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SETTING THE COURSE FORE A STRONGER COMMUNITY The YMCA of Greater Springfield held its 5th Annual Golf Classic at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. We would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor – Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding for the second year and all our other sponsors for their new and continued support. As…

With deep sadness, we share the news of the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague, Ryan Windyka. Ryan was the longtime Membership Director at our Scantic Valley YMCA in Wilbraham, where his warmth, humor, and dedication touched countless lives. He greeted every member by name and had a loyal fan club in the early education…

Families are busy and getting their children to and from school, including before and after school programs.  At the YMCA, we help families with some of their transportation needs by offering bus rides to and from our programs.  Our busses and vans are like any other school bus so we follow the rules and regulations…

I first came to the Downtown Springfield YMCA in December 2023, and since the first day, it felt like home.  The staff is super friendly, facilities are spotless and everyone is cool.  Personal training with Cee has helped me improve my strength, increase my energy level and muscle mass.  Cee is disciplined, organized and a…

Summer camp at the Y was filled with fun and adventure for hundreds of children each day. Campers enjoyed basketball, volleyball, archery, mountain biking, trail walking, arts & crafts, science projects, games, swimming, and so much more. But the best part was making new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and learning new things. All good…

We wanted to share a fun fact about the Greater Holyoke YMCA — the birthplace of volleyball! Back in 1895, YMCA instructor William G. Morgan invented a new game called mintonette nearby at the Greater Holyoke YMCA. Designed as a less intense alternative to basketball, it quickly evolved into the sport we now know as…

This summer, the West Springfield Rotary Club generously funded the purchase of new mountain bikes and helmets for Camp Weber in West Springfield. With a bike path right on camp property, mountain biking has become an ideal way for campers to explore, stay active, and have fun—safely equipped with their new helmets, of course! We’re…

Plan ahead! The YMCA of Greater Springfield will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. We wish all of our members, families, and staff a safe and happy holiday!

We wrapped up our 2025 Birdie Sponsor Thank You Day with heartfelt thanks to Rush Insurance and Pinnacle Financial Services. As Birdie Sponsors of our YMCA Golf Classic, their support fuels the programs and services that help us nurture the potential of every child, improve community health, and foster a sense of belonging for all.…

This fall, help your child dive into new skills and lasting confidence with swim lessons at the YMCA of Greater Springfield. Our certified instructors create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where kids not only learn how to swim—they also discover courage, strength, and joy in the water. From first splashes to mastering strokes, every…