YMCA of Strafford County

09/30/2024

To Our Members, Staff, Instructors, and Community of the YMCA of Strafford County:

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your commitment and membership. You are a valued part of our YMCA family and the Strafford County community. Your participation in our programs, classes, and events has made a profound impact on our organization, and we are incredibly thankful for the memories we’ve created together.

“The past 12 years I have spent at this branch has been an amazing and joyful experience. I’ve met so many incredible people and have felt blessed that you let us into your life—however big or small that was. I’ve been lucky to feel that my job here has never felt like a job and I have loved every moment. Our day-to-day will not be the same without seeing you, joking with you, catching up with life, hearing about your successes, or sharing in your sadness. I have enjoyed being a part of your health journeys, whether you were just starting out or getting back into it, healing from injuries or illnesses, or the excitement you have from accomplishing something you didn’t think you could do. I’ve been happy to have been able to watch your circles grow and your genuine concern for people you have grown to care about. All of this makes my heart full. Thank you for your time and your friendship and I will see you around.” – Jen McGeehan, Director of Operations

“It has been an honor to serve as the Advisory Board Chair for the YMCA of Strafford County for the last two years. The Y has been so much more than a gym or child care center, it has been a close-knit community comprised of incredible staff, volunteers, and members. While the lights on the physical space will be going out, the spirit and camaraderie will live on within each of us as we transition into new roles and locations. I look forward to continuing to volunteer with the Y and exploring the ways that we can continue to serve the families and residents of Strafford County.” – Jodi Langellotti, Advisory Board Chair

Thank you for being part of our Y community over the last 14 years. We are so proud of the impact that we’ve made and the relationships that we’ve built here in Greater Rochester. We are confident that this change will enable us to grow our youth services to better serve a larger population of families in the Tri-City Region of Dover, Rochester, and Somersworth.

09/20/2024

As part of the Granite United Way’s Day of Caring, volunteers from Teledyne Marine and Service Credit Union generously gave their time and energy to help close up Camp Coney Pine after a summer of fun with hundreds of campers. We deeply appreciate their hard work and dedication in closing up another successful camp season!

09/02/2024

Reminder: All branches of The Granite YMCA are closed today, September 2, in celebration of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday. We'll see you again tomorrow!

08/27/2024

All branches of The Granite YMCA will be closed on Monday, September 2 in celebration of Labor Day. We hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/05/2024

Fall I registration is now open for Y members! Non-members may register starting on Monday, August 19.

Take advantage of early registration, program discounts, and so much more when you become a member of The Granite YMCA! See all the Y has to offer at https://bit.ly/3Yo1gBM.

08/02/2024

We are excited to share some changes to our program registration process. We have decided to retire our traditional program guide for a simpler solution. Instead of sorting through a lengthy document each session, we encourage you to browse and register for programs directly on our registration website: https://bit.ly/3Yo1gBM

Fall 1 Programs are now available to browse online! When browsing, be sure to use filters! You can filter by branch location, product type, day of the week, date, and even age of participant! If you're looking for something more specific, we encourage you to also use the search bar. For those who prefer paper, any branch offering enrichment programs will have a variety of printed sheets available at the Welcome Center.

For additional assistance, please watch these quick 50 second step-by-step tutorials on how to...
• Filter by branch: bit.ly/YSearchByBranch
• Filter by program area: bit.ly/YSearchProgramArea

Our newest program session will run from September 2 - October 27, 2024. Registration opens for Y members on Monday, August 5 and non-members on Monday, August 19.

07/29/2024

Every champion's journey starts with a single step. Whether it’s the first splash in the pool or the first dribble on the court, dreams take shape with unwavering determination. Get inspired and start your journey today!

07/27/2024

At the Y's before and after school program, kids can get homework help and participate in fun STEM and arts activities that will ensure that every school day begins and ends with a smile. Programs are available for Garrison, Horne Street, and Dover Middle schools.

Help your child find their fun and boost their achievement by enrolling today: https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?BranchID=30&ProductTypeID=699&CategoryID=216,191,192

07/26/2024

Happy opening day of the Paris 2024 Olympics from The Granite YMCA! Best of luck to all of the athletes participating in the summer games, especially to the four Olympians and Paralympians representing New Hampshire. Let the games begin! 🏅

07/25/2024

Anyone can drown. No one should. July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, set forth by The United Nations and World Health Organization. The Granite YMCA is joining in on raising awareness as a public health issue. Visit who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day to learn more about this global campaign, these six evidence-based interventions and what you can do in your household and local community.

07/24/2024

The fun doesn't have to stop this summer!

There's still a chance to experience the right combination of adventure and peace at YMCA overnight camp. Feel the joy of embracing the simple pleasures of nature while meeting new friends and reconnecting with old. We are now welcoming 7 year old's during our 4th session (August 4 - 17) at Camp Mi-Te-Na and Camp Foss. Space is available, but not for long. Campers, ages 7 - 15, can still join us to have the summer of a lifetime!

Visit us online at www.graniteymca.org/camps/overnight-camps/ for more information, or to register now!

07/22/2024

July is Chronic Disease Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases, many of which are preventable, account for about 75% of the nation’s healthcare spending. Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity-related ailments are leading drivers of these costs.

How are these conditions impacting our healthcare system:
✅ Obesity: Approximately 42.4% of American adults are obese, and the medical costs associated with obesity were estimated at $147 billion in 2008, a figure that has likely risen since then.
✅Diabetes: The American Diabetes Association reports that the estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes was $327 billion in 2017.
✅Heart Disease: The leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease costs the nation about $219 billion each year.

As a leader in preventative health care, The Granite YMCA provides research-based health programs led by certified instructors that help address chronic diseases. To learn more, please visit bit.ly/Health-Interventions.

Our health interventions program offers personalized strategies to improve your overall well-being and achieve your health goals.