YMCA Branch Name
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
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Welcome to the

Griffith Branch YMCA

The Griffith Branch YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.


NEWS FROM THE Y 

New classes for youth!

From tumbling to karate - there's something for everyone at the Griffith Branch YMCA! Check out our new set of classes for youth. 

New class for Active Older Adults

We're adding a new Senior Strength and Stretch class this spring. Learn more.

Summer Day Camps

It's time to start making plans for summer and the Y has lots of fun in store for your children. Check out our summer camp information!

Toddler & Youth Indoor Soccer programs starting soon. Check out our sports page for registration information.

Reaching out to our community

The Griffith Branch YMCA is a community resource and as such we are happy to offer a variety of special events and programs that benefit everyone in our community. Stay tuned to this page for details about special programs as they are added.

Current Scheduled Events:

Red Cross Blood Drive - BECOME A HERO - DONATE BLOOD

We need YOU to help Save the Day - by donating blood. The Griffith Branch YMCA is hosting a Red Cross blood drive this summer. Please pledge to donate by filling out a pledge card located @ the front desk or e-mail your pledge to jkrikshiunas@slymca.org. An hour of your life can save up to three lives! If you have any questions, please contact Jen Krikshiunas at (219) 750-1082.

Teen Nights

Exciting evenings for teens only, grades 7-8.  Activities include gym/games, Wellness Center, Game Room, music and a ton of fun all while supervised by responsible adults.  Refreshments will be available for an additional cost.
  • Day/Time: Friday, 7:15-10:00pm
  • Dates: Apr. 13 & 20, May 4 & 18 
  • Fees: $5 members / $8 non-members

Teen Strength Training

Members must be 15 years of age to use the Wellness Center. Youth, ages 12, 13 & 14 may use the Wellness Center after completion of this class. Please Note:  Twelve year old participants who complete the program may use the Wellness room at any time, but must be accompanied by a parent and wear a Strength Training T-Shirt. Parents of 12 year old participants must also attend one mandatory meeting before their child is allowed to use the Wellness Center. Class limit is 10 students. This extensive five week weight training and Wellness Room orientation includes information on aerobic exercise, stretching, risk factors associated  with adolescent weight training, knowledge of muscle groups and their actions, the dangers of steroid use, training methods, sport specific weight training, etc.
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15pm
  • Dates: inquire at front desk for next session date
  • Fees: $40 members / $75 non-members

Homeschool Physical Education

At the Y, nurturing the potential of every child and teen is our focus. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why we are offering this fun and energetic program to help today's youth cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Children, ages 6-14, will be able to participate in appropriate activities with other children of similar ages in the gym for a period of five weeks. Activities will include a number of games, sports and physical activities all while learning teamwork.
  • Day/Time: Fridays, 2:00-3:00pm
  • Dates: Begins February 27th, 2012, registration the week prior
  • Fees: $20 members - $10 each additional family member / $40 non-members - $15 each additional family member
Contact the front desk to learn about these and other special Y programs.


The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.