Feeling connected, healthy and happy helps us thrive.

The Y is where you and your family can belong, unplug and achieve more - in health and happiness! Whether you're in need of quality family time, a moment to unplug from the daily grind, ways to help strengthen your community, motivation to achieve more through exercise and nutrition, a sense of belonging, opportunities to connect with others, or all of the above, the Y has what you need.

There's much more going on in our Centers than just exercise, but we have that too:

• Fun exercise classes for all fitness levels
• The best equipment for the best results
• Pools, rock walls, family rec rooms, cafes
• A comfortable place to relax with friends
• Rewarding opportunities to volunteer and get involved with your community
• Special activities for children, teens and adults of all ages
• Friendly Y associates ready to help
• Free access to all 13 Y Centers in Central Maryland (and Ys across the state!)

All this and more is included in a Y membership, no long-term contract and no add-on fees - EVER.

Join online or stop by a Y Center today!

The Y. For a better you. For a better community. For a better us.

Register for Y Camp for the best summer ever!

Registration for Y Camp 2018 is in full swing! Be sure to check out our new 2018 camp brochure to see what's in store this summer, like day camps, new teen leadership camps, camp add-ons, overnight camp, teen and travel camps, sports, science, art, and more!

NEW IN 2018

• We're pleased to announce our newest and largest day camp, Y Camp Spencer in Harford County, featuring horseback riding, archery, daily hot lunch, transportation and more - ALL INCLUDED! Learn more and register today
• We're also proud to announce that Camp Puh'tok in Baltimore County has joined our Y Camp family! Camp Puh'tok provides the quintessential setting for an unforgettable day camp or overnight camp experience. Learn more and register today!

Help Send a Kid to Camp

Did you know that 4 out of every ten children who attend Y Camp and summer programs can only do so because of generous donations from people like you?

That’s why we need your help. By making a tax-deductible donation today, you’ll give local children living in poverty the relief, safety and nurturing support that Y Camp provides. Every gift counts. While you're making plans for your children, please also give generously, so that every child can benefit from a Y Camp experience. 

Thank you. We deeply appreciate your support.

Bright beginnings start at Y Preschool.

Every day, Y Preschool provides the best early childhood education to children across Central Maryland. Our program encourages children to be active, creative explorers and we allow children to learn at their own pace in ways that are best suited for them; never overlooking the fact that learning through play is a critical part of healthy early childhood development.

Schedule a tour and register at any one of our six preschool centers today!

• Y Preschool in Riverside (Harford County)
• Y Preschool in Towson (Baltimore County)
• Y Preschool at Weinberg (Baltimore City)
• Y Chipmunks Preschool (Carroll County)
• Y Preschool at UMBC (Baltimore County)
• Betty Sterner Y Preschool in Catonsville (Baltimore County)

We are proud to announce four more years in Baltimore County!

The Y has officially been approved as a qualified provider of school-age services in Baltimore County Public Schools through 2022! We are thrilled to be able to continue providing before and after school enrichment and Y member benefits to Baltimore County Public School families as well as Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Harford County families.

Register now!

Registration is going on now for the 2018/2019 Y Before & After School Enrichment program. Conveniently located in over 50+ elementary schools., our program allows children to unwind from a rigorous school day, play with friends, finish homework, eat a healthy snack and more! Plus, full-time enrollment (5 days a week) includes a complimentary Y family membership for the entire 2018/2019 school year, valued at over $850!

• Exclusive iDiscover activities for hands-on "edutainment"
• STEM, sports, strategy games, science experiments
• Healthy snacks, homework time, 30 minutes of daily physical activity
• Complimentary Y family membership included with full-time (5 days a week) enrollment. Enjoy full Y member benefits such as group exercise classes, Stay & Play supervised activity room for little ones, the best equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, splash pads, family rec rooms, rock walls, monthly family fun events, programs for all ages, rewarding volunteer opportunities, and much more - ALL INCLUDED!

Learn more, see school locations and register today !

Become A Mentor

Now more than ever, youth are in need of positive role models; someone to support them, guide them, and let them know they matter. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y, adult volunteers develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y is Maryland's largest volunteer mentoring network with over 600 mentor/mentee matches. Get involved! The action that you take today will change a child's life for the better, forever.

Looking for mentor trainings? Click here.