Community Programs

Spring is packed with fun events at Camp Speers YMCA, a camp, event, and retreat space on 1,100 acres in the Poconos! These events are open to members and non-members and each come with an exciting list of activities. Registration is required.Spring Events:

We partnered with a local nursery for a plant sale fundraiser - just in time for spring planting and mother's day gifts! A portion of every sale will be donated to the YMCA.This plant sale is open to the community.

We're partnering with Cradles to Crayons to host a clothing donation drive! Please consider donating your gently-used clothing to benefit kids served by Cradles to Crayons - and to keep your clothes out of landfills! They are also collecting NEW socks and underwear.

Join us for a night of fun at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs vs. Buffalo Bisons baseball game! All proceeds from this event will help more children experience the fun at Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA's Summer Camp through our Financial Assistance Program!

We're partnering with Jenkintown Food Cupboard to host a food drive to benefit local families in honor of Mother's Day! Help us collect the below regular-sized items in original, unopened packaging.

Interested in joining the Boyertown YMCA Navy Seals swim team? Attend our Spring Clinic! Our certified coaches will be instructing swimmers on the main swim strokes including freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breast stroke as well as proper form for starts and turns.

Join our amazing team of lifeguards! We have lifeguard openings across the association! You can take a lifeguard certification class at one of our locations below and apply for a lifeguard position near you! 

We are SO excited to launch Livestrong at the YMCA this spring! This a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health.

Is your teen interested in the media or journalism fields? The Camden Youth News Network is a free hands-on learning program focused on creativity, advertising, journalism, and preparing participants for a future in these career fields. This program is open to teens ages 13-18.