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...
Jul 9, 2012 | Camps, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Tutoring
Written by the friendly folks at Sprouts Sprouts is now enrolling children ages 3-5 for their Preschool Program. They have designed a curriculum and environment to foster a creative, hands on approach to learning. They are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive...
May 13, 2012 | Camps, Recreation
Sponsored by Old Salem Museums & Gardens “Old Salem’s 5 Yesterdays camp transported our daughter back in time 200 years…isn’t it great to step away from the modern world and all the instant electronics to a slower pace where a little girl can really experience...
Apr 26, 2012 | Camps, Recreation
By Allison Tobey I am not sure what happened to our winter or spring, and at this point, I don’t really care! My kids and I have gotten a taste of summer these past few weeks and we are ready for our summer break to begin now. My kids have already started asking when...
Mar 19, 2012 | Camps, Recreation, Sports
By Guest Blogger Chelsea Cullen, Communications Director, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina It’s hard to believe summer will be here before we know it! If you’ve learned anything from past summers, it’s that planning early is the key to awesome vacations, the...
Jun 27, 2011 | Bereavement, Camps, Health, Recreation
By Angela Smith This past February, I was looking around on TMOM for information about summer camps and trying to decide if my children would enjoy a sports, art, or lego camp. Little did I know, one month later, my father would pass away after a valiant six-year...
Mar 12, 2011 | -, Camps, Recreation, Sports
By Jen de Ridder, Camp Hanes Summer Camp Director As a Summer Camp Director I don’t have a job, I have a blessed lifestyle. I am responsible for making “The 400 Acre Memory Maker” YMCA Camp Hanes a great experience for the campers. Camp’s goal is to help campers...
Mar 8, 2011 | -, Camps, Recreation, Sports
Sponsored by Salem Sports Camp for Kids When I mentioned the topic of Summer Camp to my children last week, my son immediately asked if he could attend the same camp as last year. “You know, the one where they called me Jake the Snake? The one where I got to...
Oct 12, 2010 | -, Camps, Education, Local Resources, Recreation
If you are looking for a fun summer camp, consider Creative Palooza All-Day Summer Camp. This camp is perfect for parents who will be working this summer, but also an excellent choice for any family who has children in grades K-6. The hours are 7:30am-6pm, and it is...
