March 3, 2026

Originally published in Wilma magazine, this feature takes you inside the heart of YMCA Camp Kirkwood — where kids aren’t just having classic camp fun like zip-lining, fishing, and swimming, they’re building confidence, responsibility, and leadership that sticks with them for life. Through the leadership of executive director Savanah Standifer and the Y’s mission-driven approach, Camp Kirkwood is expanding access, strengthening its programs, and proving that a week in the woods can shape who a young person becomes. Read on to see why this “hidden gem” deserves to be better known and why its impact goes far beyond summer. 

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February 12, 2026

Families at the Midtown YMCA will notice a fresh new look in the Child Watch area, where recent updates have created a more engaging, welcoming environment for young children. The improvements are part of the YMCA of Read More »

February 4, 2026

A medical emergency at the Midtown YMCA on December 16 resulted in a life being saved thanks to the fast, coordinated response of YMCA members and staff. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Rich Lander, a YMCA member, collapsed in Read More »