Friday, May 18th from  7 - 10 a.m.

Due to the installation of a new HVAC unit in our indoor pools, the locker rooms will be closed (for your safety). 

Our new OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER will be opening this summer in July.  Be sure to watch for details on special events we will be hosting to celebrate!

If you are looking for some great sport opportunities for your children this summer, check out our upcoming programming by clicking here or by contacting our Sports Coordinator, Rodney Dedeaux, at 610-2692.  (Schedules are available under the “Schedules & Events” tab and sign up forms are available under the “Forms & Program Guide” tab.)

Summer Program Guides are available here and will be arriving in homes and at our Center this week.  Members may begin registering for programs today!  (Program Member registration beginning May 21.) Summer I session begins June 4 and Summer II session begins July 16. We’re looking forward to the exciting programs being offered this summer!

Don’t blink or you will miss out on this great show!  Join us Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. as Rusty Ammerman, the Master of Illusion, entertains us during a fun night of magic.  Please register at the Member Services desk or by calling 547.9622 ($5/family for members or $7/family for guests).

We anticipate reopening both Indoor Pools on Monday, May 21st.

We are excited to share with you about the progress being made in preparation for the opening of our OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER!  The anticipated open date is July 2, 2012.

Along with this progress comes necessary pipe work to our existing pools that require a temporary closure.  In an effort to cause you the least inconvenience, we will close our pools for a two to three week period.  THE GOOD NEWS is that we can get our annual maintenance cleaning, painting, etc. done during this time so WE WILL NOT close as we usually do in the Fall.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Have you had the opportunity to check out our newest Y? The Indy Bike Hub YMCA located in the east wing of the City Market is just like your neighborhood Y with a bike spin.   In partnership with the City of Indianapolis and Bicycle Garage Indy, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is able to provide a unique facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis for all your fitness needs. This is one more center within the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis were you can use your membership. Read more…

The Tri-Fit group is a training group for beginners and developing athletes who have an interest in training for 5K running races, exploring swimming as an exercise choice and have a future desire to complete a sprint triathlon. Many of the Tri-Fit practices will have a coach scheduled specifically to lead these workouts which are designed to start people on their fitness journey and assist them as they develop. The spring training targets for this group are stroke development in the pool, Park Trail Runs, and the Mini Marathon 5K.  For more information or to sign up, stop by the Member Services Desk or register online.

I was 16 years-old and didn’t feel like I had a lot of choices while living on Indianapolis’ east side.  My 16-year-old best friend had just been killed; I was stealing cars, selling drugs and starting fights.  I’d been up to no good since I was 12-years-old.  I ran with a rough crowd, but they were my buddies and lived in my neighborhood.  The streets were all I knew. 
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about Day Camp for kids this summer!  Registration if going on now so if you are looking for amazing camp experiences, Benjamin Harrison YMCA is the place to be!  Click here to see the 2012 Camp Guide.