Duluth Area Family YMCA

Youth development - our Ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why we help lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our Ymca programs, such as summer residential camp, out of school time care and day camp offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participant possible for 100 percent of the young people we engage. The Duluth Family Ymca operates camp miller summer camp in sturgeon lake, mn. Camp miller had 547 children attend with 174 scholarships. In 2023 the Ymca provided out of school programming to 2,281 children. Afterschool programs provided critical learning opportunities elevating school success and confidence.

Social responsibility - our Ymca believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 130 years. Y programs, such as true north americorps, is an example of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. Since 2014, we have placed 1,000 americorps members throughout northeastern Minnesota. True north americorps places national service members in schools, afterschool programs, and youth service members in schools, afterschool programs, and youth servicing agencies. Members provide math and reading interventions, afterschool clubs, service-learning opportunities, mentoring, and social-emotional learning. The Duluth Area Family Ymca is committed to year-round food access and has provided thousands of meals. The y is dedicated to providing meals for families in our community!

Healthy living - the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. People in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2023, we provided $182,118 in financial assistance to people who otherwise would a have faced economic barriers to membership. Facilities include lap pools, wheelchair accessible warm water therapy pools, whirlpools, indoor run/walk track, rock climbing wall, fully-equipped wellness center with cardio and weight training equipment, group exercise space, gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, racquetball and squash courts, and a supervised kids club free to those with Family memberships.