Blog News we’d like to share from our GBYMCA community!Like what you read? Click here to share your Y Story today. Summer camp gives Graham safe place to learn and grow CAMPGraham still remembers his first summer at YMCA Camp Abnaki. It was the longest he had ever been away from home, and he was nervous. But something changed as soon… Continue ReadingPart 3 of Your Whole-Body Routine, the Lower Body WorkoutFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue ReadingPlanting the Seeds of Healthy Habits: Farm to Early Childhood Takes Root at the Y EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTWhat began as an assignment quickly blossomed into a hands-on solution to help young children connect with healthy, local food. In September 2024, the then-Assistant Director of Member Engagement, Patrick… Continue ReadingA Core Workout, Part of a Whole-Body RoutineFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue ReadingBreaking Barriers: How the YMCA’s Women’s Swim Program Changed Maryan’s LifeMEMBER CONTRIBUTIONMaryan Maalin is a founding member of the Women’s Swim Program at the Y, which launched in the fall of 2022. That first program welcomed 17 women. By the next… Continue ReadingGreater Burlington YMCA expands its public early childhood education offerings NEWSThe Greater Burlington YMCA is proud to announce it has expanded the childhood education choices for families. The Y has transitioned its Winooski location from a private partnership to open… Continue ReadingAnyone Can Drown. No One Should: World Drowning Prevention Day Y-USA CONTENTAnyone can drown. No one should. July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, set forth by The United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO). The Greater Burlington YMCA is… Continue ReadingNic + The YMCA: A Lifelong Connection from Gloucester to Burlington MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThe Y has played an integral role in Nic Samson’s life, offering both a foundation for his early years and a supportive space for his adult pursuits. Nic’s story with… Continue ReadingRecognizing the Importance of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month at the Y EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONJune is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Did you know that studies have shown… Continue ReadingNew to the Y? Try This Upper Body WorkoutFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue ReadingStrong Body, Strong Mind: Patrick Standen’s Journey Toward Community and Wellness MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor Patrick Standen, a member of the Greater Burlington YMCA, fitness is far more than a routine — it’s a way of life grounded in philosophy. A wheelchair athlete, writer,… Continue ReadingAnnie + The YMCA Pool: Finding Joy and Managing Pain MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor long-time member, Annie, the Greater Burlington YMCA pool is a source of several types of joy. It pleases many of her senses, whether it’s the sight of the sun… Continue ReadingEmbracing a New Fitness Journey: Ricky’s Personal Reflection on the Greater Burlington Y MEMBER SPOTLIGHTWhen Ricky Ortiz first stepped into the Greater Burlington YMCA almost two years ago, he didn’t anticipate how transformative the experience would be. Originally from Los Angeles, California, his move… Continue ReadingRediscovering Joy in Community: Liz’s Story with the Greater Burlington YMCA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThe Greater Burlington YMCA has been a cornerstone of Liz’s life, from her childhood days as a competitive swimmer to her current journey as a busy mom balancing health, family,… Continue ReadingFrom Challenge to Confidence: Richard’s Journey Through Fitness and CommunityMEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor nearly two decades, the YMCA has played a powerful role in Richard’s life. His fitness journey began during a difficult time—he was picked on and bullied often, and he… Continue ReadingKeeping the Energy Alive: Why the Y Keeps Quinn MovingMEMBER SPOTLIGHTQuinn trains and teaches actors in Burlington, a job that demands a lot of energy. Leading groups through the wonderfully strange world of theater exercises requires not only creativity and… Continue ReadingRooted in Wellness and Community: Kristen’s Lifelong Journey with the Y MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor Kristen, the YMCA has been more than just a gym—it’s been a lifelong companion. Her journey with the Y began as a teenager in her hometown of Rochester, Minnesota,… Continue ReadingJason’s Fitness Journey and Community ConnectionMEMBER SPOTLIGHTWhen Jason moved to Burlington from Charlottesville, VA, in November 2021, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter both professionally and personally. As a Lab Tech at the… Continue Reading
