Kids, Camp, Learning & Fun!
Here’s Why Your Kid Needs Camp This Summer!
Camp is something every child should experience
Published: Sunday, December 30, 2018We know it's crazy. It's January. It's cold. We are about as far away from summer as you can get. And we want to talk about CAMP! It's time to start talking about camp, because it will be here before you know it. And we want to make sure you are p... Read More
Play and Learn Has a New Face
Welcome Sam Irvin to Play & Learn!
Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2018Sam Irvin lives for child enrichment and development, which made accepting the position of Early Childhood Coordinator at the Ransburg YMCA an easy decision. “Kids have so much knowledge and want to teach us,” Sam said. Loving children’s pass... Read More
Have a Smashing Good Time at these Halloween Events
Have a spooky, healthy Halloween with your family
Published: Wednesday, September 26, 2018Nowhere else will you find a floating pumpkin patch, “haunted” 5K, Yoga in Catacombs and s’mores! There's no better place to celebrate Halloween than at the Y. We've got hayrides and s'mores, costume contests and candy, and all that spooky stu... Read More
Free Family Fun in September
Doggie Dips, Scavenger Hunt, Nerf Night, Tea Party & more!
Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2018What to do? What to do? We’re all super busy, and yet sometimes it’s hard to find affordable family fun nearby. That’s where the YMCA comes in. With 12 locations, there’s always something for kids and families to do within a short drive. And ... Read More
YMCA Swim Club Chalks Up Win at First-Ever Home Meet
Swimmers from 5 area teams competed for a win against 9-time state champs
Published: Thursday, July 12, 2018YMCA of Greater Indianapolis (YOGI) recently hosted its first official home swim meet against the Niles Mariners of Michigan and the Michiana Stingrays at the Ransburg YMCA outdoor 50-meter Long Course pool. Swimmers of the YOGI Swim Club come from f... Read More
Astonishing Numbers, Why We Need Before and After School Care
INDIANA'S YOUTH NEEDS QUALITY CARE
Published: Friday, July 6, 2018The need for quality before and after school care is more important today than it ever has been, for so many reasons. BY THE NUMBERS According to the Indiana Afterschool Network, 20 percent of children in Indiana, including kindergartners, are unsu... Read More
Preschool Capacity to Double at Witham Family YMCA
Scholarships available for low-income families
Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2018There will soon be more preschool options in Lebanon, Indiana! The Witham Family YMCA is undergoing a renovation to increase capacity for the Early Learning Center. The $94,000 project uses funding provided by the United Way of Central Indiana and th... Read More
Intercollegiate Y is looking for AmeriCorps Members
Be A Servant Leader In Your Community
Published: Monday, June 25, 2018Looking for a way to be a servant leader in your community? The Intercollegiate YMCA is looking for people to work as an AmeriCorps Member serving youth in the Indianapolis area. AmeriCorps Members commit their time to address critical community nee... Read More
Kids Can Explore Downtown Indy at YMCA’s New Bike Camp
Kids Love to Bike, We Want Them to be Safe
Published: Monday, June 18, 2018One of the greatest joys in life is to be able to jump on a bike, especially as a kid in the summer. What’s even better? Going to an all-new, week-long Bike Camp, where you can ride the Indianapolis Cultural Trail to parks, tour top attractions and... Read More
A Brighter Future, Just Got Easier
Preschool Registration is Now Online
Published: Monday, February 26, 2018PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW ONLINE! WE'RE HERE TO GIVE YOUR PRESCHOOLER EVERYTHING THEY NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION. The YMCA at the Athenaeum offers one of the most dynamic preschool programs downtown. Our program consists of one multi-age c... Read More
Get a Jump Start on Education!
Get a Jump Start on Education!
Published: Thursday, February 22, 2018Give your child the gift of learning. Early childhood education is a great way to foster a love for school and prepare for kindergarten. With more that 35 years of impact, the Baxter YMCA preschool program has been touted as one of the most success... Read More
Summer Day Camp
Why we all need camp in our lives!
Published: Thursday, January 18, 2018Waking up while it’s still dark outside. Turning on the news and seeing another single digits forecast. When will the two hour delays end!?!? It feels like it’s been winter forever. It’s hard to remember those warm, sunny summer days. Well, ... Read More
Oh, the weather outside is…
We're here for you when the weather gets bad!
Published: Thursday, January 11, 2018When inclement weather is heading towards Indianapolis, we know the stress this can cause for families! Parents can't always take a snow day! The Y is here when families need us, including during school delays, early releases, and snow days! Please... Read More
Enriching The Lives Of Children Daily
Give A Forever Gift
Published: Tuesday, November 21, 2017Tuesday, November 28th is Giving Tuesday. You can help the Intercollegiate YMCA continue to enrich the lives of youth in low income areas of Indianapolis through your donations. Laurelwood is one of our biggest program sites on the south side of Indi... Read More
Shine a Light on Afterschool Programs
Thursday, October 26th is Lights On Afterschool Day!
Published: Tuesday, October 24, 2017Let's throw out some numbers. 14 million... 40,000... 3-6... 14 million is the number of school age children in America who go home alone after school each day, according to afterschoolalliance.org. 40,000 of those children are kindergartners. 3-6... Read More
Fall Into Fun… At Camp!
Join us at any of our 15 Fall Break Camp locations across Indianapolis!
Published: Friday, September 15, 2017The air is crisp, the pumpkin spiced lattes are brewing, and you know what this means... Fall Break is coming! At the Y, when school is out, we are IN! We are busy preparing for FALL BREAK CAMP- exciting weeks of field trips, guest speakers, swimmin... Read More
2017-18 Before & After School Enrollment
Join us in the YMCA Before & After School program in your school!
Published: Thursday, May 4, 2017The school year is here! Enroll in the YMCA Before & After School program located in your school. Information about our locations, fees, and enrollment procedures can be found HERE! We hope you and your family join us for another great y... Read More
SWIM SAFETY = FUN SUMMER
Join the Ben Harrison Swim Program
Published: Wednesday, May 3, 2017There is a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. It includes habits like looking both ways before you cross the street, washing your hands with soap and water and eating... Read More
Camp: It’s Not Just For Campers
The good, the bad, and the incredible about working at camp.
Published: Monday, April 3, 2017I would like to tell you working camp smells like roses, is perfect every day, and that you can reasonably expect to know what will happen every time you show up to work. But, alas, this is not true. Camp is tricky, sticky, and full of terrors. But... Read More
Camp Facts You Need to Know
Camp facts that every parent needs to know!
Published: Monday, March 27, 2017Facts are proof. Verifiable, evidence based proof. I think they are great. I love facts. But truth be told, they are a little boring. In fact they are quite dry. And without proper context, you get the bare bones information you need. We miss ... Read More