Ready, Set, SUMMER!

The Y has a wide range of summer activities like camps, swim lessons, sports clinics, and more. Check out all we have to offer and sign up today!

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Find Your Fit

Cycling, Pilates, Aqua Fit, and more— check out all of our fitness classes and try one out today!

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YMCA Metro Barnstormers 7v7 Football League

For teens 13-18, it's a high-energy, low contact way to hone their skills while enjoying competitive play. Registration is now open! 

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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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People call our supportive housing campus home

18,000

Individuals given access through scholarships

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People served in Central Iowa

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News & Stories

Julia Mason, Y Director of Development, and Ruth Comer, Y Vice President of Marketing and Communications sit down on Hello Iowa
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Annual Campaign 2024: Hello Iowa Wellness Wednesday

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Meet Sam: YMCA Supportive Housing Resident

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Hello Iowa Wellness Wednesday: 35th Red Flannel Run

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