Downtown Youth Center
About us.
Welcome to the Downtown Youth Center.
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
A Positive Environment For Youth Development
YMCA 1st Class Pre-K
YMCA Afterschool Academy
YMCA Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Adventures in Learning SAIL
YMCA Youth Sports for Healthier Kids and Brighter Futures
Seasonal offerings
YMCA Aquatics Programs For Safety and Swimming
YMCA Safety Around Water
YMCA Swim Lessons
YMCA Teen Leadership Programs For Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.
Y Achievers
Youth In Government
College And Career Readiness
YMCA Community Health
*YMCA Blood Pressure Management Program
*YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
*Healthy Cooking Classes
*Healthy Eating Lunch & Learns
YMCA Foster Care Initiative
*Helping Foster Families create Family Bonds through Y membership
Reunification Program
Facility Rental – Your Destination For Fun!
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.
Come visit
Address
YMCA Downtown Youth Center
2400 7th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.324.1643
Facility Operating Hours
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
Staff
Branch Leadership Staff
Terri Harvill, Executive Director
Keesha Nelson, Associate Executive Director
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
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