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What's Happening at YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County

Welcome, Lauren!

Lauren Kennedy officially started with the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County as part-time Director of Operations in June, bringing with her a background in Human Resources, Operations, and Risk Management. With her HR background, Lauren brings an employee-focused perspective, stressing both support and accountability. With her operations background, she is able to empathize with the day-to-day reality of operating a youth-serving organization from the ground up.

As we move into the future, we are fortunate to have Lauren's experience, expertise, and guidance. When you see her around, be sure to say hello!

The latest from our youth programs

The GIANT Company is donating 200 backpacks to our Childcare Center on August 27th to support children gearing up for back-to-school and help them be prepared and ready to learn. In addition to the backpack donation, they will provide $1,000 in gift cards so that families can purchase a variety of healthy snacks, school supplies, and hygiene products to fill the bags. To accompany that donation, they will provide dietician handouts that can be included in each bag.

Our new school year starts on August 27th. We are still accepting applications for PKC counts. Go to Pre-K Counts —YWCA Gettysburg to apply. We are also hiring for full-time and part-time positions. Please go to Careers—YWCA Gettysburg to apply.

Where has the summer gone?

It's Swimming Lesson Season

The YWCA is excited to announce our upcoming session of youth swimming lessons, designed to cater to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Whether your child is taking their first dip or perfecting their stroke, we’ve got a program that’s just right!

Session Details:

- **Dates:** Sundays, September 8th – October 13th

- **Registration for Staff & Members:** Now open!

- **Registration for Insurance Members & Non-Members:** Opens Wednesday, August 21st

Our swimming lessons are available for ages 6 months to 16 years, ensuring that everyone in your family can join the fun. Here’s a quick look at what we offer:

- **Aqua Babies & Tots (Ages 6 months – 3 years):** This class is perfect for our youngest swimmers. Parents or trusted adults join their little ones for a water adventure that’s both safe and enjoyable.

- **T.O.P.S.S. Levels (Ages 3 – 1st Grade):** This program uses a fun progression of levels—Tadpole, Otter, Porpoise, Seal, and Sharks—helping kids build confidence and skill as they grow.

- **Swim School (Ages 6 – 16 years):** From Beginner One & Two to Intermediate and Advanced levels, our Swim School program is designed to meet your child's unique needs, whether they’re just starting out or looking to refine their technique.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give your child a head start in the pool. Register today and make sure they’re ready to swim, play, and stay active this fall! For more details and to sign up, visit our website.

Fall-ing Into Advocacy

The seasons are changing, and life will likely soon seem a bit more structured perhaps, as summer turns to fall. The weather might be cooling off a bit, but our advocacy efforts are just getting warmed up. Be sure to take a look at all we're proudly a part of on our Advocacy Page.

Can you believe it?

Our 95th Birthday Celebration is sold out! Needless to say, we are tremendously grateful to everyone who made this happen. Look for a full retrospective in this space next month!

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YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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