Muskegon YMCA

Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The Muskegon YMCA has been a constant in our community since 1916 strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility through programs and activities. The YMCA and the YWCA of Muskegon merged in 1972 and a few short years later, 1979, the YMCA moved to 900 West Western. In October of 2015, the Muskegon YMCA sold the fitness facility and became a program based outreach YMCA.

The Muskegon YMCA addresses current community health and wellness needs where they are most prevalent – at sites throughout the community. Our Y now serves over 10,000 individuals annually through outreach programs at multiple sites throughout Muskegon County. YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are woven into every policy and program.

Our proud camping heritage began when YMCA Camp Pendalouan was established in 1924. YMCA Camp Pendalouan is a premier summer overnight and day camp, outdoor education center, and conference and retreat facility serving schools, families, weddings and organizations. Pendalouan serves over kids, families, and groups annually.

Currently, the Muskegon YMCA is Building a Healthy Future by providing evidence-based programs for chronic disease prevention and management including YMCA Diabetes Prevention (YDPP) which we manage for most YMCA’s across Michigan, Livestrong with the YMCA – a cancer survivor’s fitness program, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring (BPSM) for those dealing with hypertension, Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention (HASP), and Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC), a lifestyle change program for the whole family. The Muskegon YMCA provides access to healthy foods through its mobile farmers market.  In addition, the Muskegon YMCA offers signature YMCA programs such as Safety Around Water (SAW) – water safety instruction for area third graders, MYST – Muskegon Y Swim Team, employee wellness programs, day camp in Muskegon and all things for camps, retreats, and meetings at YMCA Camp Pendalouan.