OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA

Calling all Future Olympians! 🏅

If your kids are as excited as we are about Indianapolis-born Cole Hocker taking the GOLD in the men’s 1500m, get them connected to your local Y's fall Cross Country or Track Programs.
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It’s time to resurface the gymnasium floor to get ready for fall.

Please note the following change during this time.

Aug. 19-30
Gymnasium Closed - No member access or programming in the gymnasium during this time

28 medals were earned for the USA Olympic swimmers...WOW 🥇🥈🥉

Every champion's journey starts with a single step. 🌟 Whether it’s the first splash in the pool or the first dribble on the court, dreams take shape with unwavering determination. Get inspired and start your journey today by joining the Y!

Cross Country season is just around the corner! Join in the fun with our All-City Cross Country team for kids ages 4-12.

Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/4bnO50SHBJV.

Ladies - learn proper technique and exercises from experienced fitness instructors in the Women on Weights (WOW) program starting Aug 6.

Gain strength and confidence through this 8-week program. Registration for Women on Weights also provides access to all Small Group Training classes.

Class Meets:
Tuesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Thursdays 8-8:45 a.m.

Teens are invited to join the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA and the Light Squad teen ministry of Light of the World Christian Church for Friday Night Life next Friday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. Friday Night Life provides a teen Bible study, choral, dance ministries, sports activities, community service and other fun development activities for our teenagers in the community.

Register now: https://ow.ly/6RAU50SHHWv.

Your support last year enabled us to partner with Gleaners Community Food Bank to distribute over 85,000 pounds of food to 5,500 households in Indianapolis. Our President and CEO, Gregg Hiland, and Margo Takehara from Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, are excited to share in this video the impactful results of this incredible partnership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEPdJxrbL6o

YMCA youth sports teach kids more than just sports skills and knowledge. Teamwork, respect and confidence are all emphasized throughout all Y sports. Learn more about Y sports on this National Be a Good Teammate Day and register your kids for an upcoming sports league.

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Do you have a teen ready to stay home alone or start babysitting? We have Safe Sitter trainings coming up July 27 and Aug. 24.

Safe Sitter classes teach teens how to respond in an emergency, interact with children, create a budget, how to apply basic First Aid and more.

Register your teen today: https://ow.ly/tKSQ50S8YCl.

Veterans - looking for motivation and camaraderie? Check out the FREE, new Operation FitVet program starting in August at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA.

Veterans, looking to improve your wellbeing? Check out the new Operation FitVet program starting in August.

This program features weekly sessions including group exercise, nutrition and health sessions for veterans led by staff who are also veterans. Best of all, this program is FREE for veterans thanks to a generous grant from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/lMfn50Sxov7.

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Check out all of the vendors who will be a part of Back to School Fest tomorrow. We can't wait to celebrate the new school year with you! ✏️📓

Arts With A Purpose
Dr. Tavel
EmployIndy
Fathers and Families Center
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Indianapolis Vitiligo Community
Free Haircuts
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
HDG Mobile Notary Services
Indiana Department of Health - Vaccinations
IRS - Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication - Tax Information
IU Indianapolis
Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis
Leaving Footprints Home Care
MSD Pike Township
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA
Pike Educational Foundation
Pike Township Fire Department
QRS Marketing Group - Free Health Insurance
RATP Dev
USAI Soccer
WFYI Indianapolis

Learn more: https://indymca.org/events/back-to-school-fest-oif/

Wayne Township families - while you are preparing to go back to school, don't forget Before & After School Care. Registration is still open for YMCA Before & After School Care at a few schools in the district.

YMCA Before & After School programs provide engaging activities, snacks, homework help, physical activity and more.

Learn more and register your kids today: Indymca.org/YouthDevelopment.

Thank you to our Back to School Fest sponsors for making this community event possible.

Gold Sponsors:
Everwise Credit Union
OrthoIndy Foundation
MSD of Pike Township

Silver Sponsors:
RATP DEV
One Fellowship Church

Bronze Sponsor:
Monic Hill

Pro Sponsors:
Carpenter Realtors Northwest Indianapolis
Thea Kelly
Kim Dunson
Pike Township Trustee
Pike Township Fire Department
Ricky Hence/ Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest
Piazza Produce
Coca-Cola

Thank you to our amazing volunteers who packed backpacks for our annual Back to School Fest! Join us this Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pike High School Freshman Center for this free community event.

