YMCA Launches 2019 Annual Campaign 4/10/2019 3:42:23 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley has officially kicked off its annual campaign. The Y raised more than $1.1 million last year and has set out to raise $1.3 million in 2019. Read More
YMCA Stingrays Swim Team Welcomes New Coach 4/10/2019 1:57:11 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Stingrays will kick-off its spring season with a new senior head coach. Erika Hillabolt is a former YMCA Stingray and was a record holder for many years. Read More
Stingrays Swim Team State Results 3/19/2019 5:01:43 PM Congratulations to our YMCA Stingrays Swim Team! A total of 21 Stingrays ages 6-18 competed at IL YMCA State Swimming Championships, March 15-17. Read More
YMCA Youth Programs Given $16,000 Donation 3/15/2019 8:08:09 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley Retired Men’s Club donated $16,000 toward YMCA programs for youth and families. Read More
YMCA Community Dinner – Music to Our Ears 3/13/2019 6:39:24 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley hosted its 7th annual YMCA Community Dinner at Giovanni’s on March 7. Four awards were presented, an original song debuted and a rock star performance from Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe. Read More
Y Board Member Joins State Alliance Board 3/12/2019 8:03:06 PM Mike Broski, a long-time YMCA board member and volunteer, has begun serving his first term as a Board member of the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs. Read More
Forbes Names YMCA as Top Diversity Employer 1/25/2019 5:31:31 PM For the second year in a row, Forbes has recognized the Y as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity! Read More
Pro-Am Selects the YMCA 1/18/2019 8:05:53 PM We are excited to be named the beneficiary of the 2019 Rockford Pro-Am. Read More
YMCA Unveils Brian Leaf Spin Studio 1/8/2019 8:00:15 PM The YMCA of Rock River Valley unveiled a new, state-of-the-art spin studio in memory of former YMCA instructor and spin enthusiast Brian Leaf. Read More
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
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
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