Empower Youth with YMCA Programs and Events

The YMCA is Here to Help you Prepare for Back to School!

August is National Back-to-School Month. To prepare, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is sharing three ways you can make your back-to-school season a success!

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August 15, 2024

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 15-19

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action – a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it.

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April 3, 2024

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Winter / Spring Programs 2024

Start the year with fun at the Y. Browse our 2024 Winter/Spring programs, and visit your local YMCA to check out all the ways your family can stay active this season!

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January 2, 2024

Healthy Living / Youth Development

Holiday Activities 2023

When everyone is home for the holidays, try one of these kid-approved activities for some quality family time!

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November 27, 2023

Healthy Living / Youth Development

Holidays at the Y 2023

Spend the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ at the Y!

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November 27, 2023

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Volunteerism / Youth Development

Fall 2023 Programs

Fall into fun at the Y! There’s something fun for everyone in your family this fall at your local Metro Detroit Y, including STEAM programs, Basketball, Swim Lessons, and more.

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Jackie Kippen

July 31, 2023

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Join us July 16th for ViewFest at the Detroit Zoo

The Y is giving away 65 free tickets to ViewFest 2023, a one-of-a-kind event on July 16th at the Detroit Zoo.

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June 9, 2023

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Volunteerism / Youth Development

Summer 2023 Programs

Summer Fun at the Y When school is out, fun is in at the Y! See what’s happening at your local YMCA or browse our offerings below. That’s Not All! See all Program Offerings here. *Locations and times vary, check with your local Y Branch for details.

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Jackie Kippen

May 22, 2023

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children

Throughout April, we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing red flags and boundary violations and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important that all parents and caregivers know how to respond to boundary violations and warning signs if children tell you about abuse. At the Y,…

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April 28, 2023

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Talking with Your Children About Abuse

Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about boundaries and preventing abuse.

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April 27, 2023

Category: Youth Development