YMCA News

The YMCA of Greater Dayton announced today that it will offer one month of free membership from November 4th–30th to any federal employee or contractor furloughed as a result of the ongoing government shutdown.

The offer applies to all 12 YMCA of Greater Dayton branches and the Springfield YMCA, providing affected individuals and families access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, group classes, and community connection during this uncertain time.

The YMCA of Greater Dayton is proud to announce plans to reopen the Versailles YMCA in late 2025, marking a new chapter of community health, wellness, and connection in the heart of Darke County.

After the Versailles YMCA closed in August 2025 due to financial hardship, community members refused to let their local Y disappear. The Save the Versailles Y Committee, working closely with the Ohio YMCA Alliance, rallied to preserve the facility and find a strong partner to ensure its long-term success.

Miami Valley – 05/14/2024 – Get ready to move and groove this summer with your friends at the YMCA of Greater Dayton. The Y on the Fly initiative is back for another season, and your local Y is coming to YOU. Be on the lookout for the mobile YMCA van filled with sports equipment, healthy snacks, and more that will allow kids across our communities to enjoy an afternoon with the encouraging and supportive staff of the Y. Y on the Fly is provided by the YMCA of Greater Dayton and sponsored by PNC Bank, AES, and Dayton Children’s Hospital. 

Miami Valley – 05/08/2024 – 

This summer, have the peace of mind that your children will be safe at the pool, around the lake, and beyond. The YMCA of Greater Dayton has announced its annual offering of free water safety classes for kids in grades K-6 in the community with their Safety Around Water program June 3rd-7th. This program is provided to empower kids around pools and educate parents about the importance of water safety. 

Local kids will have a place to work out, hang out, and give back this summer!

The YMCA of Greater Dayton is proud to provide free memberships to 7th & 8th graders this summer, June 1st–August 30th, at all 12 of their Greater Dayton locations. With free memberships, these 7th & 8th graders are also allowed to participate in scheduled programs and activities that encourage and

Miami Valley – 04/15/2024 – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, May 11th from 12pm–4pm located at Riverscape MetroPark in Downtown Dayton. This FREE, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season. 

The new Premier Health YMCA is officially open to the public at 2469 Salem Avenue. The new 50,000-square foot multi-purpose facility includes a full-sized competition pool, state-of-the-art cardio fitness center, gymnasium, outdoor sports field, and fully equipped weight training area. With 25,000-square feet of space for community partners, the YMCA of Greater Dayton has proudly partnered with Premier Health, CareSource, CountyCorp, Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley, and Wright State University to bring the Premier Health YMCA to the vibrant communities in West Dayton.

April 24, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Dayton is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 24-28, 2022. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.

Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids.

April 4th, 2023 - The YMCA of Greater Dayton is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, May 13th from 12pm–4pm located at Riverscape MetroPark in Downtown Dayton. This FREE, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season.

Starting January 2nd, 2023, two of our Greater Dayton locations will join the YMCA at the Heights as 24 hour facilities:
Kleptz YMCA and Xenia YMCA! 🥳

HOURS FOR THESE LOCATIONS STARTING 1/2/23:
Monday: 5AM–12AM
Tuesday–Friday: 24 HOURS
Saturday: 12AM–6PM
Sunday: 1PM–5PM