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YMCA of Greater Seattle sets kids up for a healthy start to the summer at Healthy Kids Day

Sunday, April 14, 2024

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is thrilled to announce its annual Healthy Kids Day® event, which will be held on April 20, 2024 beginning at 10a.m. 

This event will be held across 12 locations throughout Greater Seattle. As a free event open to the public, the Healthy Kids Day® event provides many family-friendly activities to foster healthy kids and families and ensure a vibrant and healthy kickoff to the upcoming summer season.

Dale Turner Family YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
Featured Activities
  • Bounce House
  • Climbing Wall
  • Family ZUMBA®
Northshore YMCA 11811 NE 195th St, Bothell
Featured Activities
  • WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle Surf and Kayaks
  • Bounce House
  • Face Painting
  • Mario Racing
  • Gaga Ball
  • Rock Painting
  • Mini Pickleball
University Family YMCA
University Heights Center Park: 5001 University Way NE, Seattle
Featured Activities
  • Bounce House
  • Face Painting
  • Kids ZUMBA®
The 2024 sponsors [LY1] of this year's event are centered around transforming fun and play into lasting memories. Attendees can look forward to engaging in activities that promote health and wellness among children and their families. The activities vary by location. Families can expect snack ideas, water safety, sports challenges, bounce houses, and arts and crafts.

Loria Yeadon, CEO of YMCA Greater Seattle, shared her thoughts on this event: " Children must remain engaged in physical and mental activities throughout the summer months. At the YMCA, we're passionate about providing families with the resources to develop and maintain healthy habits all year. Healthy Kids Day is a signature free event encouraging families to explore and participate in many fun, healthful Y activities, fostering community connection and wellness. "

The YMCA's signature Healthy Kids Day event is free, where we encourage families to explore and participate in many fun, healthy Y activities, fostering community connection and wellness. If you don't have a Y membership, this is a perfect time to join and get the entire family moving and connected with your neighbors in the community. Join us!

For more details or to sponsor this annual event, please contact the YMCA of Greater Seattle at pr@seattleymca.org or our website.

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwest’s leading nonprofit organization strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1876, the Y reaches more than 206,632 people of all backgrounds, abilities, and financial circumstances annually through 14 branches, three overnight camp properties, and more than 200 program sites throughout King, south Snohomish and Lewis counties. Visit seattleymca.org.


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Registration open for fall programs at the Dale Turner YMCA

Friday, August 18, 2023


Registration is open for fall Y programs, including Parents’ Night Out, Group Swim Lessons, and kids’ cooking classes.

Registration opens on August 15, 2023 at 6:00am for Y members and on August 22 for community members! These programs will run from October 30 to December 24.


The Dale Turner YMCA "The Y" is located at 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133



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Holiday Baskets Gift Card and Donation Drive could use donations and volunteers

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Volunteers at work at a previous event
Photo courtesy Shoreline PTA Council

Holiday Baskets Gift Card and Donation Drive

Donations and gift cards will go toward holiday food and gift support for Shoreline Schools students and their families.

How you can help

Drop off at Dale Turner YMCA or any Shoreline Fire Department by Thursday, December 16, 2021
  • $25 gift cards - these are needed most:
    • Fred Meyer, Amazon, Safeway, QFC, Target, Walmart, Old Navy / Gap
  • New, unwrapped gifts
Donate online, noting "Holiday Baskets" in notes/reference on the donation form https://www.seattleymca.org/give/ways-to-give

Volunteer: If you'd like to volunteer at the event please sign up here, thank you! https://signup.com/go/OjhbRyT

The Holiday Baskets event to support students and families during the holiday season is a project supported by a consortium of local organizations: the Shoreline PTA Council and all Shoreline district PTAs, the Dale Turner YMCA, the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and the City of Shoreline.



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Dale Turner Family YMCA and Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park honored by Washington Association of School Administrators

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner and Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Dale Turner Family YMCA and Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park were recently honored by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for their support of schools and students during the pandemic.

The three organizations were each presented with Community Leadership Awards by WASA at the association’s recent regional virtual awards ceremony on May 21, 2021. 

L-R: Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner, Dale Turner Family YMCA Branch Executive Megan Castellano and Dale Turner Family YMCA Executive Director Carolan Cross.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

They were nominated by Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner, who also delivered the award plaques to the recipients in person this week.
“Since our schools were forced to close on March 12, 2020, the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park and the Dale Turner Family YMCA engaged in offering a system of support and child care for families and students in our district,” said Superintendent Miner.

