the community a set of virtual exercise classes, wellbeing programs, cooking demonstrations and kids’ activities to do from home with Y-at-Home at www.ymcamn.org/y-at-home.
The YMCA has 12 Early Childhood Learning Centers delivering trusted and safe care to infants 6 weeks old through 5 years so parents who need to work are able to do so. The Y also offers school-age care in Y locations across the state for essential workers who must work to maintain our community's infrastructure. In addition, the Y continues to collaborate with districts to provide school-age care at schools for children of health care employees, first responders and critical workers who keep the community safe and healthy. For more information on child care and school age care programs, go to www.ymcamn.org/choose-your-child-care.
The Y is committed to ensuring all in the community have the resources they need to navigate the impact coronavirus is having on people’s lives. For more information on the YMCA Community Response Hub, visit www.ymcamn.org/impact-summary. To support Y programs and services for youth, families, adults and seniors, visit Y Community Response Fund at www.ymcamn.org/give.
WHO: The YMCA of the North
WHAT: Children celebrate May Day with fun, outdoor fitness program and nutritious snack
WHERE: St. Paul Midway YMCA on 1761 University Avenue West in St. Paul, MN 55104
WHEN: Friday, May 1 at 11 a.m.
About the YMCA of the North
The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 164 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcamn.org.