Muskegon YMCA

10/07/2026

The team had so much fall fun last week picking apples for our Mobile Farmer's Market!

10/02/2026

Friends and Family Day is coming up!! Join the fun on October 17th!

09/10/2026

The name Camp Watches, for example, honors the Michigan camp that Justin Jakobson attended as a boy.

08/31/2026

Water safety doesn’t stop when summer ends.
As the school year begins, our Safety Around Water program picks up with third graders visiting partner pools to learn vital skills during their school day.
We’re proud to instill confidence, safety, and lifesaving knowledge all year long. Learn more at
https://muskegonymca.org/safety-around-water/

08/29/2026

Nutrition is a key part of wellness. Our Mobile Farmers Market brings fresh, affordable produce to neighborhoods across Muskegon County each week.
See this week’s schedule and pay us a visit: https://muskegonymca.org/mobilefarmersmarket/

08/18/2026

Wellness includes your heart and mind ❤️

One of the key tools we teach in our Heart Health programs? Managing stress. Here are a few ways to reduce stress today.

Our heart health programs offer coaching, tools, and a supportive space, all at no cost. Learn more: muskegonymca.org/cardiovascular-health-programs/

08/15/2026

Small changes can make a big difference!

One tool we love from our Diabetes Prevention Program is the Diabetes Plate Method, a simple way to build balanced meals that support healthy eating. The method advises filling half your plate with non-starchy veggies, a quarter with lean protein, and the last quarter with a carb (complex carbs are great!).

Want more tips and the support of a coach & group? Our program is offered at no cost. Get started at: muskegonymca.org/diabetes-prevention/

08/04/2026

Healthy changes don’t happen all at once. They happen in daily life.

The Muskegon YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults build simple habits around movement, nutrition, and routine, supported by a coach and a group that keeps you motivated.

Move more. Feel better. Start where you are.

Get started:

Build healthy habits that stick with a group of people who share your goals. Everyone needs a push, a pat on the back, or a helping hand sometimes. As part of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you will attend 26 meetings over one year. You will be surrounded by people who care about your hea...

08/01/2026

August is National Wellness Month!
We’ll be sharing tips from our health and wellness programs to help you care for your spirit, mind, and body.
Our first tip comes from our Diabetes Prevention Program: Pay attention to your self-talk. Positive thinking plays a big role in long-term health. What’s one helpful thought that keeps you grounded?

Learn more at muskegonymca.org/diabetes-prevention