Ann Arbor YMCA

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

This and , we are giving back to the environment. Pick up a free Earth Day Clean-up Kit to help care for our local outdoor spaces.

Let’s work together to keep our parks, sidewalks, school grounds, and neighborhoods green and litter-free. 🚮🌱

Available at the Ann Arbor YMCA while supplies last!

Have a delicious treat and support the Ann Arbor YMCA! ❄️🍨

Stop by the Milkshake Factory in Westgate Shopping Center from 4:00-9:30 PM on Wednesday, April 22, and support the Ann Arbor YMCA's Annual Campaign.

20% of sales will be donated back to the Y, supporting access to membership, swimming lessons, childcare, camp, and more for those who need it most.

✅ Mention the Ann Arbor YMCA when ordering in person
✅ Bring the flyer or show this photo 📱
📍326 South Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

We hope to see you here!

It’s time to take action!

As we wrap up Five Days of Action®, we invite you to sign the pledge to protect children from abuse and commit to ongoing digital safety awareness.

Sign the pledge today at fivedaysofaction.org.

Every adult has a role to play in protecting children, online and off.

Today during Five Days of Action®, we’re highlighting the importance of monitoring online activity and having a plan.

Did you know 1 in 5 children who use a digital device will be sexually solicited online?

Technology changes fast, and kids are targeted on the apps, games, and sites they love. Having a Cyber P.L.A.N., monitoring device use, and teaching online safety rules can help keep your child safe.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org and check out resources from our partners in child abuse prevention, , to learn how to set boundaries, teach good cyber habits, and protect your family online.

📚 Early childcare that builds confidence to help your child learn, grow and thrive!

Now enrolling⬇️

📣 NO WAITLIST 📣 Early preschool for ages 2.5-3.5 is enrolling NOW at the Ann Arbor YMCA!

Parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are cared for in a classroom that prioritizes

• Safety
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Language
• Motor skills development

Enroll your child in a brighter future today! ⭐ Two, three, and five-day options available.

Learn more here: www.annarborymca.org/childcare

Today, during Five Days of Action®, we’re encouraging parents and caregivers to stay on top of trends and research online safety.

From apps to gaming, staying on top of digital trends can be overwhelming. offers free resources to help trusted adults understand online risks, including sextortion and the growing use of generative AI—and talk with kids about staying safe.

Check out the tip sheets at fivedaysofaction.org and be sure to explore the other resources provided by the Y’s partners in child abuse prevention, NCMEC. Together, we can build safer communities!

Today’s Five Days of Action® focus is on recognizing red flags online and in-person.

Certain behaviors can signal risk for child sexual abuse and understanding them helps you act early to keep kids safe. We’re sharing an infographic that shows what to watch for—whether the behavior may be low, moderate, or high risk—and these behaviors, or grooming, can show up both in person and online situations.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org for the infographic and be sure to check out the resources provided by the Y’s partners in child abuse prevention, National Children’s Alliance.

It’s the start of Five Days of Action®, a national movement to raise awareness and take action to protect children from abuse, both online and offline.

This year, we’re focusing on digital safety, helping kids navigate the online world safely and confidently. Join the Ann Arbor YMCA all week long as we share tips,
tools, and resources to help families build safer digital spaces together.

Visit fivedaysofaction.org to learn more!

Save the dates!

April 13-17, the Ann Arbor YMCA will participate in the Five Days of Action® campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it. This year, we’re focusing on helping kids navigate the digital world safely and confidently. We pledge to protect the children we serve, and we hope you will too!

Head over to fivedaysofaction.org to learn more!

📣REMINDER📣

The Ann Arbor YMCA will be closed on Sunday, April 5th.

We look forward to seeing you again during our regular hours at 5:30AM on Monday, April 6th!

More than 98 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes.

That’s 1 out of every 3 Americans! Yet, 9 out of 10 people don’t even know they have it. Prediabetes is a serious health condition that raises the risk of Type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long, Centers for Disease Control-based guided lifestyle program for adults at high risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Interested in joining? Find out if you qualify by taking the risk assessment quiz linked on our website.

🗓️ Program begins Wednesday, April 8 | 9:30 AM
📍 Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
🔗 https://www.annarborymca.org/dpp/