YMCA Offers Free Swim Assessments and Water Safety Tips July 13-16

jeffrey.needham — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:44:31 +0000

YMCA Offers Free Swim Assessments and Water Safety Tips July 13-16 jeffrey.needham Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:44

Open to everyone – membership not required

The YMCA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, is offering free swim assessment and water safety tips during the week of July 13-16. YMCA trained instructors will help get youth ready for lessons and a safe summer by the pool. Families can check with a local Y to find out when instructors will be available – either 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Registration and YMCA membership are not required. Participants should bring a swim suit and towel, and goggles if they want. To register for swim lesson, go to swim lessons or visit the Y to discuss what would be the best session to attend.

YMCA Hosts ForEverest Climbing Event on July 14 and 15 at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington

jeffrey.needham — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:31:35 +0000

YMCA Hosts ForEverest Climbing Event on July 14 and 15 at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington jeffrey.needham Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:31

Kids, Adults and Seniors Choose Climb Time for a Safe Adventurous Journey to the Summit

Minneapolis, MN – The YMCA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will host ForEverest on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington.

Fewer than 4,000 people have ever climbed Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth at 29,029 feet and the most epic climb in the world. To simulate a mini-version of the Everest climb, the YMCA has partnered with Three Rivers Parks District to create a journey that starts at basecamp (bottom of ski hills) leading to the summit by climbing several of the ski runs at Hyland Hills. The ForEverest event is for kids, adults and seniors aged 7-99 of all abilities. Modified for 2020 safety guidelines, participants choose a ‘Climb Time’ similar to golfers choosing a tee-time. Climb Times are limited to 20 participants every 10 minutes to create natural physical distancing between families.

“ForEverest offers each of us a taste of what it’s like to climb Mount Everest right here in the Twin Cities,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the Y. “Climbers from across the community have the opportunity to train beforehand if the they want and then go out with everyone to conquer the climb as individuals or with family, friends or a group. Together everyone will enjoy an exhilarating event promoting health and wellbeing.”

ForEverest, presented by Delta Air Lines, offers a path to the summit for everyone from hikers to runners, with fun and interesting learning opportunities along the way.

Participants can take part in the free 7Summits Training Challenge, designed to help build the traits needed to complete the climb, journey from sea level to basecamp by earning vertical feet each time a person completes and tracks exercise sessions, mental toughness tasks and nature-related activities..

The registration cost is $24 per person with discounts for registering two or more climbers. For more information and to register, visit www.cyclehealth.org. Each climber receives custom swag and finishers’ medal.

WHO:
YMCA, CycleHealth - the adventure racing initiative of the YMCA, and Three Rivers Parks District with sponsors Delta Air Lines and HealthPartners|Park Nicollet.

WHAT:
ForEverest

WHERE:
Hyland Hills Ski Area at 8800 Chalet Road in Bloomington, MN 55438

WHEN:
Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with Climb Times from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 – 8 p.m. both days.

About the YMCA of the North

The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 164 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcamn.org.

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YMCA Offers Free Swim Assessments and Water Safety Tips July 13-16

Open to everyone – membership not required

YMCA Hosts ForEverest Climbing Event on July 14 and 15 at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington

Kids, Adults and Seniors Choose Climb Time for a Safe Adventurous Journey to the Summit