The YMCA’s free three-week Summer Out Loud Challenge launches July 12. The challenge is designed to help families have fun and be physically active, and is free and open to everyone. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate. Those interested in participating can register by texting SUMMER to 844-889-6222. All participants will be entered to win a one-year family membership to the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley and the national grand prize of a family vacation of your choice (up to $5,000 value – rules and regulations apply). Participants will receive three texts a week filled with motivation, workouts, and family fun activities to try throughout the challenge. Participants of the Summer Out Loud Challenge will be given free admission to all YMCA of the Chippewa Valley Summer Out Loud family events. A listing of these events can be found at www.ymca-cv.org/sol. Every family will receive a free family guest pass to redeem during the challenge to enjoy swimming, working out, and a variety of classes. Summer Out Loud passports filled with creative ideas, activities to do together with your family, and family events to attend this July are available at all branches of the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley or can be downloaded here. To be eligible for the grand prizes, you must opt-in to the challenge and complete and return the passport to your local Y by Wednesday, August 4. The grand prize winners will be announced on Friday, August 13. “After all that we’ve been through over the last year, it’s more important than ever to get out of the house and enjoy some of our most cherished summertime traditions and activities,” said Theresa Hillis, YMCA of the Chippewa Valley CEO. “With sunny days finally in the forecast, we encourage families to participate in this free challenge to rediscover sunshine, optimism, and what it means to live Summer Out Loud!”