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How to Survive Summer Camp Deprivation
5 tips for surviving during the camp off-season
Published: Thursday, March 14, 2019We survived the polar vortex and snow storms, but we still have three months until camp starts. Summer camp deprivation is real, but have no fear! We’re sharing some helpful tips to survive the rest of the winter. TRY OUT YOUR TIE DYEReplace... Read More
Cycle-A-Thon at Downtown Indy Ys Focuses on Fitness and Philanthropy
Local businesses and residents donate to help the Downtown Ys "raise donations through rotations" in 3rd Annual Cycle-A-Thon
Published: Monday, January 28, 2019The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is hosting our 3rd Annual Cycle-A-Thon fundraiser and the Downtown Indy Ys want you to join our ride as we help raise donations through rotations. YMCA at the Athenaeum The YMCA at the Athenaeum is nestled in the cl... Read More
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Names Derrick J. Stewart as New CEO
41-year-old Stewart has been CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern IN for 10 years
Published: Thursday, December 20, 2018Derrick J. Stewart has been named the new president and CEO for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis effective Feb. 4, 2019. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors following a five-month national search, Stewart will succeed Eric Ellsworth who will st... Read More
8 Awards, Countless Acts of Heroism
YMCA staff superheroes go above and beyond
Published: Friday, November 16, 2018The theme for this year’s Staff Assembly was superheroes. And why not? The YMCA staff are happy to go above and beyond to serve others. Staff from across Central Indiana enjoyed fellowship and reveled in the ways we’ve achieved the Y mission of h... Read More
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!
Join the staff, volunteers and sponsors for Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA at the Athenaeum on December 8!
Published: Friday, November 9, 2018In its 22nd year, the YMCA at the Athenaeum’s Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 will provide a memorable experience for guests from area homeless and domestic violence shelters, as well as underserved neighborhoods thanks to hard work from nearly 150... Read More
Eli Lilly Gives Back to YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Over 100 volunteers gave 13 hours of service to brighten Indy and YMCA camp
Published: Tuesday, October 2, 2018Eli Lilly gives back to the Indianapolis community during Global Day of Service Every day, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis engages hundreds and thousands of people, from all walks of life. Whether it be helping a cancer survivor find their physical... 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
YMCA Financial Assistance Helps Grad Student
Alicia: “The Y is My Community, My Other Family”
Published: Thursday, August 9, 2018I joined the YMCA in 2009, and it was the best decision I ever made. Someone from the Y came to the IPS school where I worked and told us about a special rate, but I didn’t follow up until a year later. I was working full-time in my second year of ... Read More
Christmas in July Benefits Underserved Families in Indy
Celebrate Christmas in July with a donation or a gift
Published: Friday, July 20, 2018For 20 years, the Y at the Athenaeum’s Breakfast With Santa has provided a memorable experience for guests from area homeless and domestic violence shelters, as well as under served neighborhoods. You can help make Christmas possible again this ye... Read More
Don’t Let Summer Fly by Without Doing These Things
Pool parties, slip-n-slides, boat races!
Published: Thursday, July 12, 2018Try something new and make lasting memories at these out-of-the-ordinary summer events and games. To start, the first day of the 2nd Summer Session of Y sports, classes and leagues and the last day to register on July 16. These are open to everyone w... Read More
Healthy Habits are Hard, the Y is Here to Help!
Easy Tips Each Month for a Healthier You
Published: Sunday, July 1, 2018At the Y, we’re all about healthy living – healthy people and healthy communities. But habits can be hard to form, especially the healthy ones. Our new #HealthyHabits program will make healthy living easier.Each month, we‘ll help you build ... Read More
Free Workout Wednesdays Return to Georgia Street
Free Workout Wednesdays on Georgia Street provide perfect lunchtime exercise routine: May 2 – Sept. 26
Published: Wednesday, May 2, 2018Free Workout Wednesdays on Georgia Street provide perfect lunchtime exercise routine: May 2 – Sept. 26 All fitness levels are welcome for 45 minutes of fun, free, cardio classes at Workout Wednesdays in Downtown IndyWe’re ready! Pack your ... Read More
Schedule Downtown Classes Ahead with MINDBODY App
MINDBODY Questions Answered Here!
Published: Friday, March 2, 2018We’re here to help you navigate MINDBODY, a new booking tool for the downtown Indy YMCAs. MINDBODY is an online scheduling tool that you can use to check out the most up to date group exercise class options at the three Downtown YMCA... 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
Caring for the Community
In its 20th year, the Y @ the Athenaeum’s Breakfast With Santa provides a memorable experience for guests from area homeless and domestic violence shelters, as well as underserved neighborhoods.
Published: Sunday, December 18, 2016Registered families enjoy a buffet-style breakfast in the Rathskeller followed by crafts and entertainment. During the event, parents slip away to select a gift, stuff a stocking, and choose a book for every child. Secretly, the children do the same ... Read More
A New Smile
The Y: Helping Kathleen Spread Joy
Published: Thursday, September 8, 2016Kathleen Boyd lives across the street from the YMCA at the Athenaeum. Before she became a member, she used to watch her friends coming and going from the Y. "I wished I could go to the YMCA," she recalls. Her health issues and the fear of how she wou... Read More
25 Years at the Athenaeum
A unique Y nears its 25th anniversary
Published: Tuesday, September 12, 2017By BILL BROOKSIn 1991, WHEN YMCA official Dick Close was asked to evaluate whether a Y facility could be located in what was at that time a floundering Athenaeum, his evaluation was less than optimistic.He found a building with a leaky roof, ... Read More