YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Location Term: Boll Family YMCA

  • The Five Days of Diwali

    Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. This festival is a spiritual awakening in many South Indian cultures and marks the start of the…

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    Spooky Fun for Everyone; Halloween At the YMCA

    Halloween at the Y (HAY) 2022 will provide fun safe outdoor activities for children at our YMCAs throughout metropolitan Detroit during October. We also have lots of other Halloween themed programs available for more family fun! Children will enjoy healthy treats, scavenger hunts, crafts and so much more. Activities, dates and times vary by location.…

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  • Celebrate Welcoming Week

    Join us September 12-17 for Welcoming Week! Welcoming week is a weeklong national celebration that elevates the contributions of immigrants and US born citizens to our countries social fabric. This time allows neighbors to connect, build mutual understanding, and celebrate cultural diversity. Celebrating Welcoming Week is important for the wellbeing of our communities that everyone…

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  • Y 170 Big Block Party

    Join us Saturday, September 10th for the Y170 Big Block Party. We’re celebrating the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s 170 years of service with a party not to be missed!

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  • Understanding Juneteenth

    Here at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, we are committed to understanding diversity, weaving inclusion into everything we do, and celebrating humanity. We recently connected with our neighbors at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to learn all about Juneteenth. We invite you to watch with your family and share with your…

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  • Spotlight on Youth & Mental Health

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We sat down with one of our Youth Learning Center Program Directors, Lauren Savage to discuss mental health among youth. Lauren supports mental wellbeing and behavior management in our programs. 1. Tell us about your Y-story… My Y story began in 2014 as a day camp counselor. My friends…

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  • Theatre Camp

    Theatre Camp

    Join us for an exciting week of performance and play! Your camper will discover their inner superstar working alongside a talented local theatre professional learning the basics of acting and storytelling.

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    Child Abuse Prevention Month: 5 Days of Action

    During these Five Days of Action, we would like to introduce you to the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn.  KNOW: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and…

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  • Arab American Heritage Month

    April is Arab American Heritage Month! We honor the many contributions of Arab Americans to our community. Our friends at the National Museum of Arab American History invite you to visit all month long as they offer FREE admission. Experience and engage with the culture and history of the Arab American community. Learn more about…

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  • Stand for Something: Environmental Justice

    April 21st, we invite you to our 5th Stand for Something community conversation that explores how we can support environmental justice through education, legislation, advocacy, and community.

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