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What’s Happening at the YMCA This February & March: Egg Hunts, Fitness Challenges, and Family Fun in Berks County

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What’s Happening At The YMCA This February & March:

Egg Hunts, Fitness Challenges, and Family Fun in Berks 

Spring Energy Starts at the Y

As winter winds down, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County is gearing up for an exciting season ahead. February and March bring Easter egg hunts, seasonal fitness challenges, and family-friendly events across all branches. From youth programs to group fitness launches, there is something for every age and interest. Explore what’s happening and make your plans to join us this spring.

Spring Forward. Sweat Strong.

Spring is the perfect time to reset your routine and challenge yourself in new ways. This season, we’re bringing the energy with a high-impact Les Mills launch and a month-long fitness challenge designed to keep you moving.

Egg Hunt Hustle Fitness Challenge

Hop into fitness from 3/7 through 4/7 with Egg Hunt Hustle, a YMCA-wide fitness challenge that rewards consistency and community. Earn Easter eggs for staying active and increase your chances to win one of five Easter baskets, plus weekly branch prizes.

$10 to participate | Registration deadline 3/7 

Les Mills: Egg Hunt Explosion

Join us at Sinking Spring YMCA for the Les Mills Spring Launch and power through brand-new releases of your favorite classes. Fresh music, new choreography, and two mornings of nonstop sweat kick off Egg Hunt Hustle in full beast mode energy.

Saturday 3/7 | 8–11 AM
Sunday 3/8 | 8–11 AM

Free for members | $10 for non-members

Spring Events 

Easter Egg Hunts at the YMCA

Get ready to hop into spring with egg hunts happening at the YMCA! From traditional community hunts to themed challenges, we’ve got events for every age and interest. Visit our Egg Hunts hub for dates, details, and registration links.

Explore all Egg Hunt events and register.

Healthy kids day

Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is back with even more ways for families to move and have fun together. Enjoy free activities, games, local vendors, community partners, and don’t miss the Kid’s Color Run for an unforgettable burst of energy and color.

Click here for full event details and register for the Kid’s Color Run.

Breakfast of Champions for Youth

breakfast of champions

Join us for the Breakfast of Champions for Youth, a morning dedicated to celebrating the power of community and the potential of every child. This inspiring event highlights the impact of YMCA programs and honors the champions who make it possible. Together, we invest in brighter futures for youth across Berks County. Register now to attend or learn how your organization can get involved.

Summer Camp Unplugged

YMCA Summer Camp- voted best in berks

Voted Berks’ Best for Summer Fun

Summer Camp Unplugged is where summer actually feels like summer. No constant screens. No boredom. Just sunshine, friendships, field trips, swimming, creative projects, and memories your kids will talk about all year long.

Voted Best in Berks, our camps give kids the chance to explore, build confidence, and try new things in a safe, supportive environment. Every day brings something new, whether it’s outdoor adventures, team challenges, themed weeks, or just good old-fashioned fun.

Register now and give your child a summer they’ll never forget.

Headlines, Highlights, & Spotlights

Community spotlights, news, and stories from the YMCA of Reading & Berks County. Read media features and blog posts that spotlight local impact.

Click here to read the full story from Berk’s Weekly.

The YMCA recognizes excellence and milestones of 2025

In honor of its heritage and 167-year legacy, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County celebrated excellence, leadership, and long-standing dedication to the community at its 167th Annual Meeting.

Click here to read the full story from PA Spotlight.

Meet a Reading woman who advocates for quality childcare

Ashley Shannon Price has spent 33 years pouring her heart into the families of Berks County, and now she’s being recognized for it. As childcare director at the Reading YMCA, she helps children grow, learn, and thrive every single day. Read her inspiring story and see how one dedicated leader is shaping the future of our community.

Click here to read the full story from Berk’s Weekly.

Sinking Spring Y awarded Y-USA grant to expand the racquet sports wing

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County has been awarded a Y-USA grant to expand pickleball and renovate the racquet sports wing at the Sinking Spring Y. The investment will add new hybrid courts, upgraded equipment, and improved spaces to meet growing demand from players of all ages, helping strengthening community connections and creating more opportunities to play, learn, and stay active.

