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Our communities face great needs.  Adults, kids and families need support and the YMCA is a leader in the effort to keep our communities strong and healthy through programs, classes and activities.

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Emma B. Howe YMCA Northeast (Minneapolis)

Hiawatha YMCA (Minneapolis)

Mounds View Community Center (Shoreview)

University YMCA (Minneapolis-U of M Campus)

Activate America is the YMCA’s bold approach to address our nation’s growing health crisis. The YMCA is committed to helping all those who seek well-being of spirit, mind and body through supportive relationships and innovative opportunities. The YMCA is ready to help in the pursuit towards a healthier lifestyle.

Y Beacon Centers transform public schools into active community centers during non-school hours, providing educational, recreational and cultural activities at no charge for children and families in low-income neighborhoods surrounding the Beacon schools. Beacon Centers are open after school, evenings, on weekends, during school holiday breaks and over the summer.

Beacon Centers use after-school fun to help low-income youth improve their academic, social and leadership skills. The Beacon Centers offer young people a place to grow through challenging activities, caring relationships, and leadership opportunities.

Y- Scholars and Youth University offer middle school and high school students the opportunity to explore and prepare for higher education through workshops, college visits, and tutoring and mentoring provided by college students.

Y-Tutors is an after-school tutoring program for K-8th graders that focuses on building and strengthening literacy skills, while providing work-study employment and volunteer opportunities for college students.

 

Y’s Start is a middle school program focusing on community service, academic support, recreation and employment readiness skills.

Y-Buddies is a one-on-one mentoring program that offers recreational, educational, community service activities and higher education exposure for youth grades 3rd – 8th to build social and life skills through matches with college students.

The Youth Career Exploration Program (YCEP) is a youth program which introduces students of color in Minneapolis high schools to career opportunities and jobs in the YMCA. YCEP helps students develop leadership skills, builds self-esteem, and cultivates their appreciation for the importance of academic excellence, both in high school and college.

 

Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government programs build strong leaders and good citizens through participation in the Model State Government Assembly, Model United Nations, National Affairs Conference and various leadership retreats and training sessions. There are many and varied leadership development opportunities for students in grades 8 – 12.  Learn more about Youth in Government.

The YMCA Multicultural Achievers is a High School and Junior High School program that helps African American, Hispanic and Latino students set and obtain high educational and career goals. Students participate in teambuilding, leadership skill development, and increasing academic achievement. Youth focus on goal setting, preparing for High School, exploring post secondary options, college tours, and cultural enrichment to assist in preparation for after high school and success in their secondary program.

YMCA Leaders Clubs is a program that provides opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills and abilities through service learning activities and projects. YMCA Central Leaders School YMCA Central Leaders School is a one week program for youth that promotes leadership growth through skill development, service learning and group work.

The Metro Internship program offers internship placement opportunities for college students in corporate and nonprofit organizations, focusing on ethics, leadership, organizational responsibility, globalization and professional development.  Learn more about the Metro Internship Program.

 

An opportunity for families to play and celebrate together: Holiday Parties, Talent Shows, Picnics, Swim Parties. The YMCA also participates in