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Fall Flag Football
We’ve got a spot on the team for boys and girls ages 5-14 to learn about game fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork in a fun and safe environment. Season starts August 25th, games begin September 6th—sign up today!
Membership Update
An important message about your Y membership: We are adjusting membership rates on September 1, 2025. Click below for details.
Impacting Central Iowa
For over 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines has empowered communities by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
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People call our supportive housing campus home
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Individuals given access through scholarships
100,000
People served in Central Iowa
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