 

Lake Forest Park City Manager Phillip Hill and Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Recognizing that child care was the most immediate and pressing need many families were faced with, the three organizations quickly mobilized their resources and staffing to begin offering child care and remote learning camps, and offering scholarships and funding so that those programs would be offered for free to families in of that support.

“We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding efforts of the Cities and YMCA during this very challenging year,” said Superintendent Miner.


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The Dale Turner YMCA still has openings for its pop-up vaccination clinic on Thursday morning

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Dale Turner YMCA at South Echo Lake
There are spaces left and you can sign up online for the Dale Turner pop-up vaccine clinic Thursday morning from 9am - 1pm.

You need an appointment. You can sign up directly at http://bit.ly/DaleTurnerVaccine

The Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline will hold a vaccination event on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 9am to 1pm with the second dose then scheduled for May 27 from 9am to 1pm. The second appointment will be scheduled for the same time of day as the first.

The vaccine is Moderna and all aged 18+ are eligible.

The Y is located at 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.



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Vaccine event at Dale Turner Y on April 29 with 2nd dose on May 27

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline will hold a vaccination event on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 9am to 1pm with the second dose then scheduled for May 27 from 9am to 1pm. The second appointment will be scheduled for the same time of day as the first.

The vaccine is Moderna and all aged 18+ are eligible.

For appointments email vaccine@seattleymca.org with your name and preferred time

Call: 206-382-5000 and press 8 to talk to a team member



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YMCA pop up clinic filled up as people got the message

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Ready to direct traffic.
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan
After concerns the night before that people were not signing up for the pop-up clinic Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Dale Turner YMCA, the word got out.

Over 400 people showed up to get their Johnson and Johnson one-shot COVID vaccination.

The Shoreline Fire Department administered the vaccines and kept the records. The Y provided the space and assistance.

Paramedics reported that the YMCA was an ideal location, with free parking and a good traffic pattern.

Participants wished to thank Fire Chief Matt Cowan and the Board of Commissioners who were instrumental in providing the one-day clinic as well as the YMCA.



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CHANGES: The Dale Turner Pop-up vaccination clinic has been rescheduled to Saturday March 13

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Dale Turner YMCA
Due to some logistical changes the pop-up vaccine clinic at the Dale Turner YMCA has been changed to Saturday March 13th only.

From 9:00-1:30pm they are making appointments for community members who are 65 years plus - and in particular 65+ BIPOC.

To make an appointment email ccross@seattleymca.org

Thank you to our Public Health Dept and the Shoreline Fire Dept for making this event happen.

The event on Saturday is specific for our 65 years plus community and in particular our BIPOC 65+. Below are details for the event on Saturday:

  • 9:00 - 1:30pm dedicated to our (65+ & 65+ BIPOC community members only)
  • This event is open to the community for those who are eligible
  • Vaccines will take place in the Dale Turner Family Y gym
  • P1 parking garage will be open for community members to park in
  • All registrations must be done directly by emailing ccross@seattleymca.org
  • In order to register you must provide first name, last name, telephone number, email and language and meet the eligibility requirements for this event
  • The Shoreline Fire Dept will be administering the Johnson and Johnson single shot vaccine
  • Vaccine time slots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis only

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DATE CHANGE: Pop-up vaccine clinic at the Dale Turner Y this Saturday

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Dale Turner YMCA on Aurora
The Dale Turner YMCA is partnering with Public Health and the Shoreline Fire Department to hold a vaccine clinic this Saturday, March 13, 2021.

The event on Saturday is specific for our 65 years plus community and in particular our BIPOC 65+. 
Below is a little more detail for the event:

They are currently working on filling time slots between 9:00am - 12:00noon and can schedule 15 people for each 30 min time slot.

Vaccines will take place in the Dale Turner Family Y gym. The P1 parking garage will be open for community members to park in.

Community members will need to register ahead of time by sending an email to ccross@seattleymca.org

Provide this information:
  • first name 
  • last name 
  • telephone number 
  • date of birth 
  • language
  • email if available
The Shoreline Fire Dept will be administering the Johnson and Johnson single shot vaccine.

The Dale Turner YMCA is located at south Echo Lake 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 enter from westbound 192nd by the Interurban Trail.

Updated: article was updated to reflect the date change to Saturday March 13, 2021


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Volunteers make our world go round - PTA Holiday Basket event serves 700 families

Tuesday, December 15, 2020


Your heart will be warmed by this news! Shannon McMaster and Stacy Cotton (and Stacy's mother Marti who made masks for the 75 volunteers) are educators and super organizers who have been long time supporters of and volunteers for the Shoreline PTSA Holiday Basket program.


They, with the help of Shoreline PTA Council co-presidents Amy Reed and Heather Segars, organized envelopes with gift cards and pick-up times for nearly 700 Shoreline Schools families.

