Norwich Family YMCA

"The Norwich Family YMCA announces the 2020-2021 Annual Support Campaign Chairpersons" Jamey Mullen, YMCA Executive Director is excited to announce that Kurt and MC Edwards have agreed to be this years Chairpersons for the YMCA Support Campaign along with Honorary Chairpersons Jim and Virginia Edwards. The Norwich YMCA is a charitable Not for Profit organization that relies on membership and program revenue along with charitable donations to support the Greater Norwich and Ch...Continue reading

"Community helping Community" Check out this virtual opportunity during the upcoming Winter Break in February.

WINTER FUN FOR KIDS, PARENTS AND FAMILIES: The Winter Season is upon us and the Norwich YMCA has partnered with Norwich High School Ski club advisor, Rhett Genung to step in and offer this fantastic Skiing and Snowboarding offer for area students and families! Unfortunately the Norwich High School is unable to offer the Ski Club due to Covid-19 restrictions but Greek Peak Mountain Resort has permitted the collaboration between last years Norwich High School Ski Club and tran...sferring to a Norwich YMCA Ski Club this season. This is great news for all that participated last year and the many kids and families that might want to try a new sport and family activity this winter. Even with the pandemic still active, outdoor skiing and snowboarding is a social distant activity that even promotes wearing a mask for warmth during the winter and now protection. With this Ski and Snowboard Club, we are passing along the benefits of group purchasing. There is no transportation provided or Chaperones as in years past. To register for this Saturday Evening, Ski pass at Greek Peak Mountain follow the link at http://sales.GreekPeak.net or by contacting Kimberly Thayer, School Programs Coordinator at 1-844-846-9572 to register over the phone. No registration is taking place at the YMCA. You may contact Rhett Genung, Ski Club Advisor at [email protected] or the Greek Peak Sales Office with specific questions. A great video produced by Rhett Genung with many of last years participants shredding the slopes on a beautiful "bluebird" day. See more

"SATURDAY HOURS EXPANDED" We continue to monitor our membership traffic patterns and usage reports. At this time we are going to add some additional hours onto our Saturday schedule. Starting this Saturday, December 12th our operating hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional swim times and gymnasium court times have been added to the reservation system. We appreciate the continued support from our members, which include checking in at the desk, wearing masks, utilizing the spray bottles while exercising and using the facility. A heartfelt thank you to each and everyone of you.

We are happy to report that our Membership base is slowly returning and our facility is filled with positive sounds of excitement, exercise, encouragement and smiles (although we cant see them, we know they are there). Next week we will reinstate our Water Fitness classes in the swimming pool. Each class is limited to nine participants and the instructor. Social distancing will be in place and additional requirements will be in effect as we begin with classes in the pool. We ...will be following guidelines as established by the State Department of Health. Class participants can register online using the "Setmore" link below, in person at the desk or by calling the front desk and speaking to a staff member to assist. We have not had to limit class sizes in the past so this is something new for all of us and we apologize for any inconveniences that you might encounter. Our reservation link for water fitness classes, lap lanes, fitness classes, racquetball courts and the basketball baskets are located in on our website and here: https://norwichfamilyymca9622.setmore.com/ Please find the Water Fitness Schedule and Group Exercise Schedule for November and December attached to this posting. Please feel free to reach out to us with any specific questions as you transition back to the YMCA. We are here for YOU. See more

Job Well done Norwich High School students and staff. Happy Veterans Day to all that have served, are serving or will serve. Thank you.

On the 11th Day, of the 11th Month, and at the 11th Hour, we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you to ALL that have served. Your dedication and commitment to service have not gone unnoticed. Thank you to those that are just beginning your commitment to service too as we appreciate your passion to serve.

On this 11th day of the 11th month and at the 11th hour, we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you to ALL that have served, we are blessed for your service and honor to country. Thank you to those beginning your service, we thank you for your commitment and dedication to serve.

Thank you for assisting us in getting the word out that we will continue to promote health and wellness, family tradition, family fun and support of our organization.

Now that Halloween is over, we continue to prepare for our next YMCA Community Special Event and that is the 39th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot. A YMCA, family and community tradition continues with a Virtual Turkey Trot to support the Norwich YMCA, especially during this most challenging time. You can register in person at the YMCA, mail the race application into the Norwich YMCA or use the link below to register online to support this YMCA tradition. We thank you in adva...nce and we will be announcing our sponsors in the next week, We are blessed by their support. https://raceroster.com//the-39th-annual-norwich-family-ymc City of Norwich, New York Triple Cities Runners Club Finger Lakes Runners Club Finger Lakes Running group Syracuse Y Runners Syracuse University Running Club Utica Run Club Cooperstown running, hiking, and adventures Run Chenango NBT Bank Guernsey Memorial Library

Attention Parents: The CARES 3 Scholarship information has been released by OCFS and is now available for parents to help pay for childcare. Parents must reapply for the scholarship if they had a previous CARE scholarship that ended in June. Parents will need an employer letter and pay stubs for all adults in the household. This scholarship is available to parents who are working outside the house and are considered an essential employee and is income qualified (300% of poverty). Payments cannot go back weeks. Parents who apply this week can be eligible for payments this week. If a parent doesn't apply until next week, they would not be eligible this week - only starting next week. More information and the link to the application can be found on the following website: http://familyenrichment.org/child-care-referral-pg.html