YMCA Angel Tree 12/7/2018 6:04:21 PM You can help make the holidays a little brighter for youth in our programs. Read More
Log Lodge Ornaments For Sale 11/28/2018 10:47:36 PM Get your piece of YMCA history for the holidays. We still have YMCA Log Lodge ornaments for sale as part of the Rockford Historical Buildings Ornament collection. Read More
College Scholarships for Teens and Adults 11/28/2018 7:47:33 PM The Y is accepting applications for two scholarship awards. Read More
SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA Updates 11/19/2018 8:03:02 PM Renovations are happening at SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. Read More
Musician Brian Vander Ark to Headline YMCA Event 11/13/2018 9:41:39 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is excited to announce musician Brian Vander Ark will be the featured speaker at its annual Community Dinner on March 7, 2019 at Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center. Read More
YMCA Breaks Ground to Build New Camp Pavilion 11/2/2018 6:37:29 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley will have a new pavilion at Camp Winnebago to serve an additional 80 children a week. Read More
YMCA Unveils New Rock Wall and Welcomes New Partner 10/10/2018 3:28:53 PM The YMCA unveiled its new, state-of-the-art rock climbing wall at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA thanks to the generous support of OrthoIllinois. Read More
Head of the Rock Regatta Cancelled 10/9/2018 7:20:43 PM A flooded Rock River has forced the cancellation of the Head of the Rock Regatta on October 14, 2018. Read More
YMCA Unveils Renovated Wellness Center 9/13/2018 11:15:18 AM The YMCA of Rock River Valley has reopened a state-of-the-art wellness center at the Northeast Family YMCA following a two-week renovation. Read More
YMCA Rowing Crew Member Brings Home 1st Place 8/24/2018 8:48:25 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Rowing Crew is proud to announce member Ann Hyzer brought home two medals from the 2018 Master National Championships. Read More
YMCA's Michelle Gorham Earns CFRE 8/24/2018 4:41:35 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is pleased to announce CFRE International has recertified Michelle Gorham as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Read More
YMCA Announces 2018 Intern Challenge Winner 7/26/2018 2:20:15 PM After six weeks of intense competition, the winner of the YMCA Intern Challenge is announced. Ariadna Fernandez took the title and heard the coveted words, “You’re hired!” Read More
YMCA Basketball Court Getting a New Mural 7/10/2018 6:00:05 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is excited to see its outdoor basketball court transformed into a piece of art. Read More
YMCA Raises Funds to Build New Camp Pavilion 6/25/2018 3:38:38 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is asking for community support in raising funds to build a new pavilion at YMCA Camp Winnebago to serve more area children and families. Read More
YMCA Celebrates 174 Years 6/6/2018 2:39:28 PM On June 6 the YMCA marks 174 years as more than a place, it is a nonprofit organization that offers programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Read More
Community Collaboration for Loves Park Swimming Options 5/8/2018 5:10:49 PM The City of Loves Park and its residents are preparing for a summer without Sand Park Pool, but now the Y and four other entities have come together to offer a solution for additional summer swimming opportunities. Read More
Improvements to Downtown Facility 5/1/2018 5:07:44 PM The Y has invested more than $500,000 in improvements to the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA so far in 2018. Read More
YMCA Honors Volunteers at AFP Event 4/25/2018 8:13:55 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley celebrates two special volunteers who go above and beyond. Read More
Congratulations to Masters Swimmers 4/19/2018 8:53:46 PM Four Masters Swimmers from the YMCA of Rock River Valley competed with great success in the Illinois Masters Swimming Association (ILMSA) Short Course State Meet , April 13 - 15 in Munster, IN. Read More
Healthy Kids Day® Events Encourage Active Summer 4/13/2018 4:02:05 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is holding several free community events on April 27 and 28 to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Read More
The Y Aims to Raise $1.3 Million to Invest For a Better Us 4/10/2018 8:50:18 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley has activated 160 volunteers for its annual campaign, which allows the Y to invest in the community For a Better Us. Read More
YMCA Debuts New Name: SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA 3/26/2018 7:30:00 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is pleased to announce a new partnership and a new name for its downtown riverfront location. Read More
YMCA Receives $16K from Retired Men’s Club 3/13/2018 9:12:49 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Retired Men’s Club (RMC) presents $6,000 in grants to the Y and an additional $10,000 donation to the 2018 annual campaign. Read More
YMCA Stingrays Produce Three State Champions 3/12/2018 8:00:36 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Stingrays sent 18 swimmers to the 2018 Illinois YMCA State Swimming Championships, March 9-11, at Lake Central High School in St. John, IN. Read More
YMCA Promotes Values & Ethics at Annual Dinner 3/2/2018 7:43:47 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley shares how values and doing the right thing can impact our community at its annual YMCA Community Dinner on March 1. Read More
Time for a Resolution Reset 2/27/2018 2:44:23 PM Recommit, Recharge and Reset. March is resolution reset month and we have lots of ways to help you get back on track. Read More
YMCA Awarded $24,000 in Grants from Community Foundation 2/9/2018 4:11:16 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is proud to announce it has received three grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois totaling more than $24,000. Read More
Brent Pentenburg Named CEO 1/26/2018 10:03:43 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Board of Directors named Brent Pentenburg as CEO. Read More
Log Lodge Ornaments For Sale 11/29/2017 9:47:22 PM We are excited to unveil this year's installment of the Rockford Historical Buildings Ornament featuring the historic YMCA Log Lodge! Read More
Puri Family YMCA Memberships Now Available 2/10/2017 4:12:39 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley is preparing to open its newest facility at 1475 South Perryville Road. Read More