YMCA of Metro Denver - Littleton

09/23/2026

Did you know every spike, dig, and ace has YMCA DNA? 🏐

Happy ! Long before it filled Olympic stadiums and Colorado rec gyms, volleyball was born right inside a YMCA gym.

Back in 1895, William G. Morgan—a physical director at the Holyoke, Massachusetts YMCA—wanted to create a fast-paced indoor game that was accessible, team-oriented, and a little less collision-heavy than basketball (which, fun fact, was also invented at a Y four years earlier). He blended elements of tennis, handball and badminton, called it "Mintonette," and the rest is history.

Fast forward to 2026 and that legacy is alive and well on our courts across the metro area—starting with the next generation.

Our Denver YMCA youth volleyball programs aren't just about learning overhand serves and clean sets. They’re where local kids build confidence and resilience and discover the joy of working as a team. Whether your athlete is picking up a volleyball for the very first time or looking to sharpen their skills for middle school tryouts, there’s a place for them on our roster.

Ready to get your young athlete on the court? Check out our Fall II options - clinics and developmental leagues
at: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Z4KP0

09/21/2026

Belong Together. Rise Together.

We loved celebrating Welcoming Week with our Denver Y community! Throughout the week, we celebrated the people, cultures and experiences that make our communities stronger.

A special thank you to everyone who showed their welcoming spirit by taking a photo with our “I Am a Welcomer” signs! 📸 Your smiles helped show what belonging looks like across our Y.

At the Y, welcoming everyone isn’t limited to one week. It’s part of who we are: creating spaces where people can connect, feel a sense of belonging and thrive together.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and helps make our Y a place where all are welcome and we all rise together.

09/18/2026

Our Cooking with Kids series is back this fall with Back to School Meal Prep! It's all about helping children become the chefs of their own lunchboxes by creating healthy, delicious and fun meals to go. Spots are limited, so reserve your child's place today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07N1xN0

Through Cooking with Kids, your child will:
🍳 Learn simple cooking skills
🍕 Create balanced lunches that kids will eat
🥓 Try new flavors and ingredients
👩‍🍳 Build confidence in the kitchen
🍝 Have fun cooking with friends!

Choose from locations around the metro area:
📍 Aurora YMCA
📍 Duncan-Arvada YMCA
📍 Schlessman-University Hills YMCA
📍 Southwest Family YMCA
Concerned about costs? Financial Assistance is available: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07N1yK0

09/17/2026

It’s Welcome Week! 💙
What does welcoming look like in our community? At the YMCA of Metro Denver, it’s a friendly hello, a helping hand, a new connection and creating a place where everyone feels like they belong.
This Welcome Week, we’re celebrating the people, moments and connections that make the Y a place for all. Because everyone deserves to feel welcome here.
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09/15/2026

💙 A THANK YOU FROM THE KIDS YOU HELPED
Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day may be over, but the impact of your support is just getting started.
Because of our incredible Denver Y community, more kids will have the opportunity to get in the game and win more than games. 🏀⚽🏈
Your generosity helps kids:
✨ Build confidence
🤝 Make new friends
💪 Develop resilience
🙌 Learn teamwork
⭐ Discover what they’re capable of
And who better to say thank you than the kids themselves? 💙
Swipe through to read their handwritten notes and see what your support means to Denver Y kids. 👇
Thank you for helping more kids play, grow and belong.

09/14/2026

⏰ JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT!
Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day ends tonight at midnight, and there’s still time to help more Denver Y kids get in the game. 🏀⚽🏈
Youth sports are about so much more than the game. They help kids build confidence, resilience, friendships, teamwork and a sense of belonging. 💙
Your gift can help remove financial barriers and give more kids the opportunity to play, grow and belong. And right now, campaign incentive funds can help DOUBLE your impact!
Don’t wait. Get in the game for Denver Y kids and give before midnight.
👉 Give now and double your impact: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07N2S70

09/13/2026

🌎 Welcoming Week starts today! 💙
From September 10–19, we’re celebrating what makes our communities stronger: connection, belonging and the people who make us who we are.
At the Denver Y, everyone has a place here. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we’re here to help you learn, grow and thrive so that we can all rise together.
We’re proud to be one of 20 founding Colorado partners participating in , a storytelling project celebrating the people and experiences that make Colorado home.

Join us at the Y for Welcoming Week events:
📍 Littleton Family YMCA
Origami in Adventure Zone | Sept. 10 | 9–10 AM
Dance Around the World Zumba | Sept. 17 | 5:45 PM
Family Game Night | Sept. 18 | 5–6:30 PM

📍 Southwest Family YMCA
Free Potluck Around the World | Sept. 17 | 12–2 PM

📍 Schlessman-University Hills YMCA
Tour de Force Challenge | Sept. 10–19 | Ride 100 miles
Healthy Food Workshop | Sept. 14 | 4–5 PM
Free Potluck Around the World | Sept. 15 | 11:30 AM–1 PM

Come celebrate community, connect with your Y and help us create a place where everyone belongs. 💙

09/10/2026

🏀⚽ Kids win more than games at the Y.
They build confidence. They find their team. They learn resilience, teamwork and how to keep going when things get tough.
But not every child has the opportunity to get in the game.
This Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day, you can help make sure more kids have the chance to experience everything Y sports has to offer.
💙 Give today and help a child get in the game: https://www.coloradogives.org/

09/08/2026

🚨 Our new digital experience is LIVE!
Starting today, September 8, YMCA of Metro Denver members and participants will use our upgraded online account and registration system, along with an updated Denver YMCA mobile app.
Here’s what you need to know:
📱 Set up your new YMCA online account
📲 Update the Denver YMCA app if needed
🔐 Create your new app account using the email connected to your YMCA membership
The updated app makes it easier to reserve group exercise classes, book Adventure Zone, purchase Personal Training and Pilates Reformer sessions, view facility hours, access YMCA360 and more.

Need help? On-site support is available at YMCA centers September 8–9.

👉 Get all the details and step-by-step instructions:

Big improvements are coming to the Denver YMCA! Beginning Sept. 8, we're launching a new YMCA online account and program registration system, along with an updated Denver YMCA mobile app.

09/04/2026

Big changes are coming to your YMCA experience! 📱✨
Starting September 8, the YMCA of Metro Denver is launching an upgraded online account system and a refreshed mobile app designed to make managing your membership, registering for programs and staying connected to the Y easier than ever.
With the updated app, you’ll be able to:
• Reserve group exercise classes
• Book Adventure Zone
• Purchase and schedule Personal Training and Pilates Reformer
• View facility hours
• Log workouts and connect health data
• Access YMCA360 and more
Your existing membership barcode will automatically transfer and sync with the new app!
👉 Before September 8, make sure the email address connected to your YMCA membership is up to date. Then visit our website to learn what you need to do to get set up.
We’ll also have support available at YMCA centers September 8–10 to help you through the transition.
Learn more and get ready for the upgrade: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07F5S40