As we round the corner to fall, we are absolutely in the “back to school” mode. In fact, my twin girls started first grade this morning, the reality of their school routine not exactly fully welcomed just yet! A new school year means entering a new classroom, or for many
Month: August 2016
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With record hot temperatures, it’s hard to believe that summer, and with it, Y camps and summer programs, are drawing to a close, but indeed they are. As subtle as the shifts in seasons may be, I assure you there is nothing subtle at all about the massive effort that goes into the planning
The great reformer, Frederick Douglas, once said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” I think it’s fair to say that we see that truism played out every day in every community, for both genders. The Y plays a tremendously important role in helping to
This past Friday, a group of determined, strong young people from Baltimore City and County were honored for their completion of the Y New Horizons II summer program for homeless youth. This vitally important program provides safety and security during the summer when school is closed but that is really