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Artful Artisan at the 25th Annual Christmas Folk Art Fair this Sunday at the YMCA, Nov 20

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by .

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The Door County YMCA will hold the 25th annual Christmas Folk Art Fair this Sunday, November 20 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center. As always, the art fair will feature handmade works of art from Door County artists and fine crafts persons including watercolor paintings, jewelry, homemade candles and [...]

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Halloween Festivities at the Y Begin with a Costume Exchange, Oct 1

Posted on 16. Sep, 2011 by .

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The dates are set (below) for the annual Halloween events at the Door County YMCAs, but they begin with a costume exchange at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center on Saturday, October 1. National Costume Swap Day officially falls on Saturday, October 8, but swap events will be happening all October. The national event is jointly sponsored by Green Halloween, [...]

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Registration Open for a new session of LIVESTRONG ® at the Door County YMCA

Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by .

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The Door County YMCA is gearing up to start new sessions of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being program beginning  on September 20 in Sturgeon Bay and October 4 in Northern Door… and cancer survivors are invited to join! This community-supported wellness program offers those living with, through and beyond cancer, with a safe [...]

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Village of Egg Harbor and YMCA Announce Sailing Partnership

Posted on 17. May, 2011 by .

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The Village of Egg Harbor and the Door County YMCA are pleased to announce a partnership that will bring a half-day sailing camp program this summer to the Egg Harbor Beach. Structured as an introduction to sailing, this program will run weekly during the mornings from July 11 through August 5 and will emphasize safety, fun and [...]

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Door County Y Now Provides the Tools to Support Businesses and Employees’ Healthy Lifestyles

Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by .

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A new Workplace Wellness Program will now be available to local businesses through the Door County YMCA. The Y realizes that employee wellness is a growing concern of every business – whether it is based on the need to reduce health care costs and absenteeism or to ensure a happier and more productive work place. [...]

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Local Swim Enthusiast Crosses Death’s Door for Door County Y

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by .

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Local swimmer, Margaret Carroll, swam across Death’s Door on Sunday, August 22, while raising $500 for the Door County YMCA. Carroll set out from Northport very early in the morning and swam the 4 miles across to Washington Island, stopping midway to take a break near Pilot Island.  Mike Boryk accompanied her in his boat [...]

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Local Y Enthusiast Will Attempt to Swim Death’s Door to Raise Money for Swim Programs on Aug 15

Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by .

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Local swimmer, Margaret Carroll plans to swim across Death’s Door on Sunday, August 15 to raise money for the Door County YMCA. Carroll will set out from Northport very early in the morning while the waters are calm in her efforts to swim the 4 miles across to Washington Island.  She will swim unaided, but be [...]

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Door County YMCA Invites Youth to Swim, Bike and Run in Kid’s Triathlon for 7th Year in a Row, July 17

Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by .

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In conjunction with the Door County Triathlon, the Door County YMCA is offering an intermediate level triathlon on Saturday, July 17 for Door County kids from 4 through 14 years of age. The Kids Triathlon will take place at the Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center beginning at 2 pm.  There are three [...]

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Door County YMCA Healthy Kids Day with Free Community Use All Day Saturday, Apr 24

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by .

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YMCA Healthy Kids Day is the nation’s largest health day for kids and families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated across the country at more than 1,700 YMCAs. Last year, more than 700,000 people participated in YMCA Healthy Kids Day events nationwide. Join the Door County YMCA this Saturday, April 24 from 9 am [...]

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Two Door County Organizations Unite in Campaign “No Family Left Inside”

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by .

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The Door County YMCA and The Ridges Sanctuary Launch “No Family Left Inside” with a February 13 Kick-off Program. No Family Left Inside is a new initiative for Door County families stuck indoors this winter. This series of programs is designed to provide outdoor experiences for parents and children who want to explore and enjoy [...]

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