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On Wednesday, July 8, the Southern Saratoga YMCA hosted Senator Jim Tedisco's 28th Annual Safe Summer Bike Helmet Program.

This initiative helps promote safe biking habits by encouraging children to wear their helmets every time they ride. To make safety even more rewarding, local law enforcement handed out ice cream tickets to kids who were spotted wearing their helmets!

On Wednesday, June 3, the Capital District YMCA celebrated the success of our Black and Latino Achievers Program at our 22nd Annual Salute Awards, held at Rivers Casino in Schenectady. Guided by this years theme, "Greatness Unbound", we honored outstanding youth, professionals, and Adult Achievers who embody leadership and a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

On Tuesday, April 28, the Capital District YMCA celebrated the Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Southern Saratoga YMCA! This renovation was designed with the goal of strengthening our commitment to youth development, healthy living, equity and inclusion, and social responsibility for generations to come.

On April 22, the Greene County YMCA celebrated their Annual Student & Educator Breakfast, a celebration to honor the remarkable students and educators across the county.

The Capital District YMCA is joining Ys across the country for Five Days of Action®, a weeklong campaign running April 13-17, 2026, designed to raise awareness and inspire action to protect children from abuse, with a special focus this year on digital safety for kids. 

Holiday Hours at your YMCA!