While Stacy Olson’s Y story starts with her learning to swim at Sequoia YMCA as a child, it certainly doesn’t end there.
Jordan Sanchez, 17, is a Leader’s Aide at Sequoia YMCA Summer Camp program where he helps implement games and activities for the campers in a small group setting.
We often find it challenging to find that special feeling of “home”: a safe place where people know you, love you, encourage you, accept your weaknesses, and are willing to walk through life with you
Playing in the pool on a hot summer’s day is a kid’s paradise! Kids don’t realize that as they swim, they are actually learning skills and valuable life lessons that help them achieve personal growth
Water safety should be practiced, emphasized, and understood by parents and children alike to keep summer free of accidents, unnecessary risks, and preventable deaths.
While aquatic legends, like mermaids or the Loch Ness monster, are highly debatable, the health benefits of outdoor swimming are undeniable.