Our Y Stories

We are excited to share an upcoming opportunity designed to help teens build confidence, skills and a strong foundation for their future. This summer, we will launch a new partnership with Y.O.U., focused on empowering young people through hands-on learning, leadership development and real-world experiences.

Mark your calendar for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from noon-3 p.m. at Rocket Arena (1 Center Court, Cleveland). This free community celebration brings families together for games, hands-on fun and kid-focused activities that help everyone stay active and engaged.

Ask almost anyone who’s worked at a summer camp and they’ll tell you the same thing: you show up thinking it’s “just a summer job” and you leave with stories, confidence and skills you didn’t know you were capable of yet.

Did you know the YMCA played a meaningful role in the beginnings of what we now celebrate as Black History Month?

Join us for an inspiring and unforgettable evening on March 28 as Steps & Stages returns to the stage, a powerful performance created and performed by residents of YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s Y-Haven, in collaboration with professional theater artists.

February may be filled with hearts, chocolates and Cupid’s mischief, but there’s one Valentine that deserves your attention all month long: your heart. This tireless organ does far more than keep blood flowing — it’s closely connected to your mental and emotional well-being, too.