At YMCA Camp Minikani each camper experiences social and personal growth – developing more confidence, creativity and independence. Invest in our campers and future leaders as they enjoy opportunities for learning and character development at camp. #YDayofGIving

vimeo.com/518687623 Y Day Camp provides safe, fun-filled activities for kids that foster academic, social & personal growth. Invest today to help the Y ensure children in our care have healthy food at the Y & at home. Click to donate - bit.ly/308Ukcq #YDayofGiving

Thank you for joining the fun this week for our 2nd annual Y Day of Giving. Thank you to 78 friends who invested $4,158 in our youth at YMCA Camp Minikani, summer Day Camp, Miracle League and YMCA Achievers, which was generously matched by National Insurance Services.

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all month long we’ll be providing tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help prevent and spot child abuse. Follow along all month!

The Y’s Code of Conduct creates guidelines for acceptable & unacceptable interactions between Y staff & volunteers & program participants-whether kids visit daily as part of a Y program or are staying in our ChildWatch while you hit the gym. Keeping kids safe is our priority!

Join us April 10-16 & celebrate early learning, young children, teachers, families & communities! It's the 50th anniversary of Week of the Young Child! Our ECE centers will have special theme days all week & we'd love it if families join in & send us pics! #WeekoftheYoungChild

The Y is hiring superheroes to work in our Early Childhood Education Centers. We need full & part-time staff to educate, nurture & support the development of children ages 6 wks - 5 yrs old. Are you looking to change the world? Apply to be an early childhood education teacher!

It's Music Monday! Sing, dance, celebrate, and learn! Through music, children develop math, language, and literacy skills - all while having fun and being active! Make and play instruments at home and dance to your own beat! #WeekoftheYoungChild

Tasty Tuesday is about cooking together & connecting math, literacy skills & science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles. As a family, try some of the healthy recipes from the Taco Cookbook - bit.ly/3t9QZ9S #WeekoftheYoungChild

At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. When we all know and understand the behaviors of those who may seek to harm youth, we are empowered to interrupt and prevent suspicious or inappropriate behaviors.

It's Work Together Wednesday! When children build together they experience teamwork & develop their social and early literacy skills. Grab some materials & create! #WeekoftheYoungChild

It's Artsy Thursday! Even short spurts of creative time greatly impacts a child's social, cognitive, & emotional development. Here's a few tips to help create meaningful art projects - bit.ly/3t8ciZo #WeekoftheYoungChild

Open conversations between parents and children are one important aspect to helping prevent child abuse. Many parents/caregivers struggle with talking to their children about body autonomy and abuse. Visit our website to learn age-appropriate ways to talk with your children.

Child Abuse Prevention Month is all about preventing abuse, but it’s also important to know how to listen to and respond to children if they tell you about abuse.

Thank you 620 WTMJ for sharing the Miracle League MKE upcoming 10th Anniversary season with our community. Visit the WTMJ Cares page to hear incredible stories about our Miracle League athletes in the coming weeks. wtmj.com/wtmj-cares-mir…

Join in on the Five Days of Action and help create a safer world for the children in your life. We know things are a little different right now, but we can still keep kids safe - One Day at a Time. Head over to FiveDaysofAction.org to learn more. #FiveDaysofAction

Are your kids spending more time online or in front of a screen? Take time today to talk to your kids about the joys and dangers of the internet. Find tips for starting the conversation at FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

Safe adults are the ones kids know they can trust if they need help. Learn more about what it means to be the safe adult in your child’s life, and use these worksheets to help your kids recognize safe adults: FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

Kids’ behavior can help you understand how they’re feeling, even when they can’t tell you. Learn more about the signs of abuse and how to recognize them at FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

The #YMCA Champions for Child Protection are together in Chicago during #FiveDaysofAction, a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. Join us as we work to protect children this week and all year long.