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YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
What's Happening at the Y?

July Race Series
Buck Creek Run - July 2, 2022
GR YMCA Kids Run - July 21, 2022
Byron Days 5K - July 30, 2022
Our race series continues throughout the month of July! Lace up your shoes and get ready to run for a great cause. Y donors, volunteers, members and partners make the difference in our community. Together, we take on the challenges that shape the future of West Michigan.
GR YMCA Kids Run - July 21, 2022
Byron Days 5K - July 30, 2022
Our race series continues throughout the month of July! Lace up your shoes and get ready to run for a great cause. Y donors, volunteers, members and partners make the difference in our community. Together, we take on the challenges that shape the future of West Michigan.

4th of July Hours
Monday July 4, 2022
David D. Hunting YMCA and Mary Free Bed YMCA branches are OPEN from 7am to 1pm, and both KidZones are OPEN from 8am - 12pm.
Our Lowell YMCA, Ionia County YMCA, SpartanNash YMCA, Visser Family YMCA, and Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA will be CLOSED on July 4.
David D. Hunting YMCA and Mary Free Bed YMCA branches are OPEN from 7am to 1pm, and both KidZones are OPEN from 8am - 12pm.
Our Lowell YMCA, Ionia County YMCA, SpartanNash YMCA, Visser Family YMCA, and Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA will be CLOSED on July 4.

Come See Us!
WGVU KidsDay at the Zoo
August 4, 2022
9am-4pm
KidsDay at the Zoo is back to provide a packed day of fun, adventure, and entertainment for kids, families, and friends. Stop by our table and learn about the YMCA and have a fun day at the zoo!
August 4, 2022
9am-4pm
KidsDay at the Zoo is back to provide a packed day of fun, adventure, and entertainment for kids, families, and friends. Stop by our table and learn about the YMCA and have a fun day at the zoo!

Lowell Blood Drive
July 11, 2022
8:00am - 1:00pm
Lowell YMCA
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. Help be the "pulse" of summer and donate blood at the Lowell YMCA with Versiti Blood Center. All donors will receive a free t-shirt. Scheduling appointment is preferred.
8:00am - 1:00pm
Lowell YMCA
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. Help be the "pulse" of summer and donate blood at the Lowell YMCA with Versiti Blood Center. All donors will receive a free t-shirt. Scheduling appointment is preferred.

Summer Pool Closures
Staring August 7, 2022
To improve your member experience and help maintain our facilities, certain pools will be closed at our branches in August for preventative cleaning. View the closures by clicking the button below.
To improve your member experience and help maintain our facilities, certain pools will be closed at our branches in August for preventative cleaning. View the closures by clicking the button below.

Driving to Achieve: The Walt Gutowski, Sr. YMCA Golf Outing
August 15, 2022
9:45AM Shotgun Start
Blythefield Country Club
Driving to Achieve is a golf outing hosted by the Y to raise funds for teen leadership programs ofall types, including our Summer Teen Learning Academy, which guide teens toward success and help our future neighborhoods and businesses thrive.
9:45AM Shotgun Start
Blythefield Country Club
Driving to Achieve is a golf outing hosted by the Y to raise funds for teen leadership programs ofall types, including our Summer Teen Learning Academy, which guide teens toward success and help our future neighborhoods and businesses thrive.

Rain Barrel Workshop
August 27, 2022
9am - 10:30am
Mary Free Bed YMCA
Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community storm water issues and improving water quality. All workshops include a barrel and the necessary components to get your barrel working.
9am - 10:30am
Mary Free Bed YMCA
Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community storm water issues and improving water quality. All workshops include a barrel and the necessary components to get your barrel working.

GSRP Preschool Enrollment
We believe your child should be prepared to start kindergarten ready to succeed. Our Preschool programs provide an educational environment that is a friendly, positive and caring place to help each student discover his or her own unique gifts.