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Healthy Living

LIVESTRONG Program

Cancer survivors get free support, physical activity with LIVESTRONG Medical studies have shown that moderate levels of appropriate physical activity can reduce fatigue, boost self-esteem and improve muscle strength and physical endurance in individuals following cancer treatment.

New Website

Our new website shows all that's happening across our Y! We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Members will now easily find programs and activities across our Y for people of all ages and abilities.

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Youth Development

Base and Preschool at the Y

It's not too soon to register for BASE and Preschool The YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) and Preschool programs deliver Y-quality care and youth development. We strongly encourage anyone interested in these services for next school year to register as soon as possible while spaces remain. Here is more information:

Collage of photos of members enjoying programming at the Y

Our branches and programs are busy!

Our branches and programs are busy! We’re so happy to see members of all ages and ability back in our branches! Inside and outside of our facilities, members are so happy to be together again keeping fit, learning more about staying healthy and having fun!

Family Challenge Graphic-family doing crafts together

Healthy Living

Summer Out Loud Challenge

Three weeks of family fun and prizes! The Summer Out Loud Challenge is the YMCA’s free three-week program promoting summer fun for the whole family. Launching July 12, the Challenge is open to YMCA members and the community.

Group photo of YMCA campers wearing bike helmets

Youth Development

Keeping kids safe with bicycle helmets

Keeping kids safe with bicycle helmets We thank our friends at the law firm of Kisling, Nestico & Redick (KNR) for providing bicycle helmets to children in our camps.