YMCA Youth Development

08/10/2026

And that's a wrap on back-to-school season! Today we're giving a big shoutout to our partners at Indianapolis Public Schools as they kick off a brand-new school year!

With IPS returning today, all of our YMCA Before & After School programs are officially back in session. We couldn't be more excited to spend another year learning, growing, playing, and creating lasting memories with thousands of students across Central Indiana.

Here's to a year filled with curiosity, confidence, friendships, and fun. Let's make it the best one yet!

08/06/2026

The back-to-school excitement keeps rolling! Today we're celebrating our friends at Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation as they kick off a brand-new school year!

We're thrilled to welcome students back to our YMCA After School programs and can't wait for another year filled with fun, learning, friendships, and new adventures.

To the students, families, teachers, and staff at Mt. Vernon—have an incredible first day and an amazing school year ahead. Thank you for partnering with the YMCA to help every child learn, grow, and thrive!

08/05/2026

🎒✨ Another exciting first day is here! Today we're celebrating our partners at Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Official-Edison School of the Arts, Inc. as they welcome students back for a brand-new school year!

We can't wait to see smiling faces back in our YMCA Before & After School programs, where we'll spend the year learning, exploring, building friendships, and creating memories together.

To all of the students, families, teachers, and school staff—have an amazing first day and a wonderful school year. Thank you for allowing the YMCA to be part of your school community!

08/04/2026

Limited space is available at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Early Learning program!

08/04/2026

The fun continues! Today we're giving a big shoutout to our friends at Greenwood Community Schools as they kick off a brand-new school year! 🍎📚

We're so excited to welcome students back to our YMCA Before & After School programs and begin another year of learning, growing, playing, and making memories together.

Wishing all of the students, teachers, staff, and families at Greenwood Community Schools a fantastic first day and an incredible school year ahead. We're looking forward to being part of it!

08/03/2026

🎉 We've got three more school districts heading back to the classroom today! 🎉

Good luck to our friends at New Palestine Community Schools, Franklin Township Community School Corporation, and Paramount Schools of Excellence as they kick off a new school year!

We're excited to welcome students back to our YMCA Before & After School programs and look forward to another year of learning, laughter, and making lasting memories together.

Here's to a safe, successful, and exciting school year for all of your students, families, and staff. Have a great first day—we'll see you before and after the school bell! 💙💛

07/30/2026

Tomorrow is the start of a brand-new school year, and we want to wish all of our friends at MSD Warren Township an amazing first day of school! 🍎📚✨

We're excited to welcome students back to our YMCA Before & After School programs and can't wait for another year of learning, growing and making memories together. Thank you to the teachers, school staff and families who make each school year possible—we're grateful to partner with you in supporting kids every day.

Here's to a safe, successful and fun-filled school year. We'll see you in the morning!

07/29/2026

As a new school year begins, we want to wish our amazing school partners at Beech Grove City Schools, Perry Township Schools, Irvington Community Schools and MSD of Wayne Township a fantastic first day of school! 🎉📚✏️

Thank you for partnering with the YMCA to support students and families beyond the school day. We are excited to welcome children back to our Before & After School programs and look forward to another year filled with learning, laughter, friendships and unforgettable memories.

Here's to a safe, successful and inspiring school year. We've got this—together!

07/26/2026

📚 Lead a team. Inspire kids. Build a stronger community.

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is hiring Before & After School Site Directors to lead programs that help children learn, grow and thrive every day.

As a Site Director, you'll:
✔ Lead and support a small team
✔ Build meaningful relationships with children and families
✔ Partner with local schools
✔ Plan engaging activities in a safe, welcoming environment
✔ Make a lasting impact in your community

You'll also enjoy:
💙 Part-time and full-time opportunities with benefits
💙 Monday-Friday schedule
💙 Nights, weekends and major holidays off
💙 Free YMCA membership
💙 Professional development and career growth

If you're ready for a career with purpose, we'd love to meet you.

👉 Apply today: INDYMCA.org/Jobs

07/10/2026

Big news for the Jordan YMCA!

Big news for growing families!

Starting in early August with the upcoming school year, the Jordan YMCA is offering full-day care for children as young as 2½ years old!

Families can enroll now to reserve their child’s spot in this safe, nurturing program where little learners can build confidence, make friends and grow through play-based learning. Learn more and enroll today at indymca.org/youth-development-center/child-care/early-learning/.