Healthy Kids Day!

Join us at Principal Park on May 4th for an afternoon of family fun. Y Members can register their child to win an Cubs experience like throwing the first pitch or riding with the hot dog cannon!

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Best Summer Ever

There's something fun for every child this summer at the Y! Kids can expand their imagination through enrichment programs and day camp, create lifelong memories at Y Camp, develop their skills in sports clinics, and so much more.

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Try the Y

Come see what we're all about! Sign up today for a free 5-day pass and our staff can give you a tour of the facility, show you resources to meet your goals, and connect you with a community.

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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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Individuals given access through scholarships

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People served in Central Iowa

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From Y Kid to Y Staff: Meet Terilee!

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Y Camp: Then, Now, Always

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Come and see what we're all about at any of our branches!

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