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The Capital District YMCA is joining Ys across the country for Five Days of Action®, a weeklong campaign running April 13-17, 2026, designed to raise awareness and inspire action to protect children from abuse, with a special focus this year on digital safety for kids. 

Holiday Hours at your YMCA! 

Youth Development is Where the Y Shines

At the Capital District YMCA, we believe in the transformative power of youth development—and few programs reflect that better than Youth and Government. Founded right here at the Albany YMCA in 1936, this powerful initiative has grown into a nationwide movement, now active in all 50 states and Washington, DC.

Capital District YMCA Annual Campaign Update: Let's Get It Done

On January 7, leaders from the Capital District YMCA met to review where we stand with this year’s Annual Campaign. The good news: we’ve already raised $1.4 million toward our $2 million goal. This is a big milestone, and it speaks to the hard work of our team and the generosity of our supporters.

Many People Underestimate The YMCA

Getting Back to Business at the Y

What Happens When the Y Truly Leans Into a Life-Changing Initiative?

For more than a decade, the Capital District YMCA has been walking alongside individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease. What began with a single program, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, has grown into a powerful commitment to helping people live stronger, healthier, and more connected lives.