To bring people back after the COVID-19 pandemic, The Y in Yreka is offering specials and program discounts for new members, as well as free one-week passes.
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An annual tradition for kids throughout Siskiyou County returns for another year: the YMCA in Yreka will again offer several summer camp choices.
Brandon Eller, program director for YMCA, said a number of safety measures will be in place to protect against COVID-19.
New this year for YMCA members is the Youth Summer Camp Season Pass. This summer camp season pass gives access to their entire summer camp lineup for just $160. That s a $240 value on top of the discount s members receive on camp tuition. The YMCA said that this is a way to show appreciation for members keeping their memberships current during the ongoing pandemic.
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Siskiyou Family YMCA s gym got an upgrade. Here s what it looks like now
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Taking advantage of the forced closure due to COVID-19, the Siskiyou Family YMCA in Yreka decided to use the time to complete a $75,000 renovation in its gym.
YMCA executive director Scott Eastman said the project was funded by the Norris Foundation, The Community Foundation of the North State (via the McConnell Fund), The Ford Family Foundation, and local donors.
He said that the renovated space would help the YMCA serve a larger variety of folks through more diverse programming.
“The gym is used for so many needed purposes for the community,” Eastman said. “It was important for us to upgrade and maintain this well used space.
Here are the winners of YMCA s virtual Ugly Sweater Run
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If you noticed people walking or running around the community last week wearing colorful ugly sweaters or other holiday attire, you may have seen folks taking part in the annual Siskiyou Family YMCA Ugly Sweater Run.
Due to COVID-19, the race was held virtually this year, with participants having three days to complete the 2-mile run/walk or 5-mile run.
Noelle Collier, Health and Fitness Director for the YMCA, helped organize the event. She said 106 people signed up, which exceeded their expectations. Normally, around 120 or so people take part in the run, which is in its ninth year.