Big Things Are Happening At Our North End Youth Center!
Our Y-AIM teen program welcomed Kristopher Thomas and Narya Waring over the summer, and they’ve been hard at work bringing inspiration and community together. Check out the fresh paint, inspiring new spaces, and photos from recent sneak-peek events with our youth! Join us for the North End Youth Center’s 2025 reopening and open house on…
🏆 Voting is Closed for the 2025 YMCA of Greater Springfield Employee Recognition Awards!
The YMCA of Greater Springfield is powered by incredible people — from our dedicated staff and inspiring volunteers to our passionate members who bring our mission to life every day. Now it’s time to celebrate the People Behind the Purpose who make our Y such a special place to belong! >>>>>>UPDATE NOVEMBER 1, 2025. VOTING…
2025 Golf Tournament Photo Gallery!
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…
Fall Into Fashion at Designer Purse Bingo – October 17 at Tower Square
Looking for a fun night out in Springfield this fall? 🍁 Join us for Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 6–9 PM at Center Court in Tower Square—a fundraiser to benefit the YMCA of Greater Springfield! What to Expect:• Play 10 exciting bingo games for your chance to win 10 designer handbags!•…
Remembering Ryan Windyka
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…
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
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…
WHY THE Y
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…
CAMP SEASON ENDED WITH VOLUNTEER POWER!
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…
SERVING UP HISTORY IN HONOR OF NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL DAY
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…