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Teen REACH After School Program 2025-2026 Teen REACH is a program that provides a variety of services to support students and their families. Each day at the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, we will work to provide meaningful youth programming to support young leaders and change makers as they navigate their youth development journey into successful adulthood. Our work seeks to nourish the potential in each teen, and to equip them with the tools and resources… Read Full Post
We are expanding our reach into the rural communities – serving Peoria, Fulton and Knox Counties! A new Community Wellness Center & YMCA is on the horizon in Elmwood! This will be a full branch of The Greater Peoria Family YMCA. The Peoria Y has been servicing the region since 1862 and will be the Elmwood Community Foundation’s operations partner. The Y is a cause-driven, mission-based non-profit for ALL, regardless of age, income or background.… Read Full Post
An evening to gather, give, and grow together. Join us for a night of fun and philanthropy in support of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA. Your participation helps strengthen our community through programs that build youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Event Details Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Location: Greater Peoria Family YMCA Catering by: Cracked Pepper Catering Evening Highlights Event Schedule 6:00 p.m. – Doors Open | Food & Beverage Service Begins7:15 p.m. – Program… Read Full Post
The Peoria YMCA’s Camp Big Hollow, Camp Limestone & Camp Trailblazer Summer Day Camps are a full-day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) enrichment camp focused on quality, small-group, age-appropriate activities for kids! Children will play games, spend time outdoors, make new friends, get lots of exercise, explore their passions, & learn new skills! Camp Big Hollow, Camp Limestone & Camp Trailblazer will be their BEST SUMMER YET! The Peoria YMCA’s Camp is for children 5-10… Read Full Post
At the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, we believe in celebrating the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our full-time team members. Each month, as part of our commitment to fostering an uplifting and supportive environment for all staff, we will be shining a light on one of our full-time employees in our new Full-Time Feature and one of our part-time team members in our Employee of the Month. FULL-TIME FEATURE Kate Schmalshof Director of Healthy Living… Read Full Post