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.

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State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment

Includes cardio centers, strength training, spin studios, and free weights.

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Pools and Swimming

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

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Free Group Fitness Classes

Choose from Toning, Zumba, Boot Camp and more.

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Free Child Watch

Work out or take a class while your kids have fun in a safe environment.

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WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON OUR TEAM

We love to work with people who enjoy developing youth, being socially-conscious and supporting healthy lifestyles for all. We have current full and part-time openings in Early Care/Education, Before/After School Care, Lifeguarding, working our Front Desk, and more. Apply today!

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DISCOVER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The YMCA is a leading charitable organization enabling us to offer scholarships to make Y programming and membership affordable to ALL.

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WORKOUT ANY DAY, ANY TIME, ALL YEAR

The Lake Anna YMCA is the first Y location in Northeast Ohio to offer 24-hour access/7-days a week to members. Anyone who is 18 years or older and a member of the Akron Area YMCA can use the Lake Anna branch by first registering.

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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.

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

"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.”