Summer camp gives Graham safe place to learn and grow CAMPGraham still remembers his first summer at YMCA Camp Abnaki. It was the longest he had ever been away from home, and he was nervous. But something changed as soon… Continue Reading
Part 3 of Your Whole-Body Routine, the Lower Body WorkoutFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue Reading
Planting the Seeds of Healthy Habits: Farm to Early Childhood Takes Root at the Y EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTWhat began as an assignment quickly blossomed into a hands-on solution to help young children connect with healthy, local food. In September 2024, the then-Assistant Director of Member Engagement, Patrick… Continue Reading
A Core Workout, Part of a Whole-Body RoutineFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue Reading
Breaking Barriers: How the YMCA’s Women’s Swim Program Changed Maryan’s LifeMEMBER CONTRIBUTIONMaryan Maalin is a founding member of the Women’s Swim Program at the Y, which launched in the fall of 2022. That first program welcomed 17 women. By the next… Continue Reading
Greater Burlington YMCA expands its public early childhood education offerings NEWSThe Greater Burlington YMCA is proud to announce it has expanded the childhood education choices for families. The Y has transitioned its Winooski location from a private partnership to open… Continue Reading
Anyone Can Drown. No One Should: World Drowning Prevention Day Y-USA CONTENTAnyone can drown. No one should. July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, set forth by The United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO). The Greater Burlington YMCA is… Continue Reading
Nic + The YMCA: A Lifelong Connection from Gloucester to Burlington MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThe Y has played an integral role in Nic Samson’s life, offering both a foundation for his early years and a supportive space for his adult pursuits. Nic’s story with… Continue Reading
Recognizing the Importance of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month at the Y EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONJune is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Did you know that studies have shown… Continue Reading
New to the Y? Try This Upper Body WorkoutFITNESSOne of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s personal trainers, Sarah Gremelsbacker, has a go-to plan for her clients to help them create and stick to their fitness routine. She describes a… Continue Reading
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Patrick Standen’s Journey Toward Community and Wellness MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor Patrick Standen, a member of the Greater Burlington YMCA, fitness is far more than a routine — it’s a way of life grounded in philosophy. A wheelchair athlete, writer,… Continue Reading
Annie + The YMCA Pool: Finding Joy and Managing Pain MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor long-time member, Annie, the Greater Burlington YMCA pool is a source of several types of joy. It pleases many of her senses, whether it’s the sight of the sun… Continue Reading
Embracing a New Fitness Journey: Ricky’s Personal Reflection on the Greater Burlington Y MEMBER SPOTLIGHTWhen Ricky Ortiz first stepped into the Greater Burlington YMCA almost two years ago, he didn’t anticipate how transformative the experience would be. Originally from Los Angeles, California, his move… Continue Reading
Rediscovering Joy in Community: Liz’s Story with the Greater Burlington YMCA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThe Greater Burlington YMCA has been a cornerstone of Liz’s life, from her childhood days as a competitive swimmer to her current journey as a busy mom balancing health, family,… Continue Reading
From Challenge to Confidence: Richard’s Journey Through Fitness and CommunityMEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor nearly two decades, the YMCA has played a powerful role in Richard’s life. His fitness journey began during a difficult time—he was picked on and bullied often, and he… Continue Reading
Keeping the Energy Alive: Why the Y Keeps Quinn MovingMEMBER SPOTLIGHTQuinn trains and teaches actors in Burlington, a job that demands a lot of energy. Leading groups through the wonderfully strange world of theater exercises requires not only creativity and… Continue Reading
Rooted in Wellness and Community: Kristen’s Lifelong Journey with the Y MEMBER SPOTLIGHTFor Kristen, the YMCA has been more than just a gym—it’s been a lifelong companion. Her journey with the Y began as a teenager in her hometown of Rochester, Minnesota,… Continue Reading
Jason’s Fitness Journey and Community ConnectionMEMBER SPOTLIGHTWhen Jason moved to Burlington from Charlottesville, VA, in November 2021, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter both professionally and personally. As a Lab Tech at the… Continue Reading