West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA

We’re excited to spotlight our Summer 2024 Member Services Intern, Veronica! 🖥️ Through a work-study program with the Carroll Center for the Blind, Veronica joined our team and made a significant impact. In her role, she gained valuable experience in the operations of our Membership Department, assisting at our welcome desk with tasks like greeting community members, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service. When asked about her internship experience, Veronica shared that her favorite part was interacting with Y staff and community members. She also appreciated the opportunity to develop new skills that will be invaluable in her future career. Veronica has been an outstanding addition to our front desk team, and while we’ll miss her presence, we’re excited to see what the future holds for her. Thank you, Veronica, for all your hard work and dedication!

We’re thrilled to highlight our Summer 2024 Marketing & Communications intern, Paul! 💼🖥️ "This summer I had the opportunity to intern here at the WSYMCA with the marketing and communications team. I completed a variety of projects including analyzing social media reports, editing the website, creating Google Ad campaigns, assisting in the seasonal Fall Fest campaign and much more. While here I also learned how to use different applications such as Canva, Sprout, Google Ads and Constant Contact. I also learned what it's like working in a professional office setting and all the different challenges that come your way. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my summer." Paul has been a fantastic asset to the WSYMCA team this summer! We're incredibly grateful for Paul's hard work and dedication. We’re excited to see where his career journey takes him next. Good luck, Paul!

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Micaela - Summer 2024 Health & Fitness Intern 🌟 We are thrilled to highlight Micaela, our incredible Health & Fitness Intern for Summer 2024! Micaela is a rising senior at Bridgewater State University, majoring in Health Sciences. During her time with us at the Wells Ave Y, Micaela worked closely with our fitness team, gaining hands-on experience in gym management. She shadowed client sessions, assisted in equipment management, and contributed to essential administrative tasks. When reflecting on her internship, Micaela shared that she especially enjoyed witnessing client progress and honing her organizational skills. We’ve loved having Micaela on our team and are excited to see all the great things she will achieve in the future. Thank you, Micaela! 🙌

This past weekend at our WSYMCA Family Camp was truly unforgettable! From canoeing on the lake to evening campfires and s'mores, the experience offered something for everyone. The sense of community, shared family meals, and the joy of connecting with nature made it a perfect and easy getaway. Looking forward to creating more memories next year! #Community #FamilyCamp #Outdoors #WSYMCA

Party on the Porch at Camp Chickami was a HIT! Thanks to many generous contributions, we were able to raise about $9000 for Chickami's Annual Fund. Read more about this fantastic event at https://lnkd.in/e_bJftFp

We are so happy to announce that we have been awarded a much-coveted grant from the Cummings Foundation. This $90,000 grant will be used to ensure children with childcare vouchers have access to our essential programs. Being selected out of 715 other applicants, this award underscores the YMCA's impactful contributions to the community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFwJX3Aa #CummingsGrant

A huge thank you to the 116 golfers, our presenting sponsor Village Bank, and our other generous sponsors, who came out to our 20th Annual Golf Tournament. We were so grateful for the beautiful weather and to play a great game for a good cause. With your help, we raised nearly $90,000. To read more about the day, go to https://lnkd.in/dTdg5TGt . Hope to see you all at next year's tournament!

Last week we celebrated those who dedicate themselves to the YMCA at our 145th Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration. Representing our core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, these members, staff, and volunteers are the backbone of our community. Read more about the awardees here: https://lnkd.in/ecZaufER

Who says camp is just for kids? Join us for our first Party on the Porch at Camp Chickami. Hosted at Chickami’s new Loch Lodge, we’ll celebrate with BBQ dinner, yard games, and live music. All proceeds will support Camp Chickami’s Annual Fund, which enables all kids can build magical memories at camp. Purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/eM9ycEXC . *Please note this is an adults-only event.

The WSYMCA is thrilled to announce that we have launched our new and improved website! The new site boasts a fresh, modern design and is packed with features to enhance your online experience. Rest assured, our URL of www.wsymca.org remains the same. We hope you enjoy our new online home as much as we do!