YMCA of Central New York

06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth! At the YMCA of Central New York, we honor Juneteenth as a day of independence, recognition, and celebration of black culture. In 1865, those who were enslaved in the state of Texas were informed of their freedom - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. As we commemorate today as a day of liberation, we're reflecting and reaffirming on our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion for all communities!

To help our Y community with celebrating on a day dedicated to freedom, our friends over at the YMCA of Western North Carolina shared a great educational video with us on the best ways get involved today. We are dedicated to building and strengthening our local community every day. We are stronger, together!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/18/2026

Have you heard about our Active Older Adult programs? At the YMCA of Central New York, there is an entire community filled with Active Older Adult members who are dedicated to working on improving their quality of life, mentally and physically. We have many options for clubs, classes, special events, and more that are free to members!

If you're interested and wondering how to get involved, check out our AOA programs today!

Stay active and connected with Active Older Adult (AOA) programs at the YMCA of CNY. Enjoy SilverSneakers classes, social outings, and low-impact exercise tailored to seniors. Join our vibrant community!

06/18/2026

Our Aquatics department handed out swimsuits to gear up for the summer at Pioneer Homes! We had swimsuits for families to choose from, fun games for the kids to enjoy with the help from our Y On The Fly initiative, and anyone that joined us got to learn about swim lessons and water safety information. Some of the kids even put on their swimsuits right away! 🩱 🌊

There were many smiles and lots of joy! We're excited to bring more of our Aquatics programs and services out into the community this summer! ☀️

06/17/2026

Finalizing your summer plans? There's still time to give your child an unforgettable summer at YMCA of Central New York Summer Camp!

A limited number of camp spots remain, with the greatest availability at Camp Y-Mustang in Marcellus. Families in the Liverpool and Manlius areas can also find select openings at Camp Limestone and Camp Y-Noah.

From swimming and outdoor adventures to friendships, games, and confidence-building experiences, camp is where summer memories are made and where parents have confidence in safety for their kids. Don't wait—many sessions are close to filling.

Explore availability and register today! https://www.ymcacny.org/blog/campregjune2026

06/17/2026

Our organization has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists to receive a grant to support our Y On the Fly program! The Y on the Fly brings YMCA of Central New York health and wellness programming directly into local neighborhoods through mobile outreach and community partnerships. Voting ends today!

Through offering health education, preventive screenings, and wellness resources where people live and gather, and a place where community members can come together, this initiative helps improve access, awareness, and long-term community health. Through the help of our wonderful Y community, we would love your help with voting for us!

If you would like to vote, click here: https://www.lifefitness.com/en-us/markets/health-clubs/ymca/community-impact-award ?utm_source=outbound&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-Community-Impact-Awards-Voting

06/17/2026

Thank you Senator Christopher J. Ryan for visiting our North Area Family branch in Liverpool yesterday! The kids loved hearing the story and seeing all the pages of Pete the Cat and we loved being able to share more about all of the ways we support the health of our community and serve as a trusted center for childcare for kids and families.

06/16/2026

Our branches will be closed this Friday, June 19th to commemorate Juneteenth! We will reopen the following day for our regular business hours. ❤️💛💚🖤

06/16/2026

Our organization walked in the CNY Pride parade this weekend! We had so much fun showcasing our Y Pride, featuring the Y On The Fly van, while we cheered our hearts out with our community!

After the parade, we hosted a booth and a family fun area during the festival! We had an open space for families to come hang out, play games, participate in arts and crafts, such as coloring snap bracelets and coloring in puzzle pieces! The finished puzzles will hang up in a few of our branches.

Also, we talked with everyone that joined us about membership information, employment opportunities, and upcoming events!

The YMCA of Central New York is a place for all. We had a blast and we can't wait for Pride next year! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/15/2026

Our organization has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists to receive a grant to support our Y On the Fly program! The Y on the Fly brings YMCA of Central New York health and wellness programming directly into local neighborhoods through mobile outreach and community partnerships. Also, the Y On The Fly is featured in a lot of our social community events such as CNY Pride!

Through offering health education, preventive screenings, and wellness resources where people live and gather, and a place where community members can come together, this initiative helps improve access, awareness, and long-term community health. Through the help of our wonderful Y community, we would love your help with voting for us!

If you would like to vote, click here: https://www.lifefitness.com/en-us/markets/health-clubs/ymca/community-impact-award ?utm_source=outbound&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-Community-Impact-Awards-Voting

06/15/2026

Over 200 camp staff from across our Association joined us this past weekend at Camp Evergreen to get prepared, connected with peers, and learn from each other and our leadership team!
 
At the YMCA of Central New York, we are determined to equip our staff with important skills and tools so they can help provide all of the kids who join us every day with a safe, engaging, and memorable summer!
 
We can’t wait for camp to start and see the life-long memories of fun camp activities being made that the kids will never forget! 🏕️💚