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Thank you!

by YMCA Staff ( Watertown Area YMCA )

November 14, 2018

The Watertown Area YMCA would like to thank all who attended, sponsored or donated to the Y’s 9th Annual Auction & Dinner benefiting the Y’s Annual Campaign. So many community members and area businesses made the evening a resounding success! The festive evening at Watertown Country Club featured a social hour, silent and live auctions, and an amazing three-course dinner! ...

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Thank you!

by YMCA Staff ( Watertown Area YMCA )

November 14, 2018

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Water Safety Tips

by YMCA Staff ( Watertown Area YMCA )

May 8, 2017

Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14, with children from communities of color at greatest risk. With National Water Safety Month in May and summer around the corner, it’s a great time for parents to remember the importance of ensuring their children are equipped with essential water safety skills. The Y offers swim lessons, a program that helps reduce the risk of childhood ...

10 Fun Facts About Children

by YMCA Staff ( Watertown Area YMCA )

April 30, 2017

1. If babies’ bodies grew at the same rate as their brains, they would weigh 170lbs by one month. 2. Babies whose parents frequently talk to them know 300 more words by age 2 than babies whose parents rarely speak to them. 3. Until the age of six or seven months, a child can swallow and breathe at the same time. About 75% of adults reading this will try to do it!!! 4. The ...

5 Tips For Injury Prevention This Spring

by YMCA Staff ( Watertown Area YMCA )

April 10, 2017

This weekend was such a beautiful introduction to spring! We finally stepped outside to the feeling of warmth rather than chill and got our first taste of the coming summer for 2017. This makes many of us consider getting outside to exercise. Whether you are planning to rejuvenate a serious training program or to simply boost your average steps per day, it’s important to employ some basic strategies to prevent ...