Welcome to the Keene Family YMCA Blog
Below you’ll find all of the articles, news releases, event updates, and more that we’ve published to provide you with the information you need to ensure you have a great experience at the Y. We’re here to help you on your wellness journey and as such, you’ll also find tips and tricks to help you achieve your goals.
The Dolphins are Back
Coming off the heels of their district winning season in 2020, the Keene Family YMCA Dolphins are back to racing with their recent…
Diabetes Awareness Month
Raising Awareness During National Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the…
Honoring those who served
If you’ve been to the Keene Family YMCA recently you may have noticed a new flagpole at the main entrance. The installation was…
Building Healthy Habits
Use the new school year to refresh your healthy habits as a family. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as…
Belonging Begins With Us
Celebrate Diversity During Welcoming Week 2021. This Welcoming Week (September 10-19), Keene Family YMCA will…
Are You Ready For Some Sneaker Ball?
We defnitely are. As our community slowly opens a little more with each day, the Y is excited to be hosting an outdoor in-person community…
Together We Give
NH Gives, a day of giving for New Hampshire nonprofits, will go live on Tuesday, June 7th at 5pm and run for 24-hours until 5pm on…
Water Safety Tips
As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the…
Listening And Responding To Children
Throughout the month of April we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing…
Talking With Your Children About Abuse
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around…
Boundary Violations And Warning Signs Of Abuse
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority – especially following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we…
YMCA Staff/Volunteer Code Of Conduct
The development of children is the foundation on which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our…