Thank you for your interest in YMCA of the Shoals!

Your YMCA is more than an aquatic center, gymnasium, and fitness center.  Our intent is to teach values through our programs and conduct.  Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  We strive daily to demonstrate and teach the core values of honesty, caring, responsibility, and respect. 

Your YMCA is a not-for-profit organization founded by volunteers and governed by volunteers.  The YMCA is the largest childcare provider in the USA and your YMCA is the largest single provider in our community.  Many of our program participants receive financial assistance through our scholarships including childcare, summer day camps, and family memberships.  All programs, all

facilities, all fund raising, all fees, and all assets are determined by a volunteer board and belong to the membership.  Anyone may belong to the YMCA regardless of ability to pay. 

The YMCA is quite possibly the most inclusive organization in our community.