YMCA of the USA

101 N. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

USA

Website:

https://www.ymca.net

Phone:(312) 977-0031

Toll Free:(800) 872-9622

Fax:(312) 977-9063

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The Programming and Design Behind Four 'Wow Factor' YMCAs

With 2,650 YMCA locations serving 11 million community members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, there is naturally significant variance from one Y’s facility design and programming approach to another.

[Photo courtesy of Cleveland County Family YMCA]

How Equipment Manufacturers Consult on Fitness Facility Design and Programming

For many fitness clubs and rec centers, this shift represents both an opportunity and a challenge, as group classes require dedicated space and a steady stream of programming that gets members results and keeps them engaged.

Community Proposal Could Save Degrading YMCA

After 74 years of operation, the YMCA of Sarasota, Fla., was set to close its doors in September of this year, with president and CEO Steve Bourne telling the Herald Tribune that degrading facilities at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones location had become “unsust

Memorial Day weekend, Bounce is teaming up with the YMCA and Olympic swimmer Maritza Correia McClendon for their Black Kids Swim initiative

Bounce, The YMCA and Black Kids Swim Team For New Water Safety Public Service Initiative

This Memorial Day weekend, Bounce is teaming up with the YMCA and Olympic swimmer Maritza Correia McClendon for their Black Kids Swim initiative.

Water Safety USA Launches

Water Safety USA has been established by a consortium of national governmental and nongovernmental organizations concerned with water safety and drowning prevention.

YMCA of the USA and ACE Partner to Improve America's Health

Source: American Council on Exercise

YMCA of the USA and NSPF Cooperate on Delivering Operator Training

Source: National Swimming Pool Foundation

10-Year Campaign Announced to Bolster Aquatics Industry

Simply teaching more people how to swim will result in reduced drowning rates, a decline in healthcare costs, and improved health and quality of life, according to the National Swimming Pool Foundation®, which Thursday launched the Step Into Swim™ campaign. The 10-year effort will initially partner with nine organizations that teach minority populations to swim. Increasing the numbers of swimmers will also build demand for public pools, spurring growth for the aquatics industry, according to NSPF CEO Tom Lachocki.

The Rev. James Johnson constructs the doorway to the new chapel at the Downtown YMCA in Birmingham, Ala., which opened in June. (Photo Courtesy of The Birmingham News/Mark Almond)

Chapels Help YMCAs Emphasize Mission's Spiritual Component

When the downtown location of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, Ala., opened in 1984, it included a nondenominational chapel that remained a core element of the facility until 2008.

Bad News Launches Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Scientists say the childhood obesity problem may be even more widespread than previously thought.

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