Minerva Area YMCA

10/30/2026

🏈 LITTLE ATHLETES, BIG PLAYS! ROOKIE SPORTS START NOVEMBER 2ND! 🏈

Ready to get those little football stars off the sidelines and onto the field? It's almost game time! 🙌

The Minerva Area YMCA’s Rookie Sports program is kicking things off by learning football skills! Designed for our youngest athletes ages 3–5, this program helps kids build coordination, learn the basics, practice teamwork, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

No experience needed, just little legs ready to run and big smiles ready to shine! 🏃🏈

📅 We start November 2nd, so don't wait to sign up!

👇 HERE'S HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM:
💬 Comment SPORTS below, and we'll send you the registration link!
👥 Tag a friend with a little athlete who would love to join the fun!

Let's make some rookie memories and get these future superstars in the game! 🏈

10/29/2026

👻 All treats, no tricks—just frightfully good savings!

Our YMCA Halloween Flash Sale is here! Join for $0 and pay nothing until November 15. Find your favorite way to move, make new connections and feel right at home at the Y.

Don’t let this deal disappear! Join today ➡️ https://www.ymcastark.org/join

10/28/2026

The Minerva Area YMCA’s Little Dribblers program teaches young players basketball dribbling skills and a fun routine they’ll get to PERFORM during halftime of a Minerva Varsity Basketball game! 🏀🙌

It’s a great way to build skills, gain confidence, and experience the excitement of performing in front of the hometown crowd!

📅 We start November 4th, so don’t wait!

👇 HERE’S HOW TO GET REGISTERED:
💬 Comment DRIBBLERS below, and we’ll send you the registration link!

👥 TAG A FRIEND with a 1st or 2nd grader who would love this opportunity!

Let’s fill the court with some future Golden Lions! 🦁🏀

10/28/2026

🎃👻 BIG CONGRATS TO BRIAN! 👻🎃

Brian is our BIG winner of the Minerva YMCA Halloween Basket! 🏆🍬 We hope you enjoy all the goodies!

But WAIT… the fun isn't over! 🎉 We have MORE Member Appreciation drawings happening RIGHT NOW! 🎁

Stop by the front desk, get your name in the mix, and try your luck at winning some awesome Member Appreciation gifts! You can't win if you don't enter! 😉

Thanks for being part of our Y family, Brian — and GOOD LUCK to everyone entering our next drawings! 💙

10/26/2026

Help others reach their goals while building your career! 💪 The YMCA of Central Stark County is hiring personal trainers at all locations.

✅ $17–$20 per hour
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Complimentary Y membership for part-time staff
✅ Discounts on child care and most programs

Bring your passion for healthy living and a degree in Exercise Science or a related field and/or a nationally recognized certification.

Apply today 👉 https://ymcastark.applicantpro.com/jobs/4252221

10/24/2026

🏀 LITTLE DRIBBLERS IS BACK! 🏀

Got a 1st or 2nd grader who loves basketball? It's time to hit the court! 🏀

The Minerva Area YMCA is teaming up with Minerva High School Basketball for Little Dribblers! Kids will learn skills, build confidence, and have a blast before taking the court to perform at halftime of the Varsity Boys and Girls basketball games! 🙌

📅 Practice Dates: Nov. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 & 23
⏰ Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
🏆 Halftime Performances: Dec. 5 & Dec. 7
👟 Grades: 1st & 2nd

👇 Ready to join the fun?
💬 Comment DRIBBLERS, and we'll send you the registration link!
🏀 Tag a friend whose little baller needs to be part of the team!

Let's pack the court with future Lions! 🦁🏀

10/23/2026

GET READY FOR PLANKSGIVING!

Join our PLANKSGIVING CHALLENGE, running November 1–28, and put your core strength to the test for a chance to win our GRAND PRIZE!

HOW IT WORKS:

JOIN THE CHALLENGE – Make sure you officially join so your points count!

GET YOUR PLANK ON – Complete a plank exercise at least 3 times per week, every week.

TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS – Log each session as a "Core Workout" in the YMCA360 app to earn points.

WIN BIG – Complete 12 qualifying workouts by November 28 (at least 3 each week), and you'll be entered into our GRAND PRIZE drawing!

No matter your fitness level, there's always room at the Planksgiving table!

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

🎄🚢 What a merry voyage! Our 31st Annual Minerva Area YMCA Benefit Auction has sailed into the books!

Thank you to our staff, volunteers and everyone who came aboard for this year’s Christmas Cruise. Your generosity and the tireless work of so many helped make this event a success!

Congratulations to all our winning bidders, and thank you for helping us make waves of good in our community! ⚓

10/20/2026

🏀 LITTLE BALLERS, BIG MOMENTS! 🏀

Know a 1st or 2nd grader who’s ready to dribble their way into some basketball fun? We’ve got just the thing! 🙌

The Minerva Area YMCA is partnering with Minerva High School Basketball for Little Dribblers! Kids will hit the court, learn new skills, and get the exciting opportunity to perform at halftime of the Varsity Boys and Girls basketball games! 🏀

📅 Practice Dates: Nov. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 & 23
⏰ Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
🏆 Performances: Dec. 5 & Dec. 7
👟 Grades: 1st & 2nd

🏀 Want in on the action?
💬 Comment DRIBBLERS and we'll send you the registration link!
👇 Tag a parent who has a future basketball star at home!

Let's get those little dribblers on the court! 🏀