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Welcome to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County
Strengthening Community, One Family at a Time
At the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community hub dedicated to promoting healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Serving Reading, Fleetwood, Sinking Spring, and surrounding areas, our programs and facilities are designed to support individuals and families in achieving their wellness goals.
What’s Happening This Summer at the Y: Camps, Events & Family Fun in Berks County
Summer at the YMCA is packed with fun, affordable, and family-friendly events. We’ve got something for every age, every energy level, and every sunscreen-wearing family out there. From youth summer camps and wellness-focused activities to free community events, we offer engaging programs and activities for everyone.
Join us for Healthy Kids Day, a free event dedicated to encouraging healthy habits among children and families in Berks County. Enjoy interactive activities, wellness demonstrations, and valuable health information from local experts.
Saturday | 4/26/25 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Ready, Set, Go! Race across our association in the Epic Adventure Challenge, giving members of all ages a chance to explore everything offered at the individual branches, some friendly competition, and a chance to win prizes while having fun!
Saturday | 5/17/25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Take your summer camp and playground game up a level with fun weekly themes, field trips, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, STEM activities, and more. Our YMCA Summer Day Camps & Playground Programs offer the opportunity to explore, develop skills, and make lasting friendships. All nine locations provide a safe and nurturing environment for kids to have the best summer ever.
June 9 – August 1 | Wrap-around Care Options
Healthy Summers Start Here
Watch YMCA Nutrition Coach Shawn Borup share top wellness tips on WFMZ-TV69
In the Saturday Morning Sunrise segment, our YMCA nutrition coach shares simple ways to keep kids healthy and energized this summer, including camp-friendly snacks and hydration tips for hot days.
What’s Cooking at Camp?
Our campers will learn how to whip up healthy, kid-approved snacks similar to those our nutrition coach showed on the WFMZ segment and more as part of our summer camp nutrition activities.
Click here to get an Early Sneak Peek at this DIY Healthy “Nutella” Recipe your kids will love—straight from YMCA Summer Camp in Reading & Berks County.
Because at the Y, you are the why.
Whether you’re giving time, money, or a helping hand—you’re part of something bigger. You are Y.
Your support makes it possible for us to say yes to families who need help, yes to teens seeking a safe space, and yes to children who deserve a strong start. Our Annual Giving Campaign fuels essential, life-changing programs like affordable childcare, youth development, summer camps, swim safety, and community wellness initiatives across Reading, Fleetwood, Sinking Spring, and beyond. The Y is more than a place. It is a purpose.
Want to know what your gift really means? The stories say it all. Read how the YMCA has changed lives in Berks County.
Open Door Scholarships
The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access to the Y based on their ability to pay. Through our Open Door Scholarship for financial assistance, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County provides assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.
You Make the Y Possible
When you give to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, you’re not just making a donation—you’re changing lives.
You Belong
At the Y, membership means more than fitness. It means you belong. As a member of the Y, you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen the community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals.
Keep your mind, body, and soul fit at the Y!
Something fun for everyone at the Y!
Affordable, quality education that’s fun!
Everyone Belongs at the Y!
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is more than just a gym—we’re a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to building a stronger, healthier community right here in Berks County, PA. As part of a nationwide network of over 2,700 Ys in 10,000+ communities, we’re committed to creating positive change through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Whether it’s child care, swim lessons, summer camps, wellness programs, or volunteer opportunities, everything we do is designed to empower individuals and strengthen the neighborhoods we serve.
When you get involved with the Y, you’re not just working on yourself—you’re helping to build a healthier, more connected community for all.
At the Y membership means more than fitness. It means you belong. As a member of the Y you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals.
