Feb 26, 2015 | -, Camps, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Anitra Fulton, Program Director Swim Fanatics Swim Club Are you dreaming of a summer camp experience that your toddler and school age child can enjoy together? This is a reality when joining Swim Fanatics Swim Club’s summer camp over the summer! SFSC has been a...
Feb 15, 2015 | -, Camps, Education, Entertaining, Private Schools
In this week’s Sunday Spotlight we feature upcoming events for families and adults. Mark your calendars for ~ Greensboro Day’s Be A Bengal For A Day ~ Brenner’s Cheers Event ~ Forsyth Family Expo ~ Camp Hanes Open House Details below. Why choose one...
Jan 29, 2015 | -, Camps, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Hot Topics, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Senior Program Director YMCA Camp Hanes Friday evenings at YMCA Camp Hanes we host a closing picnic and ceremony for our families. We serve a tasty dinner, show a slide show and spend time sharing stories from the week. Some of our families are there...
Jun 10, 2014 | Camps, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Recreation
By TMoM team member Dani Luft Did you know that one million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) positions are projected to go unfilled by the year 2020? At iD Tech Camps, students take interests further and gain a competitive advantage for school,...
Jun 5, 2014 | Camps, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sports
Sponsored by the YMCA of Northwest NC Lifelong memories between fathers and their children are some of life’s most meaningful experiences. The YMCA Adventure Guides and Princesses program helps to foster the father/child relationship. Today, we want to share the...
Jun 1, 2014 | -, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Food & Nutrition, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Restaurants, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We have fantastic news for you today! In addition to unique two summer camps you’ll want to know about, we are also announcing a $1,000+ giveaway that celebrates summer and locally owned businesses. We also unveil the winner...
May 30, 2014 | -, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Sports
By Ann C. I’m a mom who has spent many years signing my child up for summer day camps in the Triad. Among the many camp offerings, Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ are unique and are a great alternative to sports and Lego camps. Believe it or not, Old Salem has been...
Apr 8, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, Crafts & Hobbies, Health, Recreation, Sports
By Chelsea Cullen Joslyn, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina After the winter weather we’ve had, it’s hard to believe summer is just around the corner. The spring months are the time to prepare and plan so that your family has a fun,...
Mar 24, 2014 | -, Camps, Recreation
By Darlee S. I have a great job at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. I work with the tens of thousands of school kids that tour our museums each year. I have to say, though, that one of my favorite things is helping organize the summer camps at Old Salem. I truly...
Mar 16, 2014 | -, Camps, Education, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
Pull out those calendars and take note of these family-friendly events taking place in the Triad! ~ Reynolda House Summer Adventures ~ Walk MS: Modern Automotive ~ Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center Anniversary Celebration ~ Musical Moods Fundraiser Event ~ Baby...
Mar 10, 2014 | -, Camps, Education, Private Schools, Recreation
By Melanie Nance, Forsyth Country Day School, Summer Quest Director Welcome to summer at Forsyth Country Day School! We are excited to offer a wide variety of personal, current, and academic enrichment activities for students from any school on our state-of-the-art...
Mar 3, 2014 | -, Camps, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Resident Camp Director at YMCA Camp Hanes It’s hard to put your finger on it. There is something that happens when you turn that corner onto the campus at YMCA Camp Hanes and you start to feel it. There is something magical about this place set below...
Feb 20, 2014 | -, Camps, Health, Recreation
By Kim McClure A great summer camp experience can have positive effects on a child that last long after summer ends. As parents, we want the best for our children’s development.YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the...
Dec 29, 2013 | -, Camps, Food & Nutrition, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Photography, Recreation, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
In today’s Sunday Spotlight we announce a new giveaway and the winner from our last one! Click the Read More link below to learn more, PLUS special New Years Eve plans at one of our favorite restaurants, a TMoM discount for summer camp, and news from one of our...
Dec 8, 2013 | -, Camps, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Non Profits, Recreation, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Women's Fashion
In case you missed it last weekend, we introduced a new series of blogs on TMoM! The Sunday Spotlight will be a compilation of events, products and/or businesses in the Triad that are sure to be added to your personal “To Do” list. Each week we will...