On December 12, 2020 their newly designed Covid Safe Holiday Basket event took place for families who have children enrolled in the Shoreline School District and could use a little extra help this Holiday Season. 


Each family received gift and grocery cards in a drive through event at the Shoreline Center. 

Nearly 700 families and several thousand children (upwards of 1500) received gift cards for gifts and a $100 card for groceries. 


This super organized event handed out over $110,000 in gift cards including $50,000 in grocery vouchers from the city of Shoreline, donations from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Rotaries, Alpha Delta, Hopelink, the Shoreline Fire Department, Dale Turner YMCA and numerous community individuals.

Special thanks to Shannon and Stacy, volunteers and contributors who made the holidays a little brighter for many!



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Alpha Delta Kappa grant helps provide Y recess program at 10 elementaries

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Pearl Noreen

By Mary Jo Heller

Washington State Grants from Alpha Delta Kappa are awarded at the State Convention. This year the convention, like so many during this time, was held as a virtual convention over Zoom on June 20, 2020.

Money is intended for members who are engaged in innovative practices within the field of education.

Pearl Noreen became aware of a problem with elementary school children, who, after recess, were not returning to the classroom ready to learn. As a member of the YMCA Board, Pearl asked the Y if they would partner with Alpha Delta for the grant.

The Y Play Everyday recess program is offered two days a week in 10 Shoreline elementary schools. Led and facilitated by the students at the schools and YMCA staff, this joint venture is also intended to enable students as leaders.

Playground activities include music games, structured activities, conflict resolution, and social development. This expensive program is funded also by donations other than Alpha Delta.

Pearl received $1500 from Alpha Delta Kappa to further these activities, which empower youth with the knowledge and confidence they need to regularly engage in physical activity. 

The goal is to get kids moving, increasing their interest in physical activity and encouraging them to make that activity part of their everyday lifestyle. This program has also shown that when the children return to the classroom with increased activity, their attention and participation in class has increased.

Dallas Wood is the director of Y Play Everyday and will be featured at an upcoming Alpha Delta chapter meeting to explain the program further with a video presentation when the Alpha Delta chapter is able to meet again, or through Zoom this coming school year.

Pearl modestly commented "Courtney Kippenhan Whitaker developed the program. Dallas Wood runs it beautifully! I just wrote a grant...."

We look forward to seeing schools back in session and working with the YMCA whenever that happens. Children need the extra guided activity, and the grant will be well used.



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The Y offers full day child care at two Shoreline locations with no cost to first responders

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

YMCA child care in Shoreline
The Y has been working in partnership with King County Public Health, Department of Children Youth and Families, and local school districts to find ways to support working families who need child care.

The Y is offering full-day camps at the Dale Turner Family YMCA and Ridgecrest Elementary School. 

There are a limited number of slots available at each location.

It is the intention of The Y to prioritize care for families of first responders, health care providers of direct services, and parents/guardians who need to work.

The City of Shoreline has just approved a $15,000 grant to help the Y with the program costs. The Y is also taking donations.

TO REGISTER

Use the links below to register for programs by location:

A page with Visual Instructions will assist with registration. This is a NEW process to allow flexibility for families by providing daily options. If you have any questions, email registration@seattleymca.org.

FEE
Daily fee is $45 and includes full-day programming, AM and PM snack and lunch, swimming (pending). Financial assistance is available. First payment is required at the time of registration.

First responders and health care providers of direct services will have $0 fees for this program. Send an email to registration@seattleymca.org before registering to receive your special coupon code.

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH PRACTICES
  • Anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to remain home.
  • Wellness check will be conducted for all staff and youth before attending program, including a temperature check. Anyone with 100.0F degree or higher will not be allowed to remain.
  • Ongoing cleaning will be scheduled during the day, especially in common areas.
  • Frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizers.
  • Nightly disinfectant cleaning will be done as an additional measure.
  • During the program hours, youth will be organized in small groups (9 youth and 1 staff) and rotate for activities as part of social distancing and meet the developmental needs of youth.
  • Parents/Guardians will be dropping off and picking up at the entrance and not allowed to access the program space.

The Y is located at south Echo Lake on Aurora near N 192nd.

Ridgecrest Elementary is located at 16516 10th Ave NE, Shoreline

Both facilities are closed for their regular activities during the COVID-19 response.


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King’s High School students to participate in the 2020 YMCA State Mock Trial Championship

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The State Mock Trial Tournament is a program of YMCA Youth and Government. It is a unique blend of law, debate, and drama which students learn about issues and court procedures while sharpening their critical thinking and public speaking.

