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Quick moments of inattention can have serious consequences, and caregivers play a key role in keeping children safe in and around the water.

YMCA of the USA hosts the 2026 YMCA National Masters Meet in Sarasota starting April 16, one of the most competitive swimming events in the country.

Free and open to the public, YMCA's annual Healthy Kids Day event celebrates kids, families and community connection.

YMCA of the USA will host the 2026 YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship in Greensboro, NC.

‘Wild Summers’ don't always work for every family. Here's how YMCA summer camps offer a realistic alternative.

YMCA of the USA presented its inaugural Impact Award to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-ME, on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

YMCA of the USA partners with Carnegie Corporation of New York to expand opportunities for civic education & participation for young people across the US.

Across the country, staffing challenges continue to impact industries from childcare to recreation. But some organizations are finding creative solutions.

Despite headlines suggesting youth recreational sports are fading in favor of elite club teams, youth sports experts say the opposite is true.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to its National Board of Directors and the appointment of new officers.