"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13 |
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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13 |
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| HIRING EVENT & INTERVIEWS |
Do you want a FREE MEMBERSHIP?
Join our team! We're hosting a Hiring Event with open interviews in our Butler Y lobby on Thursday, May 9th, 8:00AM-10:00AM & 3:00PM-7:00PM. |
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The Y will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, in honor of the military members who died in service. |
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Congratulations, Linda Barkhurst! Linda is the Executive Housekeeper here at the Butler Y. |
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ARMCO POOL PASS FLASH SALE! |
Purchase your ARMCO Pool Season Pass online during Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th-27th) and receive 20% OFF! View pool information and policies here.
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Family Pass: Normally $250 | Flash Sale $200 Individual Pass: Normally $130 | Flash Sale $104 |
(No promo code needed; online only.) |
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Butler Y & South Butler Summer Day Camp registration is open! CCW/ELRC Funding is accepted. |
| DIGITAL CLASS RESERVATION |
Reservations for our 3rd floor land & cycle classes are now DIGITAL! No more signing up in a book, it is all done through our app, up to one week in advance. |
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Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00AM Diamond Park, downtown Butler City 108 South Main St., Butler, PA 16001 |
Join hundreds of runners for a 2K or 5 mile run that has been a staple in our community for over 45 years!
Early Bird Discount available through June 1st for Adult 2K and 5 mi; includes Finisher Medals for all Early Bird 5 mi. registrants! Register by May 25th to guarantee a t-shirt! Every dollar raised at this special event goes back to children, families, and seniors in our local communities so they can participate in programs and services here at the Y. |
| A huge THANK YOU to all our vendors, participants, and sponsors who helped make our Healthy Kids Day this year the Best. One. EVER! |
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Connecting people to a greater sense of purpose and to each other to make our community stronger. |
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Summer Camp is a childhood right of passage, one that many kids in our community do not get to experience due to limited financial resources. With your support, we can ensure hundreds of kids get to experience the magic of Summer Camp! $210-$215 provides one week of camp for one child. $2,100-$2,150 provides an entire summer of camp for one kid. |
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| We are currently at 34% of our 2024 goal of $450,000! |
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By donating to the Annual Support Campaign and specifically to Send a Kid to Camp, you not only contribute to the support of this program but also empower us to extend our reach and positively impact more lives in 2024! |
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The Annual Support Campaign funds programs & services for children, families and seniors in Butler County to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, and background, can learn, grow & thrive. |
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Empowering young people to reach their full potential. |
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YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT UPDATES |
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The Butler Y Youth & Government (YAG) Delegation took 24 kids from Butler to the Model Convention in Harrisburg, PA April 18th-21st! The group has 1 senior and 4 juniors this year - this group could really blossom in future years. Way to go students, we are so proud of you! |
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NEW CHILDCARE CLASSROOM WISH LIST |
We are opening a new childcare classroom! We are so excited to welcome new children to our community and watch them learn and grow. You can give joy to the children at the Y by helping us fill the new space with toys and educational play items. Drop off donations at the Welcome Desk or shop our Amazon Wishlist (below) and have it shipped right to the Y for free. Thank you for your generosity! |
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| | These single day Sports Clinics are for ages 5+! (Sibling discount is available.)
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Basketball: Friday, May 3rd, 6:00PM-7:30PM
- Pickleball: Friday, May 10th, 6:00PM-7:30PM
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Private swim lessons are for youth to adult who are interested in learning to swim, exercise, water safety, social engagement and learning a life-long skill. Lessons are available by appointment only. Please fill out a Private Swim Lesson Form. For more information, contact Swim Lesson Coordinator, Jay McCaslin: ButlerYSwimLessons@bcfymca.org.
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we are offering Private Sport Lessons for Basketball, Football, and Softball! Individualized coaching catered to your child's specific strengths & weaknesses can push them above and beyond to success. Get a package for seven 30-minute private sessions for your sport of choice. |
Test the Waters: Youth are invited to participate with our YMCA Swim Team for a trial period (no commitment!). |
| Four Great Child Care Programs:
Infant for ages 6 weeks-12 months. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing "home away from home" where babies can explore and make new discoveries.
Toddler for ages 1-3 years. We build on the momentum of your toddlers’ natural curiosity and help them learn at their own pace.
