Location Term: South Oakland Family YMCA

  • Michigan’s Proposed Budget Puts YMCA After-School and Summer Programs at Risk

    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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  • Celebrating Welcoming Week 2025

    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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  • Welcoming Week Celebration

    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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  • End of Summer Bash

    Everyone mark your calendars for this event! A celebration of a fun Summer and getting excited for a great school year. Enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, vendors, giveaways, and snacks! This event is open to the community and all are welcome to join in on the fun! Please register for this event! Event Times…

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  • Second Renew Fundraiser

    Clean out your closets! We are partnering with Second Renew to support our community. All donation items (see list below) may be dropped off at the Y from August 11 to September 18 at the Welcome Center. Accepting new and gently used items for children and adults: For more information, email MaKaya at makaya.gardner@ymcadetroit.org Event…

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  • Royal Oak Pride

    The South Oakland YMCA will be Pride Royal Oak! Find us leading crafts and games at the Kids Zone from 1-5 pm. There will even be face painting! For more information about this event, visit https://prideroyaloak.com/ Event Times and Locations South Oakland Family YMCA Saturday, July 2601:00 pm-05:00 pm Downtown Royal Oak203 S Troy Street,…

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  • Royal Oak Leprechauns Non-Profit Night

    The South Oakland YMCA will be at the Royal Oak Leprechauns Non-Profit Night! Enjoy a family fun night of baseball and visit with your favorite YMCA crew. We will be doing the YMCA song with the fans! For more information about the team and game information, visit this link: https://northwoodsleague.com/royal-oak-leprechauns/ Event Times and Locations South…

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  • Oberweis Ice Cream Fundraiser

    Come visit Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store on Woodward Ave on Friday, July 25 from 10:00 am- 10:00 pm to enjoy a tasty treat and to support the Y! 20% of all dine-in purchases will go to support our Make Every Day Better Campaign. You can even stop in from 3:00-5:00 pm and get…

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  • Step Into Summer: Take the YMCA Haiku Stair Climb Challenge

    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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  • Family Tie Dye

    In celebration of PRIDE month, we invite you to make your own unique and colorful tie-dye projects with us! Registration is required to help ensure we have enough supplies for all. Please register every individual who will participate. One T-shirt will be provided to all registered participants. Feel free to bring your own pillowcase, socks,…

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