Galowich Family YMCA

It’s time to take action! As we wrap up Five Days of Action, we encourage everyone to stay committed to protecting children from all forms of online abuse by promoting digital safety and awareness every day.

Protecting children means creating safe spaces both online and off, and that starts with all of us.

GALOWCH FAMILY YMCA LOCKER CLEAN OUT UPDATE
We ask that all members please remove their personal belongings from Galowich Family YMCA lockers by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Beginning Thursday, April 23, lockers will be cleaned out, and any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.

Weekly Wellness Tip #14- Make exercise a habit!

Struggling to stay on track? You’re not alone! Here are a few tips provided by the American Heart Association to help make exercise part of your daily routine:

1: Make time
Exercise around the same time each day so it becomes part of your daily routine.

2: Have reasonable expectations.
Do what you can, when you can. Remember that any movement is good movement.

3: Make it fun!
Bring a friend. Find the right playlist. Choose a movement you enjoy.

4: Track your success.
Your success will motivate you! Log your activities and milestones on a calendar, phone, watch, etc. Whatever keeps you moving!

Learn more tips for exercise success by reading this article from the American Heart Association: https://bit.ly/2FIZeTz

Today during Five Days of Action, we’re highlighting the importance of monitoring online activity and having a plan. Technology changes fast, and kids are targeted on the apps, games, and sites they love.

Having a Cyber P.L.A.N., monitoring device use, and teaching online safety rules can help keep your child safe. Visit fivedaysofaction.org and check out resources from our partners in child abuse prevention, Lauren's Kids, to learn how to set boundaries, teach good cyber habits, and protect your family online.

Today during Five Days of Action, we’re encouraging parents and caregivers to stay on top of trends and research online safety. From apps to gaming, staying on top of digital trends can be overwhelming. NCMEC offers free resources to help trusted adults understand online risks, and talk with kids about staying safe.

Check out the tip sheets at fivedaysofaction.org and be sure to explore the other resources provided by the Y’s partners in child abuse prevention, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Together, we can build safer communities!

Due to continued intermittent power outages, the Galowich Family YMCA will remain closed through Sunday, April 19, while repairs are completed. All programming scheduled at the Galowich Family YMCA through April 19 has been canceled. The facility will reopen for its final week of operations at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and very much appreciate your continued patience.

As a reminder, while the facility is closed, Galowich Family YMCA members are invited to visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and the Morris Hospital YMCA. Please be sure to check facility and amenity schedules before visiting.

Please continue to monitor this page for additional facility updates.

Thank you for your continued support of the YMCA.

Important information from the Village of Shorewood YMCA! ⬇️

As we count down to the Village of Shorewood YMCA’s official opening on Monday, April 27, we’re excited to share some important membership information and invite Galowich Family YMCA Members, Shorewood Early Bird Members, and Shorewood Resident Program Members to one of our upcoming Preview Days!

Beat the rush and get “Y-Ready” by taking your photo, picking up your membership key tag, getting set up on the YMCA On the Go app and Members-Only Rewards Program, and grabbing your welcome folder with everything you need to get started.

Visit our blog to find dates and more information about upcoming Preview Days: https://bit.ly/4ckCzf2

Today’s Five Days of Action focus is on recognizing red flags online and in-person. Certain behaviors can signal risk for child abuse and understanding them helps you act early to keep kids safe. We’re sharing an infographic that shows what to watch for—whether the behavior may be low, moderate, or high risk—and these behaviors, or grooming, can show up both in person and online situations.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org for the infographic and be sure to check out the resources provided by the Y’s partners in child abuse prevention, National Children's Alliance.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Monday, April 13 at 8:05 p.m.

Due to intermittent power outages, the Galowich Family YMCA will be closed on Tuesday, April 14, while repairs are completed. All programming scheduled at the Galowich Family YMCA on Tuesday has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and very much appreciate your continued patience. Please continue to monitor our website and page for additional facility updates, including the status of YMCA programs later this week. Thank you for your continued support of the YMCA.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Monday, April 13, 4 p.m.

Because we are continuing to experience intermittent power outages, the Galowich Family YMCA will be closing for the rest of the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and very much appreciate your understanding. Please continue to monitor Facebook for additional updates.

It’s the start of Five Days of Action, a national movement to raise awareness and take action to protect children from abuse, both online and offline. This year, we’re focusing on digital safety, helping kids navigate the online world safely and confidently. This week, we will be sharing tips, tools, and resources to help families build safer digital spaces together.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org to learn more!

It’s the start of Five Days of Action, a national movement to raise awareness and take action to protect children from abuse, both online and offline. This year, we’re focusing on digital safety, helping kids navigate the online world safely and confidently. This week, we will be sharing tips, tools, and resources to help families build safer digital spaces together.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org to learn more!