Our Y Stories

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Y Club, formerly known as Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), and Preschool programs deliver Y-quality care and youth development. We strongly encourage anyone interested in these services for next school year to register as soon as possible while spaces remain.  

We are proud of the nearly 200 kids who participated in last month's We Run This City program. The We Run This City (WRTC) Youth Marathon Program is a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Cleveland Marathon.

As you prepare to celebrate dad on June 18, you may be surprised to learn Father’s Day began at the YMCA. It was founded in Spokane, WA, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father, William Jackson Smart, had raised six children on his own.  

There is no better way to welcome June than with walks outside in the beautiful weather. But did you know that there is a science to walking? Walking is not quite as simple as it sounds. This is especially true for people who have arthritis or balance challenges.

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Why do people still visit fitness centers and gyms with so many at-home workout options? Two reasons stand out: gyms are better equipped and offer more support to help you achieve your goals. The other is to benefit from the community found in a place like your YMCA branch. The benefits of in-gym workouts are well documented. Here are some examples of the research on this topic: