Our Y Stories

As a valued member of the YMCA community, we're excited to offer you early registration for our Gold Awarded, high quality pre-school and Y-Club (before and after school care) programs. Early registration is available for current members and past participants.

At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, we believe wellness is about more than just the number on the scale. It’s about building confidence, forming healthy habits and discovering what your body and mind are truly capable of. That’s exactly what MOVE 2 LOSE, our 10-week weight loss program, offers.

At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, strengthening spirit, mind and body has always been at the heart of what we do. This April, we are proud to take that commitment even further by joining a powerful national movement: the United States of Kindness campaign by Kindland.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s 2026 Healthy Kids Day at Rocket Arena was an incredible success, bringing hundreds of families together for a day filled with fun, fitness and community connection.

As summer approaches and more families head to the pool, lake or beach, water safety becomes more important than ever. Our YMCA Aquatics Directors offer these simple but essential tips to help keep kids safe around water:

Last month, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s Y-Haven program proudly presented its 27th annual Steps & Stages performance in partnership with Cleveland Public Theatre, and once again, it left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.