BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

FAMILY & COMMUNITY EVENTS

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA – HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA

SERVING BLAIR, BEDFORD, & HUNTINGDON COUNTIES

HEALTHY LIVING

IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

In our community, BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, local kids, adults, and families are receiving the support, guidance, and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirits, minds, and bodies.

SAFE SITTERS

BABYSITTING TRAINING PROGRAM

Date: Fall Session Information Coming Soon!

When: Typically 6:00 – 8:00PM over the course of two evenings(Participants MUST complete both evening sessions)

Ages: 11 to 15

The Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR is a nationally recognized training program for youth babysitting taught by certified SafeSitter instructors. During the training, students ages 11 to 15 learn how to care for a choking infant or child, basic first aid/CPR, personal safety as a babysitter, injury prevention, how to care for children (feeding, diapering, etc.), behavior management and more. This class will be held at BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA. Pre-registration is required. A registration form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before the start of class. Participants are asked to pack a lunch and/or snack.

Members: $60 ; Public: $70

**Pre-registration is required

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Parents Night Out Official 2023 Schedule SM FB 6.9.2023

Dates: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15

When: 5:00-8:00PM

Ages: Kindergarten – 6th grade

Cost: $5/Members (Members pay only $2 for each additional sibling); Public: $10/Child

Enjoy an evening to yourselves while your children are in a safe environment and having a blast at the YMCA. Children will enjoy an evening of fun activities and dinner that will include pizza and drinks.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

Healthy Kids Day 2023 FB

Date: April 29, 2023 (Spring 2024 Info coming soon!)

When: 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Cost: FREE

A day filled with fun, engaging and creative activities with snacks and open swimming from 1:00 to 4:00PM. All activities are free and open to the public. Healthy Kids Day is a part of the YMCA’s national effort to keep kids moving and learning all summer long.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS YEAR’S EVENT THE BIGGEST & BEST THAT BLAIR COUNTY HAS EVER SEEN!

EARLY LEARNING CENTer outdoor movie night

Date: TBD

When: 5:00PM until dusk

Join us for a family-friendly, outdoor Movie Night thanks to Blair Drug & Alcohol Coalition. We will have games and food! All proceeds will benefit the programs of the YMCA Early Learning Center.

POOL BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Your birthday party is sure to be a β€œsplash” hit at the Y! Enjoy our party room, the lap pool with a certified lifeguard & the bounce house! Bring your own decorations and refreshments. Contact the Y at 695-4467 to schedule your party today!

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES:

Pot luck luncheons - foreverwell @ the y

Potluck Lunch Nov2023 SM FB 10.23.2023

As part of ForeverWell @ The Y, our monthly Pot Luck Luncheons are a FREE social gathering that fosters connection, education, a little bit of fun, and great food! Each month, we will host a guest speaker from the community and focus on areas of interest to the adults in Blair County.

Simply register at the Blair Regional YMCA Welcome Desk and bring a covered dish of your choice. If you know someone who may be interested in a YMCA Membership, please bring them along.Β 

We will also have a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds raised from the 50/50 will go to the purchase of supplies for each luncheon.

TOASTY TODDLERS

Give the gift of warmth to a child in need this winter!

The Family Resource Center at United Way of Blair County has officially kicked-off registration for their 2023-2024 Toasty Toddlers drive. These kiddos will receive NEW coats, hats, gloves or mittens and the chance to be comfortable as the cold weather creeps in.

Know of a family in need? Here’s how to make a difference.

YOUTH TRIATHLON

Youth Triathlon 2023 FB

Date: Saturday, August 12th

Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AMΒ 

Thank you to ALL of our Sponsors, Volunteers, Staff, and Participants in this year’s Canoe Creek Triathlon and Races!

Register online or in person today

ANNUAL YARD SALE

BRY Yard Sale Thank You PW SM FB 9.26.2023
We want to send out a very special 𝕋ℍ𝔸ℕ𝕂 π•π•†π•Œ to Adam Conrad and The Adam Conrad Team – Perry Wellington Realty for your support in supplying a truck for our Yard Sale! We would not have made it though the event without your help.
Our π”Έπ•Ÿπ•Ÿπ•¦π•’π• 𝕐𝕒𝕣𝕕 π•Šπ•’π•π•–, which benefits the Scholarship Program at the Blair Regional YMCA, saw a record turnout and raised almost $9,700 to aid members of the #BlairCounty #community!
We also want to thank all of the volunteers and staff who made this year’s Yard Sale possible! It takes dedication and determination to pull these events off and we have the most amazing team of people surrounding us at the #BRY!
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“Just look for the Ward trucks…”
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That’s what you’ll hear from the #BRY staff and the #community any time the Annual Yard Sale rolls around.
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Our heartfelt thank you goes to our friends at Ward Transport & Logistics Corp. for their continued support and kindness for providing the Blair Regional YMCA with the trailers to conduct our Pretzel and Yard Sale fundraiser. The Ward Family has always been a staple in our community and in our ability to be BETTER TOGETHER.
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Annual BRY SUmmer Block Party

BRY Block Party 2023 IG

Thank you to everyone who made our First Annual BRY Summer Block Party such a HUGE success, especially our partners at Seven Mountains Media! We can’t wait to see you next year!

Date: 2024 TBD

SCHOLASTIC ALL AMERICAN

HUGE SHOUTOUT to one of the Blair Regional YMCA Tigersharks very own competitive swimmers, Ms. Leah Shackley!

Leah has been named as a Scholastic All American which recognizes top talented Student Athletes!

Show the girl some LOVE!

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

MAKING OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER SINCE 1912

BLAIR, BEDFORD, & HUNTINGDON COUNTIES