The YMCA Downtown Youth Center opened in 2006 as the result of a dream to serve Birmingham’s young people in a Y built specifically for them. Following the largest capital campaign in this YMCA’s history, the downtown Birmingham facility was built and endowed for generations to come. The Youth Center is the proud home of the following Youth services
YMCA 1st Class Pre-K
YMCA Afterschool Academy
YMCA Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Adventures in Learning SAIL
Seasonal offerings
YMCA Safety Around Water
YMCA Swim Lessons
Y Achievers
Youth In Government
College And Career Readiness
*YMCA Blood Pressure Management Program
*YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
*Healthy Cooking Classes
*Healthy Eating Lunch & Learns
*Helping Foster Families create Family Bonds through Y membership
Reunification Program
Birthday parties, church groups, family reunions, corporate events.
Scheduled access to gymnasium, outdoor pool, locker rooms, outdoor fields, outdoor activities, dance studio, teaching kitchen, library, computer lab, arts & crafts room, 30-foot climbing tower, outdoor track. Contact the Director below to inquire.
YMCA Downtown Youth Center
2400 7th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.324.1643
Monday – Friday – School Year – 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday – Summer – Hours are dependent on Summer programming needs
Monday – Friday – After Hours – Open for Parties/Rentals, Special Events, and Y Youth Sports Leagues
Saturday and Sunday – Open for special events only
Terri Harvill, Executive Director
Keesha Nelson, Associate Executive Director