Learn more and register today: indymca.org/events/back-to-school-fest. 🖍️📓✏️

Swim lessons can start at any age!

YMCA Swim Lessons are divided into three categories: Swim Starters, Swim Basics, and Swim Strokes.
Swim Starters helps children ages six months to three years develop swim readiness skills through fun experiences that build confidence. In addition, parents learn how to supervise children in the water, prevent accidents and plan for emergencies.

Are you ready to get started in YMCA swim lessons? Register today: https://indymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/

TAKE THE PLEDGE

Help keep kids safe in and around the water this summer by signing our community water safety pledge. To be a water watcher, you pledge to:
- Follow all pool rule
- Never leave a child alone around any body of water
- Encourage games and water play that avoid holding their breath
- Limit your distractions while around water

For more information, or to take the pledge, visit our website: https://indymca.org/water-watchers/

That feeling you get when the weekend is here, and the weather looks like it calls for a trip to the outdoor pool ☀️

With your Association-wide membership, you have access to our 5 outdoor pools across the city! Centers with outdoor pools include the Baxter Y (southside), Benjamin Harrison Y (northeast), Fishers Y (north/Fishers), Jordan Y (north/Nora), and Ransburg Y (east). Each offer different amenities such as slides, baby pools, and splash pads.

See you at the pool!

Work out before you celebrate!

All YMCA of Greater Indianapolis locations will operate on a holiday schedule today for Independence Day.

Facility Hours: 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Play & Learn: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Member Services: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pool: Normal Schedule Within Facility Hours
Group Exercise:
8:30 a.m. Les Mills BodyBalance
9:15 a.m. Pound
10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic
10:45 a.m. Stretch
11:45 a.m. Stretch

We will resume regular hours tomorrow, Friday, July 5. Enjoy your holiday!

Indoors or outdoors, swim lesson can happen anywhere!

We are in the HEAT of summer, be sure your kids are safe in and around the water by enrolling them in YMCA Swim Lessons. We offer progressive lessons for participants ages 6mo. - adults, and meet you where you are in terms of skill.

With your Association-wide membership, you can enroll your child at any of our facilities with pools!

Register your little fish today: https://ow.ly/6ABr50StM4A

Work out before you celebrate!

All YMCA of Greater Indianapolis locations will operate on a holiday schedule on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4.

Facility Hours: 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Play & Learn: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Member Services: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pool: Normal Schedule Within Facility Hours
Group Exercise:
8:30 a.m. Les Mills BodyBalance
9:15 a.m. Pound
10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic
10:45 a.m. Stretch
11:45 a.m. Stretch

We will resume regular hours on Friday, July 5. Enjoy your holiday!

Do you have a teen ready to stay home alone or start babysitting? We have Safe Sitter trainings coming up July 11, 25 and 27.

Safe Sitter classes teach teens how to respond in an emergency, interact with children, create a budget, how to apply basic First Aid and more.

Register your teen today: https://ow.ly/tKSQ50S8YCl.

Great news! The Colts are covering the uniform fee for our Coed & Girls' NFL Flag Football leagues! Register before July 9: https://indy.recliquecore.com/programs/41916/nfl-flag-football/?locations=36

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IGNITE THEIR POTENTIAL!

Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of our swim lesson promo. Sign up now, and you'll receive a free GOLD YMCA Swim bag!

To register your future olympian: https://indymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/

The All-City Track Meet is finally here!

Swim Lessons are for all!

YMCA swim lessons are designed to meet our participants where they are. Each level of swim lessons is carefully designed to develop skills and build confidence.

Get started with swim lessons at the Y today! Visit our website for more information: https://indymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/

In honor of Juneteenth, all YMCA of Greater Indianapolis facilities will operate on a holiday schedule today, June 19.

Center Hours: 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Member Services: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Day Camp: Closed

All other programming will run as usual within the adjusted hours of operation.

Juneteenth represents an important date for African American history and culture in our country. Today is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation came 2½ years earlier on January 1, 1863, many slave owners continued to hold their slaves captive after the announcement, so Juneteenth became a symbolic date representing African American freedom.