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Downtown Tacoma’s All-New Weight Room

Get ready to meet Rack City, the all-new weight room at Tacoma Center YMCA, opening November 3.

We're offering $0 join fees from November 3-16 to celebrate!

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Preschool Serving Bremerton, Seabeck, and Beyond!

We are now enrolling for the brand-new YMCA preschool at Green Mountain Elementary for families in Bremerton, Seabeck, and nearby communities.

Full-day care for ages 3-5.

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Program Registration

Find Something for Everyone at the Y! Our programs provide flexible and convenient options for kids and adults through sports, swimming, arts, small group training, and more.

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School Care Near You

Find Something for Everyone at the Y! Our programs provide flexible and convenient options for kids and adults through sports, swimming, arts, small group training, and more.

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Kickstart Your Confidence and Wellbeing

KickStart is a free coaching program that motivates you and helps develop an easy-to-follow plan and fitness orientation to achieve your goals.

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Teen Late Nite

Late Nite gives young people endless opportunities to stay active, participate in team sports, and connect with peers in their age group. This is a free, safe, and engaging program that offers free dinner, open gym, art, and music activities with friends.

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Kids night out teen leader leads a game in the middle of the gym

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Why Competitive Sports are Good for Youth

There are a lot of different ways you can help kids build healthy habits. At the Y, we believe that youth sports are a total game-changer for kids! Organized sports help build confidence,… Continue Reading

Feb 13, 2023

YMCA360 instructors Lauren and Gabriel smile toward the camera in matching purple collared shirts. Lauren holds up 4 moneky finger puppets in pastel dresses. Gabriel wears a handkerchief and rests his hands on an acoustic guitar.

YMCA360 New Releases on February 13 | Popular Songs, Physical Movement, and Arts for Kids

New releases on YMCA360 on February 13, 2023, include popular songs like Wheels on the Bus and Baby Shark, as well activities to keep kids moving, singing, and learning. New… Continue Reading

Feb 13, 2023

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Black History Month: Why We Celebrate

The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History established “Negro History Week,” a week that… Continue Reading

Feb 10, 2023

Autumn (left) and Shalina (right) Pre-K teachers at UP ELC

Creating Little Leaders through the Y’s Early Learning Centers

Creating Little Leaders through the Y’s Early Learning Centers Walking into the classroom, music fills the background as the Pre-K students line up for lunch. Unlike the toddler and infant… Continue Reading

Feb 10, 2023

Creating their board games at winter camp!

Child Care Winter Break Recap: Adventures in Candyland

Child Care Winter Break Recap: Adventures in Candyland Kids in our Winter Break Camps had the opportunity to create their very own game boards. Then, flexing their creative muscles, they… Continue Reading

Feb 1, 2023

two hands come together to form a heart shape

Get Your Heart Pumping During American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and it's time to show our hearts some love by taking control of our heart health. Don't forget about National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 - so break out… Continue Reading

Jan 30, 2023

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