Take a Player to School
Two of the YMCA's national supporters, the NFL and JCPenney Afterschool Fund, are collaborating to give youth ages 6-13 a chance to "Take a Player to School". Thirty-four lucky winners nationwide will have the opportunity to ride to school with an NFL player in a limousine, go to class together and co-host a pep rally for their peers. The NFL players will share their personal experiences regarding the importance of education, participating in positive activities and turning dreams into reality. Now through September 29, kids can register at any JCPenney store or online at www.nflrush.com.

Governor's Tour of Northern Kentucky
On the 24th of August, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher along with 300 VIPs will tour Northern Kentucky. Titus Byer, Dayton Teen Center Coordinator, will coordinate the tour as a member of the Dayton Board. The tour will begin by boat down the riverfront of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton and will be followed by narrated bus passage of these cities. Titus will be proudly representing the Dayton YMCA Teen Center! Please click here to view the Dayton Teen Center Blog!

The Dog Days of Summer
Kenton County YMCA is hosting an end-of-the-season splash on September 9th just for the family pooch. Activities for the whole family include Frisbee toss, water dash, and kettle popcorn for the spectators. Come out and celebrate the end of the "dog" days of summer! For more information, contact Jacob Brooks, the Kenton County YMCA Program Director, at jbrooks@cincinnatiymca.org or (859) 356-3178.