Safety Around Water

Swim Lessons

Five days of FREE swim lessons to help kids build confidence and learn life-saving water safety skills.

Miracle League

Play in the Miracle League

Register to play adaptive baseball or to volunteer as a buddy. New volunteers and sponsors always welcome.

Cooking Classes

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Join in hands-on sessions led by food and nutrition experts!

Summer Camp

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Have a Jammin' Good Summer as a camper or a counselor!

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Our Impact

Today, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga serves more than 35,000 people - strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

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Increase energy, decrease stress, prevent illness, maintain a healthy weight, find personal balance, and enjoy quality time with family and friends... at the Y! We combine spirit, mind, and body in an integrated approach to well-being that goes beyond just fitness.

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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

Our Mission to Inclusion: At the YMCA, we strongly believe we should all work together toward achieving a member environment that is welcoming for individuals, regardless of age, religion, abilities, gender or socioeconomic status. To achieve our mission of empowering all people to reach their full potential, the Y is committed to providing an environment that embodies our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.