Metro Atlanta YMCA

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities across the Atlanta metropolitan area. As the city's oldest nonprofit, established in 1858, the Y offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Programs and Services

The YMCA provides a variety of programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community:

• Youth Development: Through initiatives like the Y Explore Afterschool Programs, the Y supports children in kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering critical thinking skills and social-emotional growth.
• Healthy Living: Members have access to state-of-the-art fitness centers, group exercise classes, personal coaching, and weight loss management programs. The Y also offers free childcare during workouts, ensuring families can prioritize their health without concern.
• Social Responsibility: The Y engages in community outreach programs such as hunger relief, safety around water classes, and chronic disease support, striving to bring about meaningful change in individuals and families throughout Metro Atlanta.

Locations

With numerous locations across the Atlanta area, the YMCA ensures accessibility for all residents. Notable facilities include:

• Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA: Located at 2220 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, this branch features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wellness center, group exercise classes, family locker rooms, play center (childcare), teen center, and an indoor track.
• Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead: Situated at 1160 Moores Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30327, this facility offers an indoor and outdoor pool, wellness center, group exercise classes, indoor track, tennis/pickleball courts, gymnasium, family locker rooms, and a play center (childcare).
• YMCA at Morehouse School of Medicine: Located at 455 Lee Street, Atlanta, GA 30310, this branch serves students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community, providing a wellness center, group exercise classes, and day lockers.
• Augusta, GA, USA: Additional Metro Atlanta YMCA location ensuring broader regional access.

Community Engagement

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is committed to community engagement and development. In 2025, the organization relocated its headquarters to the Westside of Atlanta, establishing the Leadership and Learning Center on the historic Morris Brown College campus.

This center includes the Kaiser Permanente Community Wellness Center, offering free community wellness programs, and the Chick-fil-A Training Center, providing ongoing training for YMCA staff and partners.

Membership and Accessibility

The YMCA offers flexible membership options, including day passes, to accommodate various needs. Members enjoy access to all 18 Metro Atlanta YMCA locations, state-of-the-art fitness centers, free group exercise classes, free personal coaching, free weight loss management, reduced rates on Y programs, and rewarding volunteer opportunities.