Duluth YMCA Day Camp

Today is the day! 💡We're proud to join communities all across America celebrating Lights On Afterschool. Join us and at our Duluth Area YMCA's afterschool programs to celebrate Lights On Afterschool. Help us shine a light on the impact afterschool programs are making – inspiring learning and helping youth realize their full potential!

Across the country, 22.6 million children are waiting to get into an afterschool program. If you think every kid deserves access, join us to celebrate Lights On Afterschool on October 23! Share your support! 💙💡

🎉 Join the KEY Zone Team – Earn a $200 Sign-On Bonus! 🎉 The Duluth Area Family YMCA’s KEY Zone program is offering a limited-time sign-on bonus for new hires! Starting October 1st, new team members can earn $200 after completing eight shifts between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.

⏳ This offer is only available through November 15th, so don’t wait—apply now and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to make a difference and earn a bonus!

🔗Apply at https://ow.ly/JMwf50XcOuM

Order a sweet treat from our YMCA Holiday Pie Sale! ❤️🥧 Choose to support the Aerials Gymnastics Team, the Northerns and Whalers Swim Teams, and the Youth in Government Program!

The YMCA Holiday Pie Sale is LIVE! 🥧❤️
Support local youth programs and enjoy the delicious taste of Betty’s Pies this holiday season! Proceeds benefit the Aerials Gymnastics Team, Northerns and Whalers Swim Teams, and the Youth in Government Program. *Pies come frozen and last up to 1 year in the freezer*

🕒 Deadline to order: November 11th
🗓️ Pie Pick-Up Dates & Locations (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
- December 16 - YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
- December 17 - YMCA at the Woodland Community Center
- December 17 - Cook County Community YMCA
- December 18 - Superior Douglas County Family YMCA

Enjoy a sweet treat while supporting your local youth - we thank you for the support! 😋

🔗 Order at the front desk or online at https://ow.ly/aYiv50XaIS5

Come join us and participate in this fundraiser to support the Y’s food access program on October 25.

It is a family friendly event, dogs are welcome, there will be a lot of prizes, and a costume contest!

Come join the fun and register today at www.duluthymca.org/register.

🎃 Kids Can Make a DiffeRUNce Too! 👟🧡👻 Calling all little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes! Join us for the Kids 1-Miler at the Ursa Minor DiffeRUNce Run on October 25th - a fun, festive dash just for kids through Duluth’s Craft District! 🕒 Kids 1-Miler starts at 10:00 AM 📍 @ursa_minor_brewing – 2415 W Superior St, Duluth 🎭 Costumes encouraged – prizes, swag, and spooky surprises await! Whether they run, walk, or skip in costume, kids will love being part of this Halloween celebration that supports food access and healthy living in our community. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family! The 5K starts at 10:00 AM and is stroller and pup-friendly too. 🔗 Sign up on race day or register at https://www.duluthymca.org/programs/events/ursa-minor-differunce-5k

Come join the fun and support a great cause!

Make a DiffeRUNce this Halloween! 🧡👻🎃🦇

Join the Duluth YMCA Community Services at the Ursa Minor Brewing DiffeRUNce 5K for a spooky good time! Grab your friends, throw on a costume, and bring the kids for a festive dash through the Craft District on October 25th. All proceeds support greater food access and healthier living right here in our community. Are you brave enough to make a DiffeRUNce?

👟 Run, walk, push a stroller, or bring your pup—this fun run is all about supporting food access and healthy living programs in our community.
🕒 Race starts at 10:00 AM at Ursa Minor Brewing (2415 W Superior St, Duluth)
👶 Kids 1-Miler begins at 10:00 AM
🎭 Costumes encouraged—there will be prizes, swag drawings, and plenty of fun!

🔗 Register online at https://ow.ly/iaPh50WZG66 or same day registration is available—just arrive one hour early

We have had many visitors at camp lately, including Drengr Jiu-Jitsu to teach the youth, as well as our very own Duluth YMCA CEO, Sara Cole, who rehabilitates bunnies and released some with our campers. We also took some time to watch a Hermantown girls' soccer game. Summer is wrapping up, and we are fitting in all the fun we can!

The Y is hiring School-Age Care Youth Specialists to support our afterschool programs!

Looking for a meaningful job that makes a difference for kids in your area? Join the YMCA team as a School-Age Care Youth Specialist and help create a fun, safe, and supportive space for youth in our afterschool programs!

✨ Starting at $15/hour
✨ Ages 16+ welcome
✨ Flexible hours + paid time off
✨ FREE YMCA Membership
✨ Opportunities for growth

Apply today: tinyurl.com/careercenterymca
For questions please email [email protected] or call 218-722-4745 ext. 124.

📣 We Want to Hear From You!

Summer Program Families,

Your feedback matters! If your child participated in KEY Zone, Day Camp, or programs at the Harbor Highlands Community Center this summer, please take a few minutes to complete our Family Satisfaction Survey. Your input helps us improve and grow our programs to better serve you and your children.

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/yxPuNatFvA

Thank you for being part of our Y community!

The EWC day campers had so much fun during our Gamer Week! From Dress to Impress fashion shows to Jeopardy to relaxing in the community room, the campers made the most of being inside.

The Y is hiring!

Looking for a meaningful job that makes a difference for kids in your area?
Join the YMCA team as a School-Age Care Youth Specialist and help create a fun, safe, and supportive space for youth in our afterschool and summer programs!

✨ Starting at $15/hour
✨ Ages 16+ welcome
✨ Flexible hours + paid time off
✨ FREE YMCA Membership
✨ Opportunities for growth

Apply today: tinyurl.com/careercenterymca
For questions please email [email protected] or call 218-722-4745 ext. 168

The North Star Day Camp site was thrilled to host visits from the Science Academy and WLSSD during STEM week, inspiring our young minds with interactive learning experiences. The kids even got to unleash their creativity with some fun baking activities.