YMCA of Elkhart County

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

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YMCA of Elkhart County

The YMCA of Elkhart County strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.


NEWS FROM THE Y
Recently a group of kids excelled in our Youth Sports co-ed basketball league. Just because we're talking b-ball don't assume this is about a bunch of boys. On the contrary! We're giving a shout out for our young ladies who stepped up their game with the fellas and had a great time playing in the co-ed league.

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Did you know that according to about.com, 83% of all cheerleaders have a 'B' grade point average or better? Cheerleading not only builds confidence, agility and team work skills, but also can help your youth perform better in school.

Whether it's cheerleading, gymnastics or swimming, it's important for your youth to be active and build their social skills through peer interaction. That's where the Y can help!  

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Here at the Y, two of our focus areas are for youth development and healthy living. Our competitive team sports embody both of these principles. Through physical activity and self-discipline, our Elky Seahorse swim team allows those who participate to learn positive, useful skills that will lead to brighter futures. This past December our swim team traveled to the Ft. Wayne YMCA to participate in the FWCY Holiday Invitational. Our swimmers took home 3rd place in the event. Way to go Seahorses!

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Serving over 19,000 individuals per year takes a lot of help and cooperation. The YMCA of Elkhart County takes great pride in our staff, members and volunteers. Each came to the Y for a different purpose, but all our tied together by the same cause: Strengthening our Community. Whether it's through performing job duties as a staff, improving health by working out as a member, or serving as a volunteer in one of our departments, each person that comes to the Y matters to us!

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2011 brought many new as well as familiar faces to our Y swimming pool. Between swim lessons, water aerobics, swim team, open swims, special population programs and of course lap swimmers, the Y pool was visited over 25,000 times by members throughout the year. In particular, there are five faces that the aquatic employees see most often; William Becker, Gary Cummins, Alderson Robinson, Pat Richards and Mark Yeoman all recorded the most miles swam throughout 2011. You won't believe how far they swam!

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We hope you and your family had a great Christmas holiday but the fun is not over yet. We still have a New Year to ring in! However, you may have noticed that during the Winter Break (Dec. 26 - Jan. 8) our small warm water pool is closed for repainting. We know it's a bummer for the little ones not being able to splash around but the wait will be worth it.

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During this holiday season your YMCA of Elkhart County will deviate from our normal hours of operation to allow our dedicated staff and volunteers to spend some much needed time with their families. However, we know how important availability is to our members so we've listed our holiday hours for your convenience. Read more...

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We at the Y would like to give a big thank you to all the parents and grandparents for attending our Mini Christmas Dance Recitals last week. At the end of each session our dancers perform for their families and show off what they’ve learned. Dozens of cameras, lots of big smiles and cute dancers are what you can expect at a Y dance recital. Read more…

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Looking for a good New Year's resolution this year? Well the New Year is coming up fast! Here is an idea, become a swimmer!! Supplement swimming with your training, set new goals, burn fat and become a more healthy you!

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We're about to say goodbye to 2011 and welcome a new year. For many 2012 will symbolize a fresh start and new beginning. For those reasons thousands will be making new year resolutions come January 1st and a popular commitment will be to live a healthier lifestyle. That's where the Y can help.

Did you know we offer personal training? Do you have specific goals for the new year but aren't sure how to get there? We've got you covered! Read more...

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The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.