YMCA of the Northern Sky

There's still time to register your kids for the Best Summer EVER! Give your kids a summer filled with climbing, swimming, science, music, crafts, sports, nature and more!

Our various camps are open to ages 3-14 at locations in Fargo, Fergus Falls and YMCA Camp Cormorant near Lake Park, MN.

Find the perfect summer adventure for your child here:
ymcanorthernsky.org/camp

Happy Founder's Day to the Y!

On this day in 1844, George Williams founded the first YMCA in London as a refuge for young men seeking escape from the hazards of life on the streets.

Since then, the Y organization has grown to serve more than 40 million people across 120 countries, played a pivotal role in the creation of basketball and Father's Day, co-founded the USO, and has left a lasting impact on every community served.

This year the national Y organization celebrates 175 years of service, while the FM area Y celebrates 140 years.

We're proud of the work this organization has accomplished, the services we've been able to provide, and the endless support from our members and community.

We look forward to serving our communities for many more years to come!

🫶Help us support our communities...one box of mac & cheese at a time! Support the Y’s Giving Box Project by donating items each month to help our YMCA neighbors in need.
🎁June's Giving Box Collection Items: Non-perishable, not expired food items such as canned goods, boxed dinners, peanut butter, canned protein, etc.
Distributed to YMCA child care participants who may otherwise not have access to these items.
Drop boxes are located in our Fercho YMCA, Fergus Falls YMCA, and Schlossman YMCA lobbies.
🔗https://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/givingbox

We're all set up and ready for a day of fun at Midwest Kid Fest in Island Park!

Come play our giant Kerplunk, use your construction skills to build an awesome tower, and don't forget to grab your free stickers!

Our staff at YMCA Camp Cormorant has been busy getting ready for our first campers of the season arriving on Sunday.

In addition to brushing up on CPR/safety precautions, they've been preparing cabins, learning to assist with all of the activities at camp, and of course...having a ton of fun!

We're ready for the BEST SUMMMER EVER and we'd love to have you join us. There's still time to register: ymcanorthernsky.org/cormorant

🐝✨ What a BEE-autiful day for a great cause! ✨🐝

We're still buzzing with excitement after yesterday's first ever Corporate & Community Adult Spelling Bee! Teams put their spelling skills to the test while helping raise funds for child care scholarships in our community. 💛

This wasn't your average spelling bee! Teams of four worked together to correctly write and spell each word, earning points throughout the competition. From North Dakota-themed rounds to child care-themed challenges, participants tackled words ranging from hotdish and ankh to developmentally, muzak, and so many more. 📝🐝

The competition was fierce, the speed rounds created quite a buzz, and the teamwork on display was simply un-bee-lievable!

🏆 Congratulations to our winning teams! 🏆
🥇 1st Place: Concordia College Dining Services
🥈 2nd Place: Valley Imports
🥉 3rd Place: Cole Papers

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered on our teams. We'd also like to thank TAK Event Center in Dilworth for hosting our inaugural event and providing the perfect setting for an exciting lunch-hour competition filled with laughter, teamwork, and community spirit.

Because of your support, we're helping ensure more local children have access to quality child care through scholarship support. ❤️

👏 An extra special thank you to the sponsors and teams who helped make this event possible: Cash-Wa Distributing Fargo Division, Caterpillar, Cole Papers, Concordia College Dining Services, Donald Zerr - Farmers Insurance, JD Legal Planning P.L.L.C., Just Screen It, Park Co., Realtors, Schild Farms, Target, Tharaldson Ethanol Plant, Thrivent Financial, Valley Imports, and Verity Financial.

Swipe through the photos to relive all the fun, teamwork, friendly competition, and spelling excitement from the hive!

Due to the potential for thunderstorms this afternoon/evening, we are pushing back to the start date for Yoga In The Park to next week, June 10.

We'll see you next week!

Tomorrow is our first Yoga In The Park for the summer! Join us at 6pm at Rheault Farm for an hour of relaxing, stretching and enjoying the peaceful outdoors.

This event is open to everyone! We simply ask for a suggested $5 donation to benefit local charities.

In case of rain, we will move the session inside the shelter at the park.

Frequent Y'ers is back for another summer to help you keep your motivation going!

Get a stamp card at the Member Services desk, collect a stamp with every check-in, and earn prizes!

Check our socials often for chances to get extra stamps with our Daily Doubles!