Find Your Passion.
Find Your Y.
Discover endless possibilities for health and happiness at the Gateway Region YMCA. Whether you're making a splash in our pools or breaking a sweat in group classes, our 24 locations in St. Louis and Southwest Illinois are your gateway to a healthier you.
FIND A YMCA NEAR YOU
WHAT WE DO
YMCA Programs
From summer day camp to youth sports and more, our programs nurture the unique development journey of every child and teen.
Our wide range of fitness programs and activities promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health.
Through community programs, local outreach and global engagement, we provide support and inspire action in our communities.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE
Founded in 1853, the Gateway Region YMCA serves nearly 265,000 individuals in the bi-state region. In 2023, our YMCA celebrated
♥ $2.44 Million in Direct Financial Assistance
given to those in need to participate in Y programs.
♥ 5,023 Children Equipped
with drowning prevention skills through discounted swim lessons, swim outreach programming, and Safety Around Water school collaborations.
♥ 11,639 Youth Served in Out-of-School Programs
providing a safe environment for kids to thrive before and after the bell rings.
♥ 694 Participants in YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Programming
including the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, Exercise for Parkinson's Program, LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA, and Starting the Conversation.
♥ 440 Campus Y at Washington University College Students
participated in 23 active programs with 50 community partners, providing support to the St. Louis community through blood drives, educational enrichment, tutoring, and mentoring youth.
♥ 503 Adaptive Sports Participants,
231 Day Camp campers, and 255 Y Club participants served through our Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services department.
We are excited to partner with MLS expansion team St. Louis CITY SC to make soccer more accessible within our region. View our 8 branches taking part in the program and read more about the partnership.
The custom-designed Miracle League Baseball Field has been made possible through a generous partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, the team's charitable foundation, Boniface Foundation, and Miracle League.
Affinia Healthcare will celebrate the development of its newest location in North St. Louis County, adjacent to the Emerson YMCA. The need for this facility comes after a community health assessment that identified areas where unmet primary health care needs are prevalent.