Row4All & YMCA
Row Together, Go Far.

June 2009:
Row4All starts strong at the YMCA
of Greater Springfield, MA

In programs for pre-teens and teens, we saw young people get energized with ergs and motivated with motion!

We are so proud of these young athletes. They exercised their bodies and their minds and we all had fun doing it!

What photos can't show are teens connecting with caring, mentoring adults - sharpening their math and computer skills - learning about their world, and learning how filled with promise it can be.

Dr. Laura Hutchinson taught our rowers how to make good nutritional choices. Kids were stunned to learn that on average, they eat 36 pounds of sugar every year! In one session, they learned to make their own sports drinks - healthier, cheaper, and tastier than anything at the convenience store.

Row4All introduces teens to that amazing teamwork unique to rowing. You don't have to be on the water to achieve success as a team!