YMCA of Greater Omaha

YMCA of Greater Omaha The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in Omaha in 1866.

The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

03/09/2026

Spring into wellness this March!

Join for only $1 this month and pay nothing else until April, now through March 18.

Become a member today: https://metroymca.org/ymca-membership/join

Enjoy access to our 13 YMCA of Greater Omaha locations, group fitness classes, open gym and swim, pickleball and other programs that support your health and well-being.

Members also receive two free sessions with a wellness coach to help you get after your goals!

03/08/2026

“Show up. Believe bigger. Lead with heart.”

For Coach Alexis Unger, the decision to coach wasn’t about winning games.

“The moments that mattered most in my own journey weren’t about the scoreboard.”

She wanted to create that same experience for others—spaces where kids feel safe, seen, and supported. Where effort matters more than talent, and character matters more than trophies.

“I knew I wanted to be that person for someone else.”

Today, on this inaugural National Women Coaches Day, powered by WeCOACH and Hudl, we’re proud to celebrate coaches like Alexis and the incredible impact they make on and off the field.

Alexis also serves as the senior program director of aquatics and youth sports at the Mills County YMCA in Glenwood—one of our three Iowa locations.

03/07/2026

Happy National Women Coaches Day!

This inaugural celebration, powered by WeCOACH and Hudl, is a national moment to recognize the stories, leadership, and lasting impact of women coaches who have shaped sport from the sidelines, locker rooms, and huddles for generations.

Those who opened doors, are changing the game right now, and the future coaches who will rise because they can see what’s possible.

Coach Lexi Knust, our youth sports director at the Southwest YMCA, is one of those leaders!

Lexi started coaching at the age of 17—with a love of sports from the get-go, basketball especially, and much inspiration from her dad, one of her coaches growing up.

We’re powered by people! Behind every workout, swim lesson, summer day camp, and community event is a team of passionate...
03/07/2026

We’re powered by people!

Behind every workout, swim lesson, summer day camp, and community event is a team of passionate staff who show up each day to make a difference. Their dedication helps create spaces where people feel seen, welcome, supported, and inspired to grow.

Thank you for the energy, care, and commitment you bring to our entire organization and the communities we serve—today, every day, and this Employee Appreciation Day.

It was last week and we’re still feeling the energy from our Strong Communities Campaign kickoff!

When it comes to nutrition, there’s a lot of noise out there! Enter Nathan into the group chat. Nathan, a personal train...
03/05/2026

When it comes to nutrition, there’s a lot of noise out there! Enter Nathan into the group chat.

Nathan, a personal trainer at our Buena Vista YMCA Express location, recently gave a presentation there to our members about executing realistic, practical strategies to simplify nutrition and support a healthy lifestyle.

Great questions, great conversations, and a room full of members showing up for themselves!

Remember? As a YMCA of Greater Omaha member, you get two free sessions with a wellness coach. If you haven't already, be sure to schedule your sessions at the Welcome Center of a branch near you to get after your goals.

We put the pedal to the metal, our sole to the stairmill and our Early Learning Center kiddos, brush to canvas. 💪🎨While ...
03/04/2026

We put the pedal to the metal, our sole to the stairmill and our Early Learning Center kiddos, brush to canvas. 💪🎨

While Days of Giving has wrapped, you can still support your home location and continue to give.

Stop by the Welcome Desk the next time you’re in or visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/mwdwcw4p

Days of Giving, our Strong Communities Campaign, they are about more than numbers—they’re about impact. They’re about ensuring families have access to programs, kids have opportunities to grow, and our community continues to thrive together.

Thank you for your generosity and support so far!

More than a luncheon! To close out Black History Month, we came together to honor the stories that shaped us, the leader...
03/01/2026

More than a luncheon!

To close out Black History Month, we came together to honor the stories that shaped us, the leaders who paved the way, and the work still unfolding in our city.

What began years ago in a community room with friends, laughter, and a simple desire to honor Black history has grown into a gathering of more than 150 people.

From leaders like Dr. Woodrow Wilson Brown shaping spaces of belonging, to the rich civil rights history of North Omaha, to the leaders and young people continuing the work today.

Black history in our city is resilient, powerful, and still being written.

On this day, at our 12th annual Black History Month Luncheon, we honored the past, celebrated the present, and recommitted ourselves to the work of the future.

Because culture is community. And community happens when people create space for one another.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

What a kickoff! 💙Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Strong Communities Campaign Kickoff. When this community sh...
02/26/2026

What a kickoff! 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Strong Communities Campaign Kickoff. When this community shows up, it shows up with heart, hope and a whole lot of purpose. Together, we’re building something bigger than buildings. We’re strengthening families, expanding access and creating opportunities for all.

A special thank you to our incredible emcee, Houston Alexander, for bringing energy and authenticity to the stage. We’re grateful to our Board Chair, Jeff Slobotski, for his leadership and vision, and to our YMCA of Greater Omaha President & CEO, Rebecca Deterding, for continually championing the power of the Y in our community. Big thanks to our hosts at Clarkson College!

And to our inspirational panelists, thank you for sharing your stories and reminding us why this work matters. You put the “strong” in Strong Communities.

If you wish to make a donation to our mission, visit: https://metroymca.org/support-the-ymca/donate

How do you define strength? For a child, it might look like courage. For a teen, resilience. For adults, balance or inde...
02/25/2026

How do you define strength?

For a child, it might look like courage. For a teen, resilience. For adults, balance or independence.

It’s more than muscle, that’s for sure—and it changes at every stage of life! Join us in exploring what strength really looks like in our latest blog: https://metroymca.org/blog/morethanmuscle

Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!

Just hours remain! Our join for a $1 deal ends today.Stop by a YMCA near you or register online: https://metroymca.org/y...
02/23/2026

Just hours remain! Our join for a $1 deal ends today.

Stop by a YMCA near you or register online: https://metroymca.org/ymca-membership/join

Whether you’re lifting, swimming, walking, cycling, or just getting started—we’ve got the space, support, and community to help you feel your best. Your healthiest relationship should be with YOU!

✨ Join for $1
✨ March is FREE
✨ Unlimited fitness, fun, and motivation
✨ Access to 13 YMCA branches across Omaha and Iowa

Get a Kid in the Game Day is here! 🏀We’re dedicated to ensuring every child can play, grow, and belong—no matter their f...
02/21/2026

Get a Kid in the Game Day is here! 🏀

We’re dedicated to ensuring every child can play, grow, and belong—no matter their family’s financial situation.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible coaches and staff who already give it their all to our players—every single practice, every single game—across all our Y locations. You are the heart of this work. 💙

And if you’ve been thinking about getting involved, we can’t wait to welcome you to the team—as a coach, player or dedicated supporter.

Together, we make it possible for every kid to get in the game.

Find a staff member at a YMCA of Greater Omaha basketball court near you or give online today: https://bit.ly/GAKITGwinter

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430 S 20th St
Omaha, NE
68102

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Tuesday 5am - 7pm
Wednesday 5am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 7pm
Friday 5am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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