Joplin Family YMCA

About the Y

Who We Are

The nation’s 2,400 YMCA's are together the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in America. We work to meet the health and social service needs of 17.5 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities.

The Joplin Family Y was founded in 1891. We are a member-supported, not-for-profit organization created by the community and committed to serving the community of Joplin, MO. We are also committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through two facilities serving approximately 12,700 members and more than 180,000 program participants per year.

Diversity

YMCAs stretch beyond the United States. YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries around the world, serving more than 30 million people. About 230 YMCAs within the United States maintain relationships with Ys in other countries.

Y's are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. The YMCA's strength is in the people we bring together.

Childcare

The Joplin Family YMCA is one of the largest area providers of school age childcare and activities and operates in 13 schools and 2 Summer Day Camp locations to serve

• 182 Summer Day Camp kids per day,
• 220 School Plus after-school kids per day
• And more than 2,500 youth sports participants each year.

Financial Assistance

The Joplin Family YMCA maintains the policy that no person is turned away because of the inability to pay membership and/or program fees.

In 2008, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, the Joplin Family Y issued more than $380,000 in financial assistance to families, seniors, youth and those who otherwise would not be able to participate in the Y's activities and programs.

If you are in need of financial aid for membership or programs, please contact either Y facility. 

Age Restrictions

For the safety of our members and guests we do follow a strict age restriction policy.

For Facility Use

• Must be 13 to be in the facility without an adult or accompanied by a member over 16.

Locker Rooms

• Children 5 and up cannot enter the locker room of the opposite sex. A family changing room is available in the pool area.

Exercise Equipment / Weights

• Must be 13 or older.
• 11 and 12 year olds can use equipment only after passing Tween Orientation.
• 10 and under are not allowed at any time.

Pool

• Must be 9 (with a parent elsewhere in the facility if under 16) or accompanied by a parent/guardian in the pool area if 8 or under. 

Nursery

• 8 weeks to 6 years

Y Space

• 6 years to 12 years