Nov 3, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Private Schools, Recreation, Shopping
By Stacy Calfo with Greensboro Day School Is this scene familiar? You are standing in the aisle at your local toy store during the holidays trying to decide what would be the best gift. The problem is that the child in your life has just about every toy in the store....
Jul 9, 2013 | -, Camps, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sports
By Kenny Richardson Our family has been involved with Greensboro United Soccer Association(GUSA) for seven great years. Our three children, Emily, Scott, and Allison have participated in the Recreation, Junior Academy, and Challenge as well as the winter and summer...
Jun 6, 2013 | -, Camps, Recreation, Sports
By Chelsea Joslyn, Communications Director of YMCA of Northwest NC 5 Reasons to Go to Summer Camp School is almost out and did you know that more than 10 million kids around the world are headed to summer camps? Summer is meant to be filled with learning enrichment,...
May 13, 2013 | -, Camps, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Religion
By Karen Dyer with Covenant Church I know that every parent needs a “fill-up” to get them through the week. Between work, meetings, school activities, music lessons, sports practice, meal preparation, and the other things that fill my day… I get worn down. I...
Apr 25, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Recreation, Tutoring
By Jennifer Aceves, Head of Upper Division & Hallie Harding, Head of Lower Division at Noble Academy As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, school is coming to a close. What does summer mean for your family? Vacations, cookouts, days at the pool,...
Mar 28, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Private Schools, Recreation
By Jeff Turner Director of Auxiliary Programs Summit School Summer camp means different things to different families. For some parents, having camps lined up in February means that their children will be cared for while they work throughout the summer break. For some...
Mar 26, 2013 | -, Camps, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Summer Camp Director at YMCA Camp Hanes We are often asked, “What makes YMCA Camp Hanes special?” There are definitely a lot of things, but we believe it comes from the friendships that are made. We have great food, air-conditioned cabins, water...
Mar 17, 2013 | -, Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Preschool, Private Schools, Recreation
By Shelley Holden If you are looking for a fun and creative summer day camp for kids, St Paul’s Preschool’s Camp Create in Winston-Salem is just the answer! Run by St. Paul’s Preschool teachers, this camp offers crafts, games, adventures and more for your little ones....
Mar 16, 2013 | -, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Recreation, Sports
By Amber Ford, Family Services Director, Spears Family YMCA Over the years many parents have asked, “what is the point of summer camp anyway?” Summer camps are designed for youth to explore, create, discover, and grow. Camps are fun for a summer and provide lessons...
Mar 13, 2013 | -, Camps, Recreation, Sports
When it comes to summer camps, my kids can be pretty picky. Even though they’re only 8 and 6, they have a clear vision of what they want on their summer agenda each year. Plus each summer we like to try new things to create new memories and adventures. However...
Mar 10, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Sports
By Richard Moore, managing partner, The Little Gym “Welcome to The Little Gym!” With that simple statement The Little Gym of Greensboro opened over 13 years ago in the Westridge Square Shopping Center off Battleground Avenue. It was the best of times. Our simple...
Mar 4, 2013 | -, Camps, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation, Sports
By David Ozmore, CEO of YMCA of Greater High Point Every day, the YMCA of High Point serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids flock to the Y after school to play and do homework. Seniors connect with one another through exercise classes and group...
Feb 18, 2013 | -, Camps, Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Felice Brenner with ABC of NC According to Angela Kelly, it took just a few weeks in the ABC of NC Summer Education Program to change her son Sam’s life forever “We decided to try ABC of NC for a little while in the summer and he just flourished there,” she said....
Feb 1, 2013 | -, Camps, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Recreation
By Anne C. If you’re like me, you are always looking for interesting and fun summer day camps to keep your kids engaged and entertained during the summer. You may not know about Old Salem’s great summer programs that offer fun adventures for kids from rising first...
Dec 12, 2012 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Health, Recreation, Shopping, Sports
By Chelsea Cullen, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Whether the person on your list is a long-time fitness fan or new to all things exercise, the Y has tons of great ways to embrace healthy living in your holiday gift giving. Here are a...