Action Alert! Help Save Our Afterschool Grant Funding!
Location Term: Downriver Family YMCA
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The budget recently passed by the Michigan House eliminates dedicated funding for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs under Section 32N—a change that would force the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to scale back or cut vital services working families depend on to keep kids safe, supported, and learning.
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Keep the Welcoming Week celebration going with this high-energy Cardio Drumming class featuring music from around the globe! Enjoy rhythms and beats inspired by international artists as we drum, move, and celebrate the diversity that brings our community together. Open to all fitness levels—come ready to have fun and connect through music and movement! Event…
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Join us for a special ZUMBA class for Welcoming Week! Zumba® is a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.…
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Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to celebrate Welcoming Week, an opportunity for neighbors to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community from September 12-21, 2025.
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Join us for a celebration of community, connection, and cross-cultural understanding among our neighbors. It will be an afternoon of activities for the whole family including: cultural performances, food tasting, soccer clinic, mural painting and more! This event is free and open to all. Event Time and Locations Location: St. James Park(behind the Birmingham Family…
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Welcoming Week Kick-Off: Community BBQ Join us as we kick off Welcoming Week with a free Community BBQ at the Downriver YMCA! This family-friendly event is open to both members and the community. Come enjoy delicious food, music, games, and great company as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of togetherness. Everyone is welcome—bring…
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Join us for the End of Camp & Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Downriver Family YMCA! This fun-filled event is the perfect way to wrap up summer and get ready for the school year ahead. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including sensory-friendly games, field day…
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Climb 3,922 stairs—the same as Hawaii’s epic Stairway to Heaven. Join YMCA Haiku Stair Climb Challenge on the YMCA Detroit app now and rise to the occasion!
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While the kids are home for summer break, keep them entertained with a cool splash in the pool! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun to kick off the holiday weekend. Join us for a pool party on Thursday, July 3rd for a day of open swim – take a ride down our water…
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Join us for the first annual Downriver Duck Derby! This year, we will be celebrating all things summer! Attendees will also check out our newly renovated pool and locker rooms. Come cheer on your duck as it races down the pool slide! The first three ducks that cross the finish line will win prizes! Snacks,…
