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The YMCA Is More Than Just A Gym

It’s a place where you can achieve your personal health and wellness goals while having a blast with a supportive community. We have fun, healthy programs for all ages. When you become a member of the Y, you’re helping build a stronger, connected community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Best of all, there are no contracts ever!

May Is Water Safety Month

Five Essential Water Safety Tips To Know We know kids are anxious, and excited, to get back into the water this summer, but the risk of drowning is ...

Five Days of Action- Keeping Children Safe

April was Child Abuse Awareness Month. At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. As a part of our commitme...

Movers for Moms supports mothers in need

Each spring, Two Men and a Truck holds a drive called Movers for Moms to collect essential care items for women in shelters on Mother's Day. We are happ...

YMCA Youth in Government Attends 74th Youth Legislature in Montgomery

From left, Alan Moguel from Decatur High School, Mary Francis Itsede from Hartselle High School, Elizabeth Roman from Decatur High School, Tyler Peek fr...

Ditto Landing Clean-Up Day May 7

Join us for Clean-Up Day at Ditto Landing on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m.-noon. The event is part of the YMCA's Togetherhood program that invites Y membe...

Annual Giving Campaign Kick-Off

The Heart of the Valley YMCA kicked off it's Annual Giving Campaign at the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Toyota Field, on March 24th. The event ...

Camp Cha-La-Kee Open House

Come see the beautiful Camp Cha-La-Kee, try activities like archery and canoeing with the family, and enjoy ice cream at Camp Cha-La-Kee's Open House Ap...

Hurry, Register For Summer Camp!

Join the Y for a safe, fun and exciting summer camp experience that engages your child's interests and keeps them active. Don't miss out- spots will fil...

1,000 MEP March Myzone Challenge Winners

Congratulations to our 1,000 MEP March Challenge winners! Both Y staff and members who competed in the Myzone challenge turned their fitness activity po...

Healthy Kids Day April 30th at SEY and HY!

For 30 years, Healthy Kids Day has celebrated kids' mental and physical health, while teaching healthy habits for kids and families, encouraging active play...

YMCA Day of Giving March 1, 2022

The YMCA is launching our Annual Giving Campaign with the YMCA Day of Giving on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. YMCA Day of Giving is an annual one-day event th...

It’s Time for Camp!

Check out our Spring Holiday Camps and Summer Day Camp options at our Huntsville and Madison branches, and our offerings at the Y's Camp-Cha-La-Kee! Lea...
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