Work From Home: Y Inside Out

The Harrisburg Area YMCA mission is bigger than a building!

Every day we work to ensure that kids have a safe place to go and food to eat, that older adults have a place to socialize, stay active, and not be negatively impacted by isolation and loneliness, that everyone in our community has access to a place where they can connect and stay healthy. We created this web page so you have access to as many resources as possible to work from home.

That’s why it’s so important in uncertain times like these that incredible members like you stay with us – to help us in our quest to continue to do good in the community. Your relationships with the Y is what keeps us going, keeps us strong, and keeps us in service to those who need it most. We thank you for that and want to let you know how we intend to continue connecting you over the next couple of weeks, despite our buildings being closed. We will also let you know of other responses to community needs.

Here, you will find a set of virtual tools, open-air resources, and information you can put to use while we all comply with public health efforts. It’s our way of helping you stay active, healthy, and connected while you work at home in your own time.

Join us online from home!

Join us LIVE! with Zoom Workouts*.
*Virtual Zoom Classes will end following the 9/2/2021 classes. But don’t stress – we’ll be introducing a new virtual workout platform that we’re positive you’ll love. Stay tuned for more information, we’ll be launching Y Wellness 24/7 on Monday, September 13, 2021!

Watch YMCA instructor-led workouts at home!
Missing your favorite class? The Harrisburg Area YMCA has classes with familiar faces that you can work out along to at any time! YMCA 360 also offers a variety of other fitness classes provided by other YMCAs.

Discover ways to safely get outside.

Needing to get some fresh air, but worried about how to do so? There are several parks in the community with walking paths where you can run, walk, and enjoy the fresh air. If you are feeling ill, please stay home! We also ask that you take advantage of a nice outdoor walk with as little of a group as possible.

Get helpful tips on how to care for yourself and your families.

Discover healthy recipes you can make at home!
Cooking together with a partner or family is a great way to connect and keep yourself healthy, nourished, and busy.

• Diabetes Awareness Month Recipes: Blog
• Healthier Holidays Recipes: Blog
• Red, White, and Blueberries Recipes: Blog
• Healthy Snacks to Eat After School: Blog

Children and family resources to keep you active.
While kids and families are home, it is important to keep everyone active, promote continued learning, and check in on everyone’s emotional health. These resources are aimed to help you do just that.

• Information on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Resources
• Kid-friendly video on the importance and how-to’s of washing hands: Video

Engage in mindfulness practices with us.
We know situations such as these can be scary and stressful. Maintaining a healthy mind is important!

• Yoga – Weekday Winddown: Video
• Browse 11 Les Mills Mindfulness Practices: Video Series
• Short-Term Goals for Better Self-Care: Blog

Keep your mind active while at home.
Books, podcasts, and music are all great ways to keep your mind healthy and active. On top of that, many museums in Pennsylvania offer virtual tours, so you can enjoy the sights from your own home!

• Pennsylvania State Museum: Virtual Tour
• Valley Forge National Historic Park: Virtual Tour
• Museum of the American Revolution: Virtual Tour
• White House: Room-by-Room Virtual Tour

Check out more museum tours here.

Information for staying healthy and safe.
Reminders of the basics to help you stay focused, as well as constant updates on healthy practices from places like the CDC and World Health Organization.

• CDC Resource: How to talk to kids about COVID-19
• CDC Resource: How to protect yourself from COVID-19