Branches
Camp Curtin Branch—The Camp Curtin Branch, in uptown Harrisburg, opened the doors of a new facility in 1966 after a distinguished heritage as the former Forster Street YMCA. Serving primarily uptown Harrisburg, it must be recognized as a vital part of the community. An increase in youth membership is projected due to the facility’s new Youth/Teen Room and renovated Computer Room.
Contact Information: 2135 N. 6th St., Harrisburg, PA 17110, 234-7058 Email: ccymca@ymcaharrisburg.org
East Shore Branch—The current home of the Downtown Center of the East Shore Branch was constructed in 1932 during “the Great Depression.” This comprehensive full service facility is a landmark of architectural beauty and functional design. Located in the heart of downtown, the Y serves the business and residential community, while is provides full child care services and housing for 86 men. Undergoing major construction changes, the East Shore Branch has added a Senior Center, a new 7,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center, and renovated the locker rooms.
Contact Information: 701 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17101, 232-9622 Email: esymca@ymcaharrisburg.org
Northern Dauphin Branch—The Northern Dauphin County Branch YMCA, organized in 1985, serves the 32,000 residents in the northern part of the county. It opened its new 14,000 sq. ft. facility in the summer of 1994 housing a six lane swimming pool, a gymnasium, fitness center, meeting rooms, locker rooms and offices. It is the center of activity in the Northern Dauphin community. Schools and churches also provide the Y with locations for their many programs throughout the surrounding communities. The youth of Northern Dauphin are being better served by the addition of a Teen Center, where the Mentorship program is thriving.
Contact Information: 500 N. Church St., Elizabethville, PA 17023, 362-9494 Email: ndymca@ymcaharrisburg.org
West Shore Branch —The West Shore Branch was founded in 1952 and administers two facilities: the Outdoor Center in New Cumberland and the West Shore Family Program Center on Fallowfield Road, Camp Hill. The 78 acre Outdoor Center in New Cumberland offers day camping opportunities to 200 children each week during the summer. The West Shore Branch is also undergoing major construction. Additions to the facility include a Senior Center, a new Pre-school Room, a Child Watch room, an Indoor, Inter-Active Waterpark, an increase of over 5,000 sq. ft. to the Wellness Center, and a 14 ft. water slide emptying into the Deep Well.
Contact Information: 410 Fallowfield Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011, 737-0511 Email: wsymca@ymcaharrisburg.org