This past weekend welcomed the first official day of summer, and the temperatures are here to prove it. As the thermometer rises, more and more families are making plans to enjoy the water – backyard swim parties, float trips, a Fourth of July long weekend at the lake. The YMCA encourages families to make safety a priority when planning water fun.

Ten branches, including Wildwood, of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis will offer free, two-hour YMCA Family Water Safety events the weekend of June 26-28. The interactive sessions will include activities in and out of the pool addressing issues like:

These new summer hours (closed 1-4 p.m. on weekdays) begin

YMCA of Greater St. Louis To Offer Free Two-Month Memberships To Those Who Have Recently Lost Their Jobs

The Capital Campaign Steering Committee recently held a series of meetings with members to cover recent survey results and discuss YMCA plans for the future.

Our recent State of the State/State of the City Legislative Forum was well attended. From left to right: YMCA of Greater St. Louis District Vice President Mike Gavosto, City of Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther, House Representative Tim Jones, Senator John Griesheimer, YMCA of Greater St. Louis CEO Gary Schlansker.

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