Greetings YMCA Members,
It is our ultimate aim to continue to help ensure the health and safety of everyone.
Friday October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Governor Whitmer did not have the authority after April 30, 2020 to issue or renew executives orders related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was followed by an executive order from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, MDHHS on Monday October 5, 2020 issuing continued facial covering requirements, social distancing and gathering limitations. Learn more here.
Please know that the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will continue to follow the current health and safety guidelines as outlined in our reopening and pandemic response plan, which are based upon the Center for Disease Control, CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, MDHHS recommended best practices. Facial coverings will continue to be required while on YMCA premises. We are confident in the procedures and protocol we have in place.
We have made available on our website both our pandemic response plan and our phased reopening plan. Please note guidelines are subject to change as we monitor best healthy and safety practices, along with federal, state and local regulations. We will update you as changes occur.
Thank you for your cooperation with helping to keep our communities safe.
Remember all memberships are association-wide and good to use at all YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit locations.
Other Important YMCA News:
Do we have your current email address? Email is the most efficient way for your YMCA to keep you up to date. Please update your member profile with your current email address or contact us at membershiprequest@ymcadetroit.org and we can help update your profile.
The North Oakland Family YMCA will be permanently closed and will not reopen effective October 5, 2020.
The Birmingham Family YMCA will reopen on October 14, 2020 at 6:30am.
The Macomb Family YMCA will reopen on November 2, 2020 at 6:30am.
The Carls Family YMCA is opening October 21, 2020.
Pools are open by reservation at Boll, Downriver, Farmington, and South Oakland. The Birmingham pool will be open the week of October 26, 2020. Contact open YMCAs directly to make a reservation.
Personal training sessions are now available, contact your open local Y directly for more information.
We are hiring Learning Assistants to work at our Y Learning Centers to help families support children with virtual learning. Apply here today.
Y Learning Centers are accepting students at Boll, Downriver, Farmington, Camp Ohiyesa, and South Oakland, financial assistance is available. Enroll your child today.
Free Tuition Preschool is available for children age four (4) by Dec, 4, 2020, A family of four (4) is eligible with incomes up to $104,808. See guidelines for more details and enroll today .
Early Learning Centers for children ages six (6) weeks to 5 years (Pre-K) are accepting registrations at the Farmington and Boll Family YMCA. Register your child today.
Our Y Arts DCFF (Detroit Can Film Festival): “What Really Matters Now” 10-Second Video Contest accepted entries through October 16, 2020. Youth ages 12-17 will win up to $500 and an Interlochen Scholarship and adults win up to $250. We look forward to sharing the winners with you next month!
Girls on the Run is operating virtually to serve girls in grades 3 to 5. Register today.
The Y Nourish grab-and-go fall meal program food distribution begins Thursday, October 8, 2020. See schedule here.
Coming Soon…
The Nationally Recognized YMCA Achievers Career and College Prep program will be providing virtual activities for teens ages 14 -18 throughout metropolitan Detroit. Here is an overview.
To learn more about how the YMCA is helping Metropolitan Detroiters revitalize and thrive check out our community impact report. Please contact memberrequest@ymcadetroit.org for more information.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has been serving Metropolitan Detroit for over 168 years. We are here to help make every day better for Family and Community, Children and Youth, and Health and Wellness. Together we will survive, revitalize, and thrive.