World Drowning Prevention Day

In 2023, the 76th World Health Assembly adopted its first ever resolution ondrowning prevention. Use this opportunity to raise awareness on drowning as a public
health issue and reinforce your Y's commitment to water safety through any
relevant programming and/or resources.

International Youth Day

Celebrates young people and the integral role they play in helping to create a world fit forchildren.

National Nonprofit Day

National Nonprofit Day commemorates the passion that nonprofit organizations, including the Y, have for making a difference in their communities and across the globe.
Use this opportunity to engage existing and potential donors, while sharing the impact your
local Y has made in your community so far this year.

Senior Citizen Day

Recognizes the many contributions older adults make in communities across the UnitedStates

Healthy Kids Day 2024

Soaking Up the Sunshine at Healthy Kids Day 2024! The Summit Area YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day® is back and better than ever! We are thrilled to announce this year’s event, in partnership with the Springfield Unity Project, will be held at the Springfield Community Pool on Saturday, August 24, alongside the 5th Annual David Mitchell […]

Labor Day

Celebrated the first Monday in September in recognition of U.S. workers.

Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents’ Day is a great time to promote the value of togetherness and family-time activities, as well as the Y’s programs and activities
for every life stage.

9/11 Rememberance Day

On this Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11,
and we recommit ourselves to the spirit of unity, patriotism, and service that
carried our Nation through in the days that followed

Welcome Week

Welcoming Week is an opportunity to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities an bring residents together in a spirit of unity.

National Hispanic Heritage MonthSept 15th-October 15th

Elevate the Y’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
by celebrating the contributions and achievements,
and recognizing and uplifting the struggles of
Hispanic/Latino individuals and communities.

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.