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 are going to do a Halloween party! Dress up in your costume (no weapons) and come ready to do a Just Dance Tournament!
October 6th-10th
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MONTHLY REMINDERS
This week we are going to do an activity called Banish the Boos to make sure the kiddos know to encourage themselves and others to do their best!
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This week we are going to play Ghostbusters Dodgeball to make sure we are ready for costumes next week!
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October 20th-24th
happy 203rd birthday, george!
October 13th-17th
This week we are going to do an activity called Webs of Enchantment! Spooky season is upon us!
Halloween!
OCTOBER 2025
This month we're excited to highlight one of our students, Brooklyn! Brooklyn has been coming to the YMCA Afterschool Program at Washington Terrace Elementary since the beginning. She is always willing to help out when someone is sad; she'll do a funny face for a smile. She never says no to helping Ms. Emma or Ms. Lilly with our activities! We love having her here at our YMCA and we cannot wait to see her growth this year.
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Washington Terrace Elementary
Please have your child bring a water bottle with their name on it! Watch the weather and dress your child accordingly. Snacks from home are allowed, but we are a NUT-FREE ZONE. Please no phones in program. For pick up you MUST walk to the portable. We close at 6:00 pm sharp! If you pick up after then (even one minute) you will be charged.
Welcome Desk: 801-466-6299 (call or text!) OR welcomedesk@ymcautah.org (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Program Coordinator: Emilia (Emma) Hurst washingtonterrace@ymcautah.org 801-839-3380 Program Assistant: Lilly Brandon
Dear Weber and Davis Afterschool Families, Get ready for a night of festive fun at our Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:30–8:30 PM! Join us at the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation YMCA Community Family Center (575 Lockwood Dr, Ogden, UT 84404) for an evening filled with games, candy, and helpful informational resources for families. Bonus! We’ll be collecting donations for Savers (gently used clothing and more). For every full trash bag donated, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win tickets to the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium! Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate the season with us! Sincerely, Ashley Ballew - Youth Development Director
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