History

Today, the Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. Our contributions are both far-reaching and intimate. We have a strong history, and have played a significant role in the development of our country.

• The Y invented basketball, volleyball and racquetball, along with pioneering camping, physical fitness and swim lessons.
• The Y helped found the USO, Boy Scouts of America and Camp Fire Girls.
• Y volunteers have provided support and service to millions of soldiers and continues to do so today.

• The Y continues to forge ahead! On July 12, 2010, the Y unveiled a new branding initiative. We want to tell our story!

   

Locally the Y in Hot Springs is writing a story relevant to our community.

In the past year The Hot Springs Family YMCA

• Served over 1,000 school aged students in sports and academic programming
• Helped close the achievement gap through partnership with local school districts
• Advocated for strong public policy in the areas of community health and wellness
• Offered on and off campus licensed childcare programming
• Taught over 500 kids to swim

The Y story is the story of US..... Our community, write yourself into our story today!