23 January 2012

That was one tough workout this morning – at 5:50 am no less. Ten warriors came together to push themselves and each other. The thought crossed my mind that we were willingly subjecting ourselves to the Bataan Death March. 

And then I got real.

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10 January 2012

Michiana Family YMCA Home School PE has resumed for the Spring Semester this week. Open to all students ages 4-15, we focus on the developing potential of kids with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our guide. Kids have fun while realizing their potential.

The Ancient Greeks believed the development of the body was as important as development of the mind. Physical well-being was necessary for mental well-being, with the need for a strong, healthy body to harbor a sound mind.

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03 January 2012

Caught in the act! When kids are given healthy options that are tasty and have the opportunity to engage in active play, they grab it!

Kids want to exert energy discover who they are and what they can do and to be accepted by others.

At the Y, we nurture life lessons in kids, foster health & well-being in families & bring people together to build a healthier community.

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22 December 2011

At the Y, we are nurturing the potential of all kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, particularly at this special time of year.

“We want to remind everyone in the community that healthy living is a year-round goal,” says Lori Borders, group fitness coordinator at the Michiana Family YMCA. “While we might treat ourselves to a few special holiday extras, staying committed to fitness goals can offset some over-indulgences.”

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21 December 2011

In today’s South Bend Tribune, the editorial board writes about the high cost of dropping out of school. Typically, these articles focus on the price the dropout pays in lost opportunity and wages over a life time. But this column gives the price we all pay when our kids don’t finish high school.

Want to reduce the federal deficit? Help teens stay in school.

Want to reduce crime in your neighborhood? Help kids stay in school.

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20 December 2011

Did you read the great article in South Bend Tribune on December 20th? We're so proud of our members and staff and the work we do together in this community.

Congratulations to the Salvation Army. We look forward to working together to make our community stronger!

19 December 2011

There will be no Michiana Family YMCA Stingrays swim practice today at John Adams High School. Sorry for the inconvenience.

14 December 2011

“I can do push-ups now!” exclaims Laura Meyer, a member of the Michiana Family YMCA.
She just came from her early morning cross training class. Laura is the model of health: a runner, a swimmer, a nurse, and a mother of five. But strength training has kicked her overall fitness to a whole new level. “I could only do five push-ups before.”

And Meyer isn’t alone. At 5:50 am, the class had participants ranging in age from 14-57, men and women, including a mother and her teenage son.

Resistance training is the fastest growing trend in fitness. And the benefits are numerous.

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13 December 2011

YMCA of Michiana , Inc., announced yesterday that Andrew Berlin of the South Bend Silver Hawks has agreed to support the second annual Greatest Chefs of Michiana as the presenting sponsor of the event.

Greatest Chefs of Michiana 2012, to be held at Union Station on February 25, 2012, adjacent to Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium in South Bend, raises money to help children, families and older adults become involved in the many programs at the Michiana Family YMCA and YMCA Camp Eberhart, as well provide services to students in South Bend through YMCA Urban Youth Services and at the YMCA Innovation Delta.

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06 December 2011

DaMichael wants to be someone and he has places to go.

DaMichael is a Washington High School student enrolled in the YMCA Innovation Delta program after school. Most days, he catches a bus from Western Avenue to Sample Street to take part in the Expressions program at Y.I.D. But sometimes, he misses the bus.

For a lot of teens, this would mean skipping the after school program. And, like a lot of missed opportunities, could lead to some bad decisions.

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