health fitness: youth | adult | older adult

Personal Training

PERSONAL TRAINING Be the best you yet. Our personal trainers are nationally certified and have educational backgrounds in exercise science-related fields. They work with you to help you reach your goals, whether you are just starting out with your program or training for a triathlon. To learn more about the YMCA personal trainers' backgrounds and get started, please stop by the Life Center, or call 345-9814. Benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer: Learn how to begin an exercise program safely and intelligently. Learn the proper use and form for strength and conditioning equipment Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your workouts Continued motivation Decrease injury risk A ...

Brother/Sister

BROTHER/SISTER PROGRAM Making a positive difference in the life of a kid who needs it. That's the role -- and reward -- of the Brother/Sister volunteer. The Brother/Sister program creates a unique bridge connecting caring adult mentors to youth. Mentors help youth increase their self-confidence, social and communication skills, positive behaviors and and help improve relationships at home, school and within the community. The Basics To ensure mentors and their matches have the betw experience possible we recruit, screen and train mentors. We also provide ongoing support of the relationship and coordinate the monthly group activities. Matches meet once a week for two to three ...

Camps

Summer Camp 2012 A tradition for so many Mankato area youth. Where lasting experiences and friendships take shape. Preschool camps School age camps School age specialty camps Teen Camps Skateboarding camps Print out a registration form here. Helping pay for camp The YMCA is offering kids the opportunity to earn their way to camp. The 2012 coupon book will give kids a chance to earn the dollars to help pay for their camp experiences. To participate, kids and a parent must attend a fundraising meeting on Tuesday, March 20. That will also be an ideal time to register for a camp to make sure they secure a spot.

About

For youth development. For healthy living. For social responsibility. Thank you for visiting the Mankato Family YMCA's Web site. We hope you find what you need and enjoy what you find. If you have any questions about the Y or the Web site, please contact Joe Tougas at 507-345-9807.

Youth Leadership

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Your voice is important. Make it heard.

Youth in Government – Grades 8-12

Join youth leaders from around the state to debate the issues that are important to you. Listen to delegates with different experiences. Research public issues and become aware of local, state, national and international concerns. Accept your civic responsibilities and your leadership role. Get involved in the decision making process . . . and have fun the whole time.

Youth interested must complete an application which can be obtained by calling 345-9817. Be sure to visit the State of Minnesota Youth In Government site.

Model United Nations (grades 8-12)

Model United Nations encourages youth, grades 8-12, to view issues through a total global perspective. Delegations of students select a country of their choice, prepare issue papers, working papers, and topic research to be presented at the Model Assembly. The program focuses its attention on the United Nations’ committee process. For more information call 345-9817.

Youth Voice in Local Government (Grades 9-12)

Youth are now given the opportunity to have a voice in local government by becoming voting members on local boards and committees of the City of Mankato, City of North Mankato, Blue Earth County, Nicollet County and Mankato Public Schools. Youth who are interested must complete an application which can be obtained by calling Cheryl Hamond 345-9809.

Youth must be:

* a resident of the city, county, or school district in which they are applying to serve.
* prepared to commit to a one-year term and meet the attendance requirements set by the particular committee.

To apply, please direct questions to Cheryl Hamond or call 387-8255.