South Oakland Family YMCA

06/17/2026

Hey hey we see some friendly faces!

Check out some wonderful South Oakland staff talking about water safety!

06/15/2026

Join us on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth!

Join us Friday, June 19, at the Royal Oak Farmers Market as we celebrate freedom, community, culture, and history together.

The celebration runs from 3–7 p.m., with the Freedom Stride Walk stepping off at 4 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make this year's celebration bigger and better than ever!

Learn more: romi.gov/juneteenth

🥁 Cass Tech Marching Band leading the Freedom Stride Walk
🍦 Ray's Ice Cream
🎶 Live music and DJ Royal
🍔 Delicious food
🛍️ Shopping from local vendors
🎨 Art demonstration with Austen Brantley
🖼️ Community exhibits
📚 Books and giveaways
🎤 Poetry performance
🎭 Face painting and caricatures
🧒 Kids Zone with the South Oakland Family YMCA
🤝 Community organizations and resources

06/12/2026

And with that, week A is DONE ✔️

Our Camp Staff had an AMAZING day at training. They brushed up on their camp games, practiced leadership skills, talked about best practices and tactics, and had FUN

Week B Campers- we are READY for you 😎☀️

06/07/2026

Summer Day Camp Starts on MONDAY!!!

Here are a few reminders as kickoff to the Best Summer Ever:

🚗 The parking lot will be busier during drop off (7-9 am) and pick up (4-6 pm)
🚦 Please drive cautiously through the parking lot (always) for people crossing the lot
⛈️ In cases of bad weather, our campers will be inside. This could disrupt our scheduled programming. Make sure you are registered for classes and be mindful during bad weather days that the basketball court could be closed
🏊 The Universal Locker Room will be closed from 12:30-3:15 pm for camper use

Summer Camp brings a lot of fun, but asks for a lot of flexibility and understanding from our members and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation this Summer!

06/06/2026

Happy Founders Day YMCA!

06/04/2026

Next week is PRIDE Week at the Y!

Wear all the bright, fun, and rainbow clothes to your group exercise classes and celebrate with us 🌈

06/04/2026

This past weekend, Dennis participated in Michigan Special Olympics. He participated in 3 events and did AMAZING 🌟

🥉 Shot Put- placed 3rd
🥉 800 Meter- placed 3rd
🏅 Long Jump- placed 5th

We are so proud of Dennis and his hard work! Make sure you congratulate him when you see him in the building 💪

05/31/2026

Meet Zander 🤩

He's our Aquatics Manager, but you will see him guarding the pool and teaching swim lessons as well!

Make sure you say Hi when you see him around the Y!

05/29/2026

Who's ready to have the BEST SUMMER EVER?! ✨😎🌞

We are only 10 days away from Summer Day Camp!

Haven't registered yet? We have a few weeks that have some spots left!

https://bit.ly/SOYCamp