B-N YMCA temporarily suspends programming, will offer additional child care to support medical staff

Posted on March 16, 2020
All Bloomington-Normal YMCA group exercise classes, sports, senior activities, Kid Care, team practices, youth programs, and swim lessons are temporarily suspended. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA will close its doors to members and guests starting Monday night.

The closure will last until at least March 29.  All YMCA group exercise classes, sports, senior activities, Kid Care, team practices, youth programs, and swim lessons are temporarily suspended during this time.

The YMCA will transition its focus to serve as an emergency child care program (K-5) for those families who desperately need care not to exceed 50 kids. Particularly those working parents on the front lines combating this virus including health care workers, nurses, doctors, EMS professionals, police and fire. More information about registration can be found here.

“Because of the evolving rules governing the coronavirus pandemic, the impact of school closures, and the growing demand on medical professionals, we are transitioning our YMCA to support doctors, nurses, technicians, and medical staff to caring for their children during this crisis,” said B.J. Wilken, YMCA Executive Director and CEO.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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