The ymca of greater scranton is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all aged, abilities, incomes, races and religions. We are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. All persons are welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. Our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.

Human Services , Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities , Sports , Young Mens or Womens Associations

Health and wellness for youth and adults: helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals of self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth, families, and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. child care: our ymca provides high quality child care based on the four core values of the y: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The program provides comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children, including character development and service to others. The participants draw from the diverse members of our community. We provide both full and part-time options to serve a wide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the ymca mission is commitment to strengthening families and the childcare programs to relieve the burden of balancing work and family. Making it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment.