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Nurturing the Potential of Future Leaders

Imagine a world where friendships and the future are fostered.

Cultivating Connection No Matter the Age

Imagine a world where social connections and healthy lifestyles are nurtured.

Meet Bob, a West Suburban YMCA member for over 17 years, who feels that, “Coming here is like being home.” Bob faced the challenges of the pandemic along with the world last year and realized how much he missed being “home.”

Helping Families Thrive

Imagine a world where diversity is celebrated, and child development is beyond parents’ expectations.

Mission Moment: Caring for the Whole Child

Why We Give: Doreen Quintiliani and Kathy Daly

Youth Development at the Y: Mission in Action

Healthy youth development is a critical component of the West Suburban YMCA’s mission. Children and teens experience this in different ways — through our preschool, out-of-school time program, summer camps, instructional and team sports and aquatics, and simply hanging out in the gym after school.

Free Meals for Kids and Teens All Summer at the West Suburban YMCA

West Suburban YMCA participates in Summer Eats, providing free lunch & snack to any child age 18 and under

Mobile Vaccine Clinic Comes to YMCA Camp Frank A. Day

Five Days of Action: Join Us in Creating a Safer World for Children

West Suburban YMCA recognizes national Five Days of Action to protect children from sexual abuse

As summer activities and camps begin to ramp up, June is the perfect time to draw attention to the simple ways we can all make the children in our community safer. The West Suburban YMCA invites our community to join us this week as we participate in Five Days of Action.

Mission Moment: Ellen & Joel Peterson, Fun in the Pool During the Long Months of 2020

When the Y reopened in July 2020, the lap lanes were set to a reservation system. This allowed the staff to start learning members’ names and greeting them more regularly when they arrived at the pool. As we continued to greet the members, we started to learn more about them and their lives outside of the Y.