Preschool for ages 3-5 years. We've designed our program to nurture your child's growing individuality through days filled with interactive learning and group activities. Includes weekly swim lessons!
School Age Care for elementary school students. From homework help to fun physical activities, our program is designed so that everyone has a great start and end to their school day.
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We are excited to announce we now have NEW options for birthday party packages: Splash, Gymnastics and Sports. Party and reservation details are available on our Birthday Parties page. |
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Providing kids with a safe and comfortable space to achieve their goals. |
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Our Reach & Rise® program would not have been able to serve over 180 youth in four years without the time, talents, and treasures of our volunteer mentors. Our mentors come from all different backgrounds, areas, ages and upbringings. They all have one thing in common…they want to be a support to children and help them learn skills for life. |
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Please consider becoming a mentor with Reach & Rise® and help us to REACH more youth so they can RISE to a better future.
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SUMMER IS AROUND THE CORNER |
The weather is finally getting warmer, and the end-of-school countdown has begun. This summer, Reach & Rise® will have two groups beginning in June at the Rose E. Schneider YMCA and the Butler YMCA. Join in the fun, meet some new friends, and learn skills like how to express your emotions, communicating your needs and building healthy relationships. Do you know a kid who can benefit from Reach & Rise®? We are accepting Mentee Referrals for our Summer groups and 1:1 NOW! Click the button below for our online mentee referral. |
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Do you have a hobby or activity that you are passionate about? We are looking for local experts and enthusiasts to speak to our Reach & Rise® Youth Mentoring Groups. Guests will share a skill or topic for about 30-60 minutes to a small group of kids/teens. If interested, please REACH out to Kelly King, Reach & Rise® Program Manager at kking@bcfymca.org.
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Pictured here: Coach DeMarco, Head Coach of Geneva College Golden Tornado Football, sharing his wisdom of teamwork to a Reach & Rise® group! |
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Pictured here: Casey Bowser, of Butler Little Theatre, sharing his love of performance arts with a Reach & Rise® group! |
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The Reach & Rise® youth mentoring program is a national, evidence-based program recognized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention program (OJJDP). We help kids learn about and manage emotions, build social skills, try new things, and develop and maintain healthy relationships. |
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Improving individual and community well-being. |
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NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY |
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Join us on Wed., May 29th, 10AM-1PM to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day! We will have local health vendors and snacks in our lobby as well as various Active Older Adult Group Exercise classes to try out! (Click the button below to view class times and descriptions). Bring a friend for free, too! (Photo ID required.)
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The Y is a home for additional wellness programs that serve our community! |
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Jazzercise® meets at the Butler Y on Mondays 4:15PM & 5:30PM, Tuesdays 4:45PM, Wednesdays 4:15PM & 5:30PM, Thursdays 4:45PM and Saturdays 8:00AM. 1st class is free! | Drop in: $7
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Jazzercise® membership/class rates are not affiliated with the YMCA. For more information, please contact butlerjazzercise@gmail.com. |
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Improving individual and community well-being. |
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We are proud to work with local groups to bring great opportunities to our facility! |
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Jazzercise meets here 5 days a week.
- Youth and adult Karate classes are held here 3 days a week.
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The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center Addiction & Recovery Family Support Group meets here Thursdays, 6:00PM-7:30PM. Babysitting services are available during this time for kids 6 months to 9 years of age in our YMCA Play Place.
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| Our Bible Study group will pray on requests weekly. Prayer requests are completely anonymous. |
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ARMCO Park will be reopening soon. See you June 1st! |
Located at: 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 |
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ARMCO Park facility reservations are open for Y members, BAEA Members and the general public! Rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis, in person at the Butler Y or by calling 724.287.4733. |
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ARMCO Pool will reopen June 1st! |
Pool Birthday Parties as well as Group and Private Swim Lessons will be returning, too! Email ysannan@bcfymca.org for more info. |
| Wheels of Steel Car Cruise: June 2nd 11:00AM-4:00PM |
View vintage cars, participate in fun activities, enter to win prizes, purchase food, and much more! This event is free & open to the public. |
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Are you planning to tie the knot next year? "Y" not have your wedding at ARMCO Park?! |
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339 North Washington Street Butler, PA 16001 | 724.287.4733
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