150 Years of Improving Lives

"In '70 and '71 the Cedar Rapids YMCA swim team were national champions. One of our members, Rob Cook's wife died of breast cancer some years ago and her dying wish was to get the team (Over the Hill Gang) back together and to Masters Y Nationals. This year was our tenth anniversary and we placed ninth out of 34 teams in Ft. Lauderdale. Jack Fritz, Glen Prochaska, and myself are current employees of the Y and Nick Gearhart is a former employee. Nick won a special award (pictured below on the left). Back in '70 and '71 we won it for our coach, Jim Gilchrist, who coached for many years as a volunteer. We had 19 team members, all between the ages of 64 and 71." -Bill Klahn, OTHG Team Member & YMCA employee

Summer Hours Begin May 1st

Marion & Stoney Point Mon-Thu: 5:30 am - 9 pm Fri: 5:30 am - 7 pm Sat: 7 am - 3 pm Sun: CLOSED 

HGN Mon-Fri: 5 am - 9 pm Sat: 7 am - 5 pm Sun: 10 am - 4 pm (Sun: Members Only)

Mercy Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 9 pm Sat: 7 am - 4 pm Sun: 10 am - 2 pm (Hours remain the same)

Child Watch will not be open Saturdays beginning May 5th All branched are CLOSED on Memorial Day

Events

Parent's Night Out Saturday, May 19th, 2018 4:30 pm-8:30 pm Marion YMCA 4 years-5th grade Activities include swimming, crafts, games in the gym, and a movie! Kids will also enjoy pizza and refreshments. This is the last one before we take a break for the summer! Please register before Friday, May 18th at 4 pm Cost: Member $13 for 1st child, $10.50 for each additional child Non-member $23 for 1st child, $18 for each additional child

Past and Present Employees Picnic

June 23rd, 2018 4 pm-8 pm Cherry Hill Park Food and drinks provided Click here to join our Facebook group connecting you to current and past employees of the Y!

"Crankin' For 150 More"

YMCA Bike Ride Help us celebrate our 150th year by joining us on a trail ride beginning at Iowa Brewing Co. with stops along the way at Sag Wagon, Broken Spoke and Dry Creek Brew on 100 Main! August 25th, 2018 Cost: $15/person Start time: 11 am Ride is approximately 15 miles

2018 Golf Classic Fundraiser

Join us on August 27th, 2018 at Hunter's Ridge Golf Course for a four person best shot tournament! This event consistently raises the most money per year for the YMCA's Annual Support Campaign, dedicated to financially supporting those who cannot afford to participate in the Y's healthy living programs and facility access. Click here to register online today!

Annual Support Campaign

Each year our YMCA provides over $1 million in financial assistance to local individuals and families. This doesn’t happen without community support of our Annual Support Campaign. We know that personal budgets are tight and opportunity for giving is everywhere. This is why your gift means so much to us. Gifts at all levels impact your local community by helping us help a child attend a youth sports session, an adult participant in our Diabetes Prevention Program or LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer recovery program. Families, individuals, youth and seniors; we serve everyone and with your help will continue to impact the lives of those who need us most.  Please check out more information on our programs and giving options at www.crmetroymca.org/donate/

YMCA Camp Wapsie

Mother Daughter Weekend May 18th - May 20th $80 per person We cordially invite you and the important females in your life to Mother Daughter Weekend. Take the time away to celebrate your strength, it comes in all forms; whether it’s climbing the tower or the quiet patience of arts and crafts. Take in the natural beauty of camp while rediscovering your inner beauty. Register

Save the Date June 8th-10th, 2018: Camp Wapsie Alumni Reunion June 9th, 2018: Camp Wapsie Community Centennial Celebration 1 pm-7:30 pm with tours, activities, dinner and history

Connect with Us

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