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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
Top Volunteers Honored for Strong Spirit of Service
We thank these volunteers for a lifetime of achievement, diversity & inclusion
Published: Monday, March 11, 2019The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has been celebrating its volunteers for as long as the association has existed—164 years! They inspire us with selfless service and dedication to community. Each year we recognize the best of over 2,000 volunteers... Read More
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Classes Begin Soon
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Classes Begin Soon at 7 Locations
Published: Monday, February 18, 2019Months of coaching, classroom training help at-risk adults make lifesaving changes Prediabetes threatens over 1/3 of American adults and most don’t even know they’re at risk. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program provides proven, community-ba... 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
YMCA Honors Veterans with Food, Fitness, Pageantry
8-foot “Salute!” Sculpture to be unveiled at OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA Nov. 10
Published: Friday, November 2, 2018A series of YMCA events to honor veterans will culminate with the unveiling of a remarkable 8-foot Salute! sculpture on Nov. 10 at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA, scheduled to open Dec. 3.Commissioned by the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and the In... Read More
Special Olympic Athlete Is Boston Marathon Bound
Running helped Andrew cope, control behavior as a child
Published: Friday, October 19, 2018Andrew Peterson wasn’t always a runner.The Special Olympics athlete was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which affects those exposed to alcohol in utero. At just three weeks old, Andrew was found alone in a Madison County home, nearly paralyze... 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
The Y Welcomes All!
Friendly openness makes YMCA a great place for immigrants, newcomers
Published: Wednesday, September 12, 2018As we roll out the red carpet for National Welcoming Week, Sept. 14 – 23, 2018, and host Community Day on Sept. 19, we’ve gathered a few stories from staff who love working at the Irsay Family YMCA, and who are also immigrants or temporarily he... 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
Worldwide Contestants Vie to Win Fantasy Weapon Combat Championship
First ever International Lightsaber Tournament in Indy
Published: Friday, July 27, 2018August 24-26, the Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay will host a unique new sporting event: The first ever Indy International Lightsaber Tournament. The Indy Lightsaber Academy will bring teams from the US, Canada, France, and the UK together to compete ... Read More
New Franciscan ExpressCare Center Opens This Fall
Irsay Family YMCA gets a new nearby neighbor
Published: Monday, July 23, 2018A new Franciscan ExpressCare urgent care center will open this fall just a half block from the Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay offering a convenient walk-in clinic for minor healthcare needs. Our partners and neighbors at Franciscan Health are expandin... 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
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
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 Water Safety Classes for Kids-Just Before Summer
300 sessions available May 29 – July 5
Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2018Summer is almost here. Soon, pools will open and boating season will begin. To help keep kids safe, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is offering dozens of free “Safety Around Water” classes from May 29 – July 5 at five YMCAs. Partially funded b... Read More
Back-to-Back Job Fairs at the YMCA May 2 and 3
Citywide Job Fair May 2, Summer Aquatics Hiring Fair May 3
Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2018The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will host a Citywide Job Fair to fill more than 600 positions from 4 – 6 p.m. at all 12 YMCA locations in Central Indiana on May 2. The Y will also host a Summer Aquatics Hiring Fair to fill 250 lifeguard and 65 swi... Read More