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YMCA bringing the "fun" to Eagle Mountain

By Matthew Gary Milam
"It's fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A…" is a line from a hit song from yesteryear that was, and continues to be, so pervasive that even little children can be caught singing it. For some of us that grew up near a YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), hearing the four letters of the famous acronym congers up fond childhood memories. I, personally, remember growing up near a YMCA that was located a couple towns away in the well-to-do community of La Canada, California (Los Angeles County) and have rich childhood memories of taking swimming lessons, going to day camps, running laps around the small hilltop track behind the facility, and shopping for our family Christmas tree in the YMCA parking lot. Recently learning that the YMCA might become a part of life here in Eagle Mountain, those old memories were immediately stirred up again and made me want to learn more about the prospects.
Reportedly, the YMCA of Northern Utah and Eagle Mountain City are "exploring a partnership to bring a variety of services to Eagle Mountain residents." In fact, available on the city website is a survey prepared by the YMCA to determine what community needs they could help meet. Essentially, the YMCA looks for opportunities to help strengthen family members, from youth to seniors, through programs that provide "safe spaces" to gather and socialize with others, increase learning, and promote healthy eating and physical activity.
The mission statement of the YMCA of Northern Utah states that the organization's purpose is "to provide our communities with experiences that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities." They currently have locations in Weber, Salt Lake, and Wasatch counties. They have been helping to strengthen Utah communities for 123 years, now. The possibility of including them as part of the already-strong community of Eagle Mountain is exciting.
The YMCA of Northern Utah is interested in including the residents of Eagle Mountain in helping to formulate ways they can help make Eagle Mountain even better. Go to the Eagle Mountain website (emcity.org) to take part in the survey so that future YMCA involvement in Eagle Mountain fully matches the needs of its residents.
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