Relatives Raising Children

06/01/2026

The Splash Pads are Open!!

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🎉Splashpads are set to open May 26 for the season.
✨Season: May through mid October (Weather Permitting)
⏰Hours of Operation: Daily from 9:30AM–8PM
💸Fee: FREE
📍Locations:
McGraw Park – 3202 Cornelius Dr.
Miller Park – 1020 S. Morris Ave.
O’Neil Park – 1515 W. Chestnut St.
Tipton Park – 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd.

05/08/2026

Mark Your Calendars! Saturday May 16th, 2026 11a-2p at The Vineyard Church 380 Wylie Dr. STE 650 Normal is hosting a Day of Hope! A Free Family-Friendly Event!!
-Groceries
-Diapers and baby wipes
-Clothing
-Food
And so much more!!

05/08/2026

🎉All Ages Welcome!
✨FREE! This Saturday from 11AM-1PM
📍Location: Tipton Park, North Shelter
Join us for an active day at the park filled with games, crafts, activities, inflatable fun, and much more. Local businesses and organizations will join us in providing information and activities to keep the family active throughout the summer. There will be games and activities for all ages.

04/08/2026

Healthy kids start with healthy fun 💙 Celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 18, 2026!
10am - 1pm at the Y with bounce houses, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments, and more—all FREE! Visit https://bnymca.org/events/event/2026/04/18/healthy-kids-day to learn more!

Healthy kids start with healthy fun 💙 Celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 18, 2026!

10am - 1pm at the Y with bounce houses, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments, and more—all FREE! Visit https://bnymca.org/events/event/2026/04/18/healthy-kids-day to learn more!

03/11/2026

Parenting A Second Time Around meeting tonight at Bloomington Public Library, Illinois! We will be upstairs in room 2! Pizza will be served at 5:15! We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

This year's Mermaid Shell-abration is coming up at the end of March! This FREE event for Bloomington-Normal YMCA members brings the magic of the ocean right here to Bloomington-Normal, with fun, themed activities in the pools and Community Rooms! Registration is open right now; reserve your spot today!
Visit https://bnymca.org/.../2026/03/29/mermaid-shell-abration to learn more!

This year's Mermaid Shell-abration is coming up at the end of March! This FREE event for YMCA members brings the magic of the ocean right here to Bloomington-Normal, with fun, themed activities in the pools and Community Rooms! Registration is open right now; reserve your spot today!

Visit https://bnymca.org/events/event/2026/03/29/mermaid-shell-abration to learn more!

03/03/2026

Talking to children about difficult topics in the news, such as war or conflict, can be challenging. In times of crisis, children need their caregivers more than ever to feel safe and secure.
Supporting young people as they navigate difficult emotions like fear, sadness, anger and anxiety requires patience and understanding.
UNICEF shares tips to help guide these conversations and offer comfort: https://unicef.link/43JL0gU

01/23/2026

📣 Bloomington Parks & Recreation Winter Spring 2026 registration is going on now! 🎉
Sports, golf, Miller Park Zoo, crafts, and MORE! 🏀🎾🎨🐾
📖 View the Winter Spring 2026 Program Guide here: https://shorturl.at/77R1B
💻 Register here: BloomingtonParks.org

📣 Bloomington Parks & Rec Winter Spring 2026 registration is going on now! 🎉
Sports, golf, Miller Park Zoo, crafts, and MORE! 🏀🎾🎨🐾
📖 View the Winter Spring 2026 Program Guide here: https://shorturl.at/77R1B
💻 Register here: BloomingtonParks.org

01/14/2026

Wow!! Shout out to Chestnut Health Systems for offering FREE dental services for anyone under the age of 18! Register via the QR code or by visiting chestnut.org/give-kids-a-smile

Check this out! Chestnut Health Systems are offering FREE dental services for anyone under the age of 18! Register via the QR code or by visiting chestnut.org/give-kids-a-smile

01/13/2026

We have the PASTA (Parenting A Second Time Around) Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14th at 5:15p. We will be meeting in the upper-level community room 2 at the Bloomington Public Library, Illinois. Elevators are located across from the stairs. The meeting room door won't be open until 5:00p to allow us time to set up before everyone arrives. Please feel free to browse the library if you arrive early. 😊