YMCA supporting healthy lifestyles

Programs are going on at YMCAs all the time. They provide opportunities for fun and friendship, learning and service. Use this menu to search for programs that interest you:

beyond physical fitness

Programs for the Arts

Traditionally known as places to learn how to do the breast stroke or make a jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the places where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing or act. Whether it's an afterschool dance class, a weekend pottery workshop or a regular book group for older adults, the YMCA is seeking to engage members in appreciating the arts as a means of building a healthy spirit, mind and body. learn more about Arts & Humanities...

Programs that Serve

A major service initiative at the YMCA of Metro Detroit is the Metro Youth YMCA, which targets the urban areas of Detroit, serving vulnerable children. The YMCA brings together committed volunteer mentors, educational resources and a sense of community ownership in support of Detroit kids. Its goal is to strengthen the community by empowering youth and families with the skills and personal relationships needed to reach our potential.

The Metro Youth YMCA is only one of many initiatives working to transform the lives of children and families in our community.

Programs that Certify and Train

A variety of training programs are available that build community resources in such areas as CPR, first aid, oxygen administration or life guarding. Each year we train and certify thousands of people to build public safety assets and healthy lifestyle resources for the community.