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Friday, March 15, 2013  It's time to kick your kids out of their winter hibernation and into the spring season. The Quincy YMCA has new youth programs to get your kids active.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Quincy YMCA is on its mark, ready and set to revive its swim program. Its new competitive swim team has been practicing since January. But this isn't the first time a YMCA team has made a splash.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Barry residents no longer have far to travel to get in a workout. The Western Community Center YMCA held its grand opening Wednesday.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Miss Illinois speaks to kids at the Quincy Family YMCA Summer Day Camp on the importance on healthy eating.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  The open house begins at 5 p.m. July 18.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Quincy YMCA Association's yearly Strong Kids campaign exceeded its goal.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Friday is Arbor Day, a day set aside to plant and care for trees.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  The Y has actually been part of the Quincy community off and on for 158 years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Construction kicked off April first, and should wrap up around the time school starts.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Volunteers will be seeking donations from individuals and businesses to allow the YMCA to provide financial assistance and subsidize community programs offered to all age groups.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Interactive gaming systems can be good exercise for your kids, if they are up and moving like the games are intended.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  The Quincy Family YMCA has a chance to win $50,000 from the Pepsi Refresh Project to go towards the Kids Fit Zone.

Monday, November 08, 2010  The Quincy Family YMCA Association is proud to announce the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign, its annual support fundraising drive, has raised a total of $135,582.

Monday, August 09, 2010  The Quincy Y will be getting grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to send people from the community to training in Washington D.C.

Friday, August 06, 2010  The Y will become a Pioneering Healthy Community in Illinois.