Welcome to the Duneland Family YMCA
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. The Duneland Family YMCA is in your community to nurture the potential of every child and teen, to improve health and well-being, and to give back and provide support to our neighbors.
The Y is for everyone. Our programs, services and initiatives: enable kids to realize their potential, prepare teens for college, offer ways for families to have fun together, empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, prepare people for empowerment, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a service ethic. That's just the beginning.
News From the Y
Youth Development
T-Ball Registration
T-ball registration is now open for children ages 3-7 years. The season will be held July 13th- August 24th. The cost is $40 members/$80 non-members. Financial assistance and multiple child discounts are available.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp registration is now open for students in the 1st-12th grades. At the Duneland Family YMCA, we provide a safe, affordable and fun day camp for all ages. Our summer program provides a range of activities to entice everyone’s interest, in an atmosphere that reinforces the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Kids will enjoy a summer full of nature, water fun, games, field trips (Dunes National Lakeshore, Railcats, & Fair Oaks), crafts, and new friendships. To register please visit or call the Member Service Desk.
British Soccer Camp
Registration is now open for the 2013 British Soccer Camp through the Challenger Sports Program. We will host this program June 10-14. Participants will be coached by professionally trained British soccer coaches, receive a ball and t-shirt, and gain sportsmanship skills. The cost starts at $79 with several program options available. Ages as young as 3 are welcome. For more information visit the link or call Tim Welsh at (219) 926-4204.
Healthy Living
Swim Lesson Registration
Swim Lesson Registration is now open. Swimming is a valuable life skill for children at all ages. Every day, children learn the basics of swimming at the Y or enhance their skills with our progressive lessons that turn beginners into experts, polliwogs into sharks. And our kids are having fun, being healthy, learning safety and building confidence all at the same time! Session dates for children 6 month and up include June 17-28, July 8-19, July 22-August 2, and August 5-16.
Smoking Cessation Program
On Wednesday, May 29th Porter Regional Hospital will be hosting a Smoking Cessation Program at 5:30 PM for members and individuals within the community who need would like assistance to quit smoking. This program is free of charge.
Social Responsibility
Now Hiring
We are now hiring for Summer Camp Counselors. Applicants must be available Monday - Friday beginning June 10th through August 16th. 18+ year old applicants are preferred. Please apply at the Member Service Desk.
