MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE AT THE Y
Whatever you and your family need to achieve your goals -- where there’s a Y, there’s a way. And, as a leading non-profit in the Greater Akron area, you know that your membership helps impact our community.

State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment
Includes cardio centers, strength training, spin studios, and free weights.

Pools and Swimming
Swim lessons for kids and adults, lap and family swim, and aqua aerobics classes.

Free Group Fitness Classes
Choose from Toning, Zumba, Boot Camp and more.

Free Child Watch
Work out or take a class while your kids have fun in a safe environment.
MAKING AN IMPACT

Steps in the Right Direction
Mission Moments
When Troy Williamson was a kid, he tried all kinds of sports including wrestling, basketball and football. As things moved from neighborhood games to more organized school teams, Troy said he didn’t understand why he just couldn’t do as well as the other boys. “My cousin was an incredible athlete, but I was never very good.
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A Helping Hand
Youth Development
Offering a helping hand is second-nature to Jaiyah Hancock, a student in our After-School program with Akron Public Schools. The middle child of a blended family, including lots of cousins, Jaiyah’s had practice in being selfless and caring. She’s been a big help to her mother and her grandmother, as
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"God has given us a Gift."
Silver Sneakers
Admittedly, Janice Coon isn’t a fan of machine workouts. Instead, this gregarious lady enjoys group exercise including Silver Sneakers, Zumba and Toning at the Firestone Park facility, described by her as a being a “warm Y.”
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You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
I’m guessing that Tim Owens is the only member of the Green Family YMCA with a mile-long Wikipedia page. I’m also pretty sure that there’s no other member who is an internationally-recognized musician, a Grammy nominee, an inspiration for a major motion picture, and the beneficiary of bragging rights for losing 65 pounds.
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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.