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YMCA Emergency Childcare
March 31, 2020
Emergency Childcare
Throughout the Y’s history, we have been called upon in times of crisis, conflict, and strife to provide critical services. In light of COVID-19 and the need for childcare for emergency services staff, the YMCA of Broome County is prepared to offer full-day emergency childcare for children up to the age of five years for first
YMCA of Broome County closed at 8:00 pm on 3/16/20
March 16, 2020
Based on recent developments and instruction from Governor Cuomo, both YMCA of Broome County branches will be closing for the next two weeks effective today, 3/16 at 8:00 pm. All youth and adult sports programs, as well as swim lessons are postponed with immediate effect. We plan to continue our Childcare and Housing programs as usual, with an increased
Awareness & Prevention of Covid-19
March 13, 2020
We understand the growing concern surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and want to assure you that we are following all recommended protocols to minimize the risk to all our members and staff. Our cleaning procedures have been reviewed and enhanced in light of the situation and all relevant products have tested effective in killing the virus. We have also
The Broome County YMCA turns 155!
January 13, 2020
The Broome County YMCA turns 155!
YMCA Softball Leagues
April 18, 2019
The YMCA of Broome County is excited to announce a partnership with the City of Binghamton Parks Department to run the adult co-ed, men’s and women’s softball leagues.
Master's Swim group donates new lane lines
February 14, 2019
We want to thank members of our Master Swim Program, affiliated with Binghamton University Masters Swim (BUMS) for donating funds to help us purchase new lane lines for our Binghamton Branch pool. Make sure to stop at the pool and check out the shiny, blue and green lane lines!
The Masters program is designed for adult lap swimmers who want to swim under
Senior Fitness Evaluation Day
February 5, 2019
Senior Fitness Evaluation Day
Over 80 individuals participated in the Senior Fitness Evaluation held in the West Family YMCA gym on January 28th, 2019. One newer YMCA member, Dory, was pleased with her results. She briskly walked 13 laps in 6 minutes and performed 32 sit and stands with ease. What an accomplishment for someone who never took a formal
Cornhole tournament & leagues
November 12, 2018
The YMCA will be hosting a Christmas Cornhole tournament on Friday, December 14th!