The Y is more than a gym; it’s your place to connect, grow, and belong. Stay close, stay active, and stay part of something bigger.

Find your connection. Find your Y.
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Savethe Date

2/21

Family Dance @ Tri Valley Y

2/27

Family Dance @ Sinking Spring Y

3/3

Day of Giving 

3/7-8

LesMills Spring Launch

3/20

Egg Hunt @ Adamstown Y

3/20

Egg Hunt @ Reading Y

3/28

Egg Hunt @ Mifflin Y

3/28

Egg Hunt @ Sinking Spring Y

3/28

Egg Hunt @ Richmond Early Learning Center

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Spider Web Layered Bean Dip: A Spooktacular Snack You’ll Actually Feel Good About

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Spider Web Layered Bean Dip: A Spooktacular Snack You’ll Actually Feel Good About

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Halloween snacks don’t have to be sugar bombs or Pinterest nightmares. This Spider Web Bean Dip from YMCA Nutrition Expert Shawn Borup is the perfect combo of festive, filling, and secretly good for you, aka, that magical combo of fun to make, healthy to eat, and actually kid-friendly.

This weekend, Shawn will be bringing this ghoulishly good recipe to WFMZ-TV69’s Saturday Sunrise, where she’ll whip it up live and share how the Y helps families stay healthy, happy, and balanced long after the candy buckets are empty. During the segment, she’ll also highlight our Before and After School Care and School’s Out programs, the perfect solutions for busy parents looking for safe, engaging, and affordable care during school breaks and holidays.

Oh, and she’s also dropping a little teaser about our Black Friday specials… (Trust us, you’ll want to tune in for that one!)

So grab your spooky snacks and your favorite little goblins, because this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Halloween spider web bean dip layered with guacamole, salsa, and cheese on a round platter

Spider Web Bean Dip Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans refried beans

  • 1 cup guacamole

  • 1 cup salsa

  • ½–1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • ⅓–½ cup cheddar cheese

  • Sliced olives and/or jalapeños (optional, but highly encouraged)

Shawn suggests going organic with your ingredients when you can, because better ingredients mean better fuel for your family’s fun (and fewer mystery chemicals in your cauldron).

Instructions:

  1. Spread refried beans on a round platter like you’re creating your edible canvas.

  2. Add a smooth layer of guacamole (the “green goo” of your dreams).

  3. Spread on salsa, sprinkle cheese, and toss on olives or jalapeños if you’re feeling spooky.

  4. Spoon sour cream or Greek yogurt into a small baggie, snip off the corner, and pipe your spider web design on top.

  5. Serve with cucumbers, zucchini, celery, or whole-grain chips or crackers.

  6. Pro tip: Cut the recipe in half if your crowd’s smaller, or double it if your neighbor’s kids “just happened to stop by.”

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Why We Love This Recipe (Besides It Being Delicious)

  • It’s easy enough for a weekday, festive enough for a Halloween party.

  • Kids can help “draw” the spider web (and probably eat half the cheese in the process).

  • You can make it ahead, refrigerate it, and pull it out right before the chaos begins.

  • It doubles as a stealthy veggie delivery system.

This snack isn’t just cute, it’s packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep everyone’s energy steady. No sugar crashes, no candy-fueled chaos, just clean, tasty fun.

Don’t Miss It!

Catch Shawn Borup live on WFMZ-TV69’s Saturday Sunrise this weekend for the full cooking segment, plus tips for keeping your family healthy and happy this fall with the YMCA’s Before and After School and School’s Out Care programs.

And while you’re there, keep your eyes peeled for Shawn’s sneak peek at our Black Friday deals, because fitness, childcare, and fun family programs make the best gifts.

About the YMCA of Reading & Berks County

At the Y, we’re here to help families thrive, in and out of the kitchen. From nutritious recipes and youth programs to community events and healthy living initiatives, the Y is your home base for wellness, growth, and connection.

Recipe by: Shawn Borup, YMCA Nutrition Expert