YMCA preschool swim class graduation
The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA held a graduation for their preschool swim class Tuesday evening. The three- and four-year-olds were introduced to the pool and developed safe water habits. The children…
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Teaching your kids water safety at the YMCA
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children. With summer in full swing, there’s no better time than the present to learn some tips that…
Swimming lessons at the YMCA
According to the Red Cross, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. In an effort to save lives, the YMCA in Ocean Springs holds swimming…
Ocean Springs YMCA looking for lifeguards
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. As public pools across the Coast…
Lifeguard shortage around the country
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
Reset Challenge: Gulf Coast YMCA’s free six-week challenge
Looking to become a healthier happier you? The Ocean Springs YMCA and Let’s go Gulf Coast are here to help you hit the reset button and undo your unhealthy habits with their free Reset Challenge. Just text…
YMCA offering the ‘Y Fit’ Program
First it was quarantine snacks, then hurricane snacks, and now we have Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner. If you’re thinking of a healthier lifestyle for your New Year’s resolution check out the ‘Y Fit’ Program. Starting…
YMCA uses temporary space for group classes
Members at the YMCA in Ocean Springs no longer need to use workout videos and livestreams to stay fit during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, members can take fitness classes in person. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blossman Family YMCA has…
Staying safe around water
According to the CDC, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children age one through four than any other cause except birth defects. Here in the United States, drowning causes around 10 deaths per day. With the summer months quickly…
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA now open
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! The fitness hub is back open for business yet again in Ocean Springs, this time with new safety measures in place. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA welcomed members back today after being closed…
What to do about gym memberships during COVID-19 outbreak
Your favorite place to workout may be closed during this time, but what are gyms doing about those monthly fees? The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA encourages members to continue paying their dues right now if they can, but will not…
Diabetes Prevention Program at the Gulf Coast YMCA
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs, they are trying to lower that number with their…
Diabetes prevention classes in South Mississippi: Kristen Anzuini Reports
The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is…
YMCA programs continue to grow, new location planned
YMCA’s throughout South Mississippi are always bustling with activities for people of all ages and from all walks of life, and expansion plans are now underway. Rob Kirkland, CEO for the YMCA of the Gulf Coast, stopped by the studio…
John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award
Dozens of locals dressed to impress and gathered in the Magnolia Room at the Beau Rivage Thursday night for a ‘Night to Change Lives’ put on by the Gulf Coast YMCA. They rolled out the red carpet for a special…
Gulfport Reports: I-10 and North Gulfport
Gulfport, like the rest of the Coast, is always looking for ways to develop and grow and this morning residents had the chance to learn that their city is working towards just that. ‘Gulfport Reports’ is a series of events…
Fitness for all ages at the Y
One organization on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gives people of all ages a space to focus on physical and social wellness. The dog days of summer are upon us, but there’s one place on the Mississippi Coast that gives people…
YMCA Humanitarian Award and Charity Banquet
For ten years, the YMCA has recognized one individual in the community who puts their fellow man first and in return they are awarded the John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award. At tonight’s banquet, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA announced Shane…
Community Youth Career Development Center
At risk youth have a new alternative in counties across Mississippi called the Community Youth Career Development Center. The YMCA in Bay St. Louis has recently opened its doors to this new program. The youth career development center will accept…
Daughters and Heroes Dinner
One day, she’s a little girl asking for a ride on your shoulders and the next day, she’s all grown up. The YMCA provided a special night for fathers and daughters all along the Coast to bond and make memories…
YMCA Membership Plan for Ocean Springs City Employees
Ocean Springs city employees now have access to a fit and healthy lifestyle, courtesy of a new agreement between the Gulf Coast YMCA and the city.
YMCA John R. Blossman Humanitarian Banquet
A large crowd turned out at the Beau Rivage in support of the 7th annual YMCA Humanitarian Banquet tonight.
YMCA in Ocean Springs Opens New Wellness Center
After almost ten years of planning, the Blossman Family YMCA cut the ribbon today on a new wellness center in Ocean Springs.