20 Twin Cities YMCAs offer free teen memberships for summer

Soraya Keiser, Pioneer Press
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Teens entering 9th-12th grade are eligible for free summer membership at 20 YMCA locations throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, West St. Paul and other sites in the east metro. Through Aug. 31, teens are welcome to utilize the YMCA’s in-person and virtual programming, which includes health and wellbeing classes as well as access to the gymnasium, fitness floor and aquatic areas.

Having done the “Get Summer” program for six years, the YMCA aims to ensure that youth of all backgrounds and incomes have access to healthy learning opportunities during the summer.

“The Y is committed to eliminating barriers to participation so all have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive during out of school time,” said Glen Gunderson, president of the YMCA of the North, in a written statement.

The Eagan, Forest Lake, Hastings, Shoreview, White Bear and Woodbury locations are full for summer. However, once a membership is registered at a specific location it can be used at any of the participating 20 sites, including Burnsville, Hudson, Maplewood, the St. Paul Eastside, St. Paul Midway and West St. Paul YMCAs.

For locations and more information, visit ymcanorth.org/getsummer.

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