King’s High School students will participate in the 2020 YMCA State Mock Trial Championship to be held from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia.

Two teams from King’s High School will compete in March. Team Red took first place at the Snohomish County District competition and Team White finished in second place. Both teams are hoping to advance to the next level of competition.

Round 1 of trials begin on Friday evening at 6:30pm. Competition will begin again on Saturday at 8:30am and continue into the evening. The championship trial will occur on Sunday at 11:30am following the Awards Breakfast at Hotel RL.

The top 26 high school mock trial teams from seven district events around the state will compete for the opportunity to travel to one of two national competitions.

Volunteer attorneys and judges from around the state judge trials and rate students on their courtroom skills and composure.



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Doctor for a Day open to local students

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Doctor for a Day
Doctor for a Day! 

The Dale Turner Family YMCA, in partnership with UW School of Medicine, will be hosting this free event at our facility in Shoreline on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Doctor for a Day is open to all students k-12 with a focus on those from backgrounds underrepresented in the healthcare professions. 

Students will participate in hands on activities as they rotate through sessions led by medical students and health professionals. 

Doctor for a Day
Participants will hear from medical students sharing their journey into medical schools.

This year’s theme is Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, and Global Health.

Students can register here or they can email  Carlos Guerrero, Teen Program Director to reserve their spot.


Lunch provided!






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"13th" film viewing and discussion at Dale Turner Y Saturday

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Still from documentary 13th

13th - Film Viewing and Discussion

Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 11:00am - 2:00pm 

Viewing and community discussion of the acclaimed film by Ava Duvernay The 13th.

The film is an exploration of the history of racial inequity in the united states, focusing on the fact that our nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans.

Light refreshments and a community discussion following the film.

The Dale Turner Y is located at 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 in the south Echo Lake complex.




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MLK Remembrance Day at the Dale Turner Y Jan 20

Tuesday, January 14, 2020



MLK Remembrance Day on Monday January 20, 2020 at the Dale Turner Y, 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

They will host a viewing of the movie The 13th from 11-12:40pm.

This is a free event for the community, followed by a community discussion from 12:40 - 2pm.



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Photos with Black Santa in Shoreline – on Dec 1 and Dec 7

Wednesday, November 27, 2019


Free event - enjoy holiday cheer, crafts, treats, and photos with Black Santa!

Sun. Dec. 1, Noon-4pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N.

Sat. Dec. 7, 3:00pm-6:00pm at Dale Turner Family YMCA, 19290 Aurora

Photos by AshleyKay Photography. Suggested photo donation $5-10. 

Bring donations for Hopelink:
  • new, unopened, unwrapped toys and games; 
  • new, unwrapped kids clothing; 
  • canned and dry pet food; 
  • baby items: size 3-6 diapers, wipes, formula; 
  • hygiene Items: toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors, lotion, combs, brushes; 
  • paper items: toilet paper, paper towels, foil, zip-lock bags; and 
  • household and cleaning items: dish or dishwasher soap, laundry soap. 
 Contact blacklivesmattershoreline@gmail.com with any questions.



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Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Ronald Commons Café

Friday, November 22, 2019

Thanksgiving at Ronald Commons Café


Ronald Commons Café will host a FREE complete sit down Thanksgiving Dinner from 4 - 6pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019.

Ronald Commons Cafe is a Dale Turner YMCA meal program hosted at Ronald United Methodist Church 17839 Aurora AVE N with volunteers from five area churches.

All are welcome.



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Harvest Carnival at the Y - free for members and the community

Monday, October 14, 2019

Join us for this fun and free family event.

Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 5pm - 7pm at the Dale Turner Family YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Enjoy games, the bounce house, snacks, prizes, a scavenger hunt, face painting and much more – all with a harvest theme! 

Open to the community; bring a friend. Food will be available for purchase. Free for members and the community.



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Shoreline's Black Lives Matter at School community meeting Thursday

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The first community informational meeting for Shoreline's Black Lives Matter at School will take place this Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 7-9pm at Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

This meeting will be used to gather input from Shoreline parents and families. 

Light refreshments will be provided by the YMCA African American Resource Network. 

All are welcome, though the voices of people of color will be centered. Please RSVP here.

The #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool movement erupted in Seattle on October 19, 2017 when thousands of educators, families, and students banded together to demand a world where our schools support our Black families and educators.

This action attracted national news, and the movement spread to cities such as New York, Chicago, Boston, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, L.A., Detroit, the Bay area, and beyond. This national mobilization was a completely grassroots effort organized by educators and their social justice caucuses.

Email blacklivesmattershoreline@gmail.com with questions.



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