On October 11th, the founder of the YMCA, George Williams, would have turned 203! He led the founding of the YMCA in London at age 22 in 1844, and since then the Y has counted on young people to bring new ideas and energy to our organization, including here in Utah. Here are some fun facts about the YMCA of Northern Utah: The YMCA opened in Salt Lake City in 1893- over 125 years ago! YMCA Camp Roger opens in 1948. In 1968, a new full YMCA facility is opened in Salt Lake City (later closed in 1991). In 2010 and 2014, the YMCA opens Community Family Centers in Taylorsville and Ogden to expand our reach in youth programs! As you can see, the YMCA has a rich history right here in Utah! Find our more at ymcautah.org/ymca-history.
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THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE
We will be doing a Halloween party on Friday the 31st!
October 10
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MONTHLY REMINDERS
Fall Break!! PROGRAM CLOSED
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No school! PROGRAM CLOSED
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October 20
happy 203rd birthday, george!
October 16-17
FIELD TRIP!! Hogle Zoo | 2:30p-5:30p If your child is NOT attending the field trip, there will be NO PROGRAM this day.
Dear Salt Lake Afterschool Families, We’re off to a wonderful start to the new school year, and it’s been exciting to see our afterschool programs buzzing with energy again! Each day includes homework support, a healthy snack, and team-building activities that help kids stay on track academically while having fun with their peers. If you know families looking for a positive, engaging environment for their kids, we’d love to welcome them into our Y community. Mark your calendars for our Fall Festival on Thursday, October 24! This event will feature games, activities, and a clothing drive to support families in need. Stay tuned for more details, updates will be shared on ClassDojo and flyers will be sent home soon. On a personal note, it’s been such a joy to see children making friends, finishing homework, and building confidence through leadership opportunities and teamwork. Watching them grow inspires me every day, and I’m grateful to share this journey with you. Carmen Te'o, Preschool Child Care Director
Halloween
OCTOBER 2025
This month we'd love to highlight one of our program participants, Phineas! Phineas is a beading extraordinaire, and has been an awesome addition to our program this year. We appreciate his silly energy, positive attitude, and his ability to be a good example to his peers. Thanks for being you, Phineas!
scary amounts of fun at
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Program will be closed on October 16th, 17th, and 20th. Check out our School's Out Camp! Ask us about it, or visit ymcautah.org/schoolsoutcamp to learn more. We have our first field trip on Oct. 10th! If your child is not attending, there will be no program that day, as all staff will be going on the field trip.
Welcome Desk: 801-466-6299 (call or text!) OR welcomedesk@ymcautah.org (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Program Director: Rhonda Clark rclark@ymcautah.org Site Coordinator: Taylor Black tblack@ymcautah.org
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