For a Better Us

We are an inclusive, nonprofit organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. Strengthening community is our cause.

Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, race, sex, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness, and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity.

As a nonprofit, we rely on the support of donors to meet our mission goals. Please donate today.

The skills that my children are developing now are going to serve them for the rest of their lives — important things like empathy, sharing, self-awareness, independence, teamwork, and resiliency (and so much more of course). I’m grateful that I have child care I can trust. 

– Y Child Care Parent

You make it possible 

Our programs thrive thanks to the generosity of donors and community partners like you. Explore our Stronger Together newsletters or browse the quotes and photos below to see the real impact of your support—helping people of all ages learn, grow, and thrive. Ready to make a difference? Click here to give today!

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I am a widowed mom of a kindergartener and a caregiver for an individual with disabilities who lives with us. [I]t has been challenging to find things we can do together in accessible spaces. When we toured the Y I found a place that was designed with accessibility in mind. All the staff have been kind, helpful, and inclusive. This space and all of you gave our family something we’d been needing for a long time. We are so grateful. 

– Y Member

Top 10 Photos of 2025

The Camp Expo Experience: A parent helps their child shoot a foam arrow at Camp Expo, an interactive event where families get to experience some of the same activities offered at Y Summer Camps. 

BYA in the Pool: Teens in the Black Youth in Action (BYA)program enjoy a day at the pool on a trip to Jay Peak Waterpark. 

Field Trip to Camp:  The Y Board of Directors leaves Burlington to hold a meeting at the Y’s Camp Abnaki. 

Swimming with Friends:  Two young swimmers learn about water safety at the Y’s Camp SPLASH, a free summertime beginner swim program. 

On the Wellness Floor: On the Y wellness floor, staff work side by side with members to ensure a safe, supportive, and welcoming fitness experience. 

Safety and Smiles at Kids Fest:  A kid smiles as he is fitted for a helmet at Kids Fest, a free, family party that combines New American Safety Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day. 

Bringing the YMCA to Life at Camp: With the lake behind them and smiles all around, Camp Abnaki campers bring the YMCA to life. 

A Musical Experience: Children at the Y enjoy a special visit from the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival. 

Lap Pool Pose:  A Y member takes a break at the edge of the pool during a lap swim. 

Tumbling Toddlers:  A young participant crawls through a soft play tunnel during a YMCA tumbling class, where toddlers and young children build movement skills, coordination, and confidence. 

Our Core Values

The Y Core Values represent the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, interactions with each other, and decision-making. YMCA Staff, Members, and Visitors are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct that reflects these values.

Caring

Show a sincere concern for others.

Honesty

Be truthful in what you say and do.

Respect

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Responsibility

Be accountable for your promises and actions.

The Y’s community partner:

North Country Credit Union