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Who We Are
The Ann Arbor YMCA is a non-profit membership association of men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families build healthy spirits, minds and bodies. Our programs promote member engagement, healthy lifestyles and community involvement. Each year, the YMCA raises scholarship funds that enable all members of the community to use the YMCA. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this way. Please stop by the Membership Desk, call 734-996-9622, or download the financial assistance application.
History of the Ann Arbor YMCA
· The first Ann Arbor YMCA was established in 1858 by students at the University of Michigan. It was the second YMCA in the state of Michigan, after the Detroit YMCA.
· In December 1892, the present YMCA organization was created. In 1901, the first building campaign was undertaken.
· The new Ann Arbor YMCA building at 110 North Fourth Avenue was completed in 1904. This building still stands today and is owned by the County. In 1910 a pool was opened at the North Fourth Avenue site.
· Camping on Thomas Birkett’s property began in 1912. The property was deeded to the YMCA in 1920 as an all boys’ residence camp and is used today as the site of Camp Birkett, our summer day camp.
· In 1959, the Ann Arbor YMCA building on 350 South Fifth Avenue was built on the site purchased from the Trinity Lutheran Church.
· In 1968 Camp Al-Gon-Quian, on the shores of Burt Lake, was purchased from Herbert Twinning.
· Our full-day childcare program for 2 ½ year olds to kindergartners was opened in early 1987.
· In late 1989, planning began for a city/YMCA single room residence program expansion. The project was completed in January 1991 and expanded occupancy from 37 to 100 single rooms for men and women.
· In 1996, the Ann Arbor YMCA's program and membership participation began a steady increase.
· In 1997, the Board of Directors recognized the need for the Ann Arbor YMCA facility to expand and better meet the needs of people in our community.
· In 2000, the YMCA began the process of acquiring a site upon which to build a new facility.
· On April 1, 2002, the Ann Arbor YMCA purchased our new building site at 400 West Washington in downtown Ann Arbor.
· On April 1, 2005, the new Ann Arbor YMCA officially opened.