Northwest Family YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Syracuse is a nonprofit organization that offers several youth and community development programs. It organizes various youth sports programs for children of different age groups. The YMCA of Greater Syracuse also holds several fundraising programs and events. The organization is located in Syracuse, N.Y.

With more than 2,600 YMCA is one of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in America that works to meet the health and human service needs of more than 20 million men, women and children in nearly 10,000 communities. YMCAs are at the heart of community life since 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA. YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association. From its start more than 150 years ago, when George Williams founded the YMCA as a substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets, the YMCA was unusual because it crossed the lines that separated all the different social classes in England. YMCAs offer its members a variety of programs that include adventure guides, aquatics, arts and humanities, camping, child care, community development, family, health and fitness, older adults, SCUBA, sports and teen leadership. YMCA has a location in Fulton, N.Y.

The YMCA of Greater Syracuse is a Christian community services organization offering a wide range of physical and social activities for individuals of all ages. Based in Fayetteville, N.Y., the organization serves communities throughout the Onondaga County and the surrounding areas of Central New York. It offers a comprehensive line of aquatic activities, including swim lessons at different age/ability levels, lap swim, open/recreation swimming and water fitness/therapy. The YMCA of Greater Syracuse also features a fully-equipped visual arts studio, offering courses in pottery, painting, drawing and more. Its programs for teenagers include youth development activities, after school clubs, strength-training, sports, camping, tutoring and mentoring, leadership groups, community service projects and other recreational activities. Additionally, the organization provides a full line of child care and babysitting services to its members.