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Become A Member Full access to 7 Y Health & Wellness Centers in Central MD (association-wide memberships only)
— Advanced priority registration for programs
— Reduced fees for programs and camp
— A.W.A.Y. — use your Y membership at over 600 Y's at little or no charge.
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About the Y

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Our Mission

The Y of Central Maryland is a human development organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our Focus At the Y, we are focused on providing family-oriented, affordable, high quality programs that are designed to:
  • improve the community's health & wellnesss
  • support our children's development and chances for success in life
  • enhance the quality of life in the communities in which we operate
     
Our Values
Our programs and services are infused with our four positive character values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. We are committed to challenging our members, staff and volunteers to accept and demonstrate these values.

The People We Serve
Serving over 150,000 people each year in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties, we are the largest provider of child care in Maryland and employ over 800 in health & wellness, camping & youth sports, and child care & family services. Our programs are offered at seven health & wellness centers, two program service centers, 15 Head Start centers, 11 preschool centers, 44 before and after school centers, and 24 youth place centers.
Open To All
The Y is a place for everyone. People of all races, ages, faiths, gender, abilities, and incomes are welcome and financial assistance on a sliding scale is available to those who would otherwise be unable to participate. This assistance enables more than 10,000 youth and adults to participate in Y programs and is funded through the generosity of our donors.

Financial Assistance
The Y is a non-profit organization committed to developing positive character and building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale to those who would otherwise be unable to participate in a Y experience. Call your local center for more information.   Click HERE for the Financial Assistance Application