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The YMCA of Greater Rochester takes pride in purposeful community partnerships.

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to share that we are one of the YMCAs across New York State to receive funding from Governor Kathy Hochul's NY SWIMS Initiative and the New York State Department of Health.

The YMCA of Greater Rochester has provided unique learning opportunities over the years for the campers of the Power Scholars Academy.

Many parents wonder: "My child loves gaming—but is it actually helping them learn?"It's a fair question.

Water isn’t just something we drink when we’re thirsty; it’s the most important nutrient and lifeline of our bodies. Making up about 60% of who we are, water works tirelessly behind the scenes: regulating temperature, dissolving nutrients, carrying oxygen to every cell, helping fiber sweep our intestines clean, flushing out toxins through our kidneys, refreshing our skin and protecting our

FIVE ESSENTIAL WATER SAFETY TIPS TO KNOWMAY IS WATER SAFETY MONTH AND THE Y WANTS YOU TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND SAFE IN AND AROUND WATERAs summer approaches, and kids want to beat the heat – whether that’s in pools, lakes or rivers around our area.

Being an officer in the Rochester Police Department can often bring some heavy days.

Now that it’s April, it’s officially Move More Month! The YMCA of Greater Rochester is here to help you get your move on, whatever way that works best for you and your lifestyle. So here are a few things you should know: 

The YMCA offers something for all — a welcoming space where members in our community can grow, learn and explore their interests while feeling fully supported, whether a member is training to compete in a sporting event or is enjoying their time with their family.