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POOL SCHEDULE UPDATE (posted on 9/30/22):

Monday through Friday

Open     6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed   4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open     4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturdays

Open     7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Sundays

Open     9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Starting Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9:

Family Swim

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Reservations Required

 

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Located in downtown Allentown, the Allentown Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA offers a cardio center, free weights and exercise equipment, pool, childcare including 2, 3 and 5 day options, group exercise classes, adult education classes, racquetball courts, two full-size gymnasiums, and many multi-purpose rooms. At the Allentown Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA, you will find programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, fitness levels and more.

Click here for information on reservations.

 

 

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Membership and Benefits

 

To join the Allentown Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA you may stop by our branch or give us a call at 610-351-9622. The Allentown Branch Membership is reciprocal and accepted at all Greater Valley Branch locations.

 

 

To view member benefits, click here.

 

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Free Family Swim Time for Members

 

 

We currently offer FREE FAMILY SWIM TIME to all members.  Family swim time slots will be filled by reservation on a first come, first served basis in line with CDC capacity guidelines.  Call your local Branch today to learn more and reserve your time for family togetherness, recreation and fun!

 

 

Allentown Branch Family Swim Time:

• Saturdays: 1 PM to 2 PM

(As demand increases, our team will look to add additional Family Swim Times to the schedule.)

 

Call for Reservations: 610-351-9622

 

 

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Warming Station

 

 

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Building Bright Futures: Child Care

 

With a commitment to nurturing the potential of children and promoting youth development, healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility; the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive building a firm foundation for future success in school and throughout life. We strive to meet the developmental needs of each individual child by working in partnership with their families.

 

Click below to visit our child care pages and download a registration packet.

 

• Before & After School Age Child Care 
• Preschool Program 
• Pre-K Counts
• Summer Camp

 

Some additional information about our highly qualified staff:

 

• Bi-lingual Staff
• PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and PA State Police Clearance completed.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Trained
• Fire Safety Trained
• Over 20 hours of annual professional development

 

Early Learning Center

Our Early Learning Center (ELC) is geared to help children grow and develop in a safe, nurturing and creative environment. Our ELC features newly renovated classrooms that serve children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten age. Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards guide our learning through use of the Creative Curriculum. The curriculum is supported by understanding children's learning style and interests and is designed to provide a myriad of activities to enhance cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

Our ELC is open Monday-Friday from hours of  6:30 A.M.-6:00 P.M. We offer a well-balanced menu, serving breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack daily.

Care offered:

 

• Infants: 6 weeks - 12months

• Young Toddlers: 12 - 24 months

• Older Toddlers: 24 - 36 months

• Preschool: 3-4 years old 

• Pre-Kindergarten: 4-5 years old

 

We are very excited that our program to offer the free Pre-K Counts program. Pre-K Counts is a free program for families who meet the state's financial eligibility qualifications.

School-Age Care

 

We offer PA DHS licensed before and after school programs in the Allentown, East Penn and Parkland School Districts. Our programs reinforce positive values in a caring atmosphere, with activities intentionally designed to help kids make friends and grow stronger in mind, body and spirit. Our after school program aligns with PA Early Learning Standards and activities are centered around age-appropriate learning. We supplement what your child learns in school with:

• 30 minutes each day to work on their homework with trained YMCA staff
• Social time with peers to form long-lasting friendships that enhance their development, growth and self-confidence
• STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, math)
• A variety of literacy activities
• HEPA activities (healthy eating, physical activities)

Allentown School District (located at the Allentown Branch) (Opens 8/29/22)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm
Serving: Lehigh Parkway, Ramos and Union Terrace Elementary Schools
*Transportation is provided to and from the schools by the Allentown YMCA.
Care provided on most school closure days.

 

East Penn School District (located in the listed elementary schools)
  (Opens 8/29/22)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am until the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6pm.

Serving: Macungie (*care provided at Shoemaker), Shoemaker, Wescosville and Willow Lane Elementary Schools

Care provided on most school closure days at the Allentown Branch.

 

Parkland School District
 (located in the listed elementary schools) (Opens 8/29/22)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am until the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6pm.

Serving: Cetronia, Fogelsville, Ironton, Jaindl, Kernsville, Kratzer, Parkway Manor and Schnecksville Elementary Schools

Care provided on most school closure days at the Allentown Branch.

Camps

YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a safe atmosphere where youth may enjoy their summer break. To deliver on the Y's commitment to nurture the potential of every child, our program helps campers discover what they are passionate about and form healthy relationships.

All of our camps place special emphasis on youth choice, achievement and a sense of belonging. Our summer camp features swimming, field trips (including Greater Valley YMCA Field Day and Camp Kresge), and age appropriate weekly themed activities! Campers will be exposed to activities designed to teach independence and team building skills and support the four core values of the Y: Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty.

 

Camp Keystone (Located at the Allentown Branch)


Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm

Camp Macungie (Located at the Macungie Memorial Park)


Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm

 

Click below visit our Summer Camp page and download a registration packet.

 

• Summer Camp

 

 

 

 

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