What’s Happening At The YMCA This February & March:

Egg Hunts, Fitness Challenges, and Family Fun in Berks

Spring Energy Starts at the Y

As winter winds down, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County is gearing up for an exciting season ahead. February and March bring Easter egg hunts, seasonal fitness challenges, and family-friendly events across all branches. From youth programs to group fitness launches, there is something for every age and interest. Explore what’s happening and make your plans to join us this spring.

Spring Forward. Sweat Strong.

Spring is the perfect time to reset your routine and challenge yourself in new ways. This season, we’re bringing the energy with a high-impact Les Mills launch and a month-long fitness challenge designed to keep you moving.

Egg Hunt Hustle Fitness Challenge

Hop into fitness from 3/7 through 4/7 with Egg Hunt Hustle, a YMCA-wide fitness challenge that rewards consistency and community. Earn Easter eggs for staying active and increase your chances to win one of five Easter baskets, plus weekly branch prizes.

$10 to participate | Registration deadline 3/7

Les Mills: Egg Hunt Explosion

Join us at Sinking Spring YMCA for the Les Mills Spring Launch and power through brand-new releases of your favorite classes. Fresh music, new choreography, and two mornings of nonstop sweat kick off Egg Hunt Hustle in full beast mode energy.

Saturday 3/7 | 8–11 AM
Sunday 3/8 | 8–11 AM

Free for members | $10 for non-members

Spring Events

Easter Egg Hunts at the YMCA

Get ready to hop into spring with egg hunts happening at the YMCA! From traditional community hunts to themed challenges, we’ve got events for every age and interest. Visit our Egg Hunts hub for dates, details, and registration links.

Explore all Egg Hunt events and register.

Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is back with even more ways for families to move and have fun together. Enjoy free activities, games, local vendors, community partners, and don’t miss the Kid’s Color Run for an unforgettable burst of energy and color.

Click here for full event details and register for the Kid’s Color Run.

Breakfast of Champions for Youth

Join us for the Breakfast of Champions for Youth, a morning dedicated to celebrating the power of community and the potential of every child. This inspiring event highlights the impact of YMCA programs and honors the champions who make it possible. Together, we invest in brighter futures for youth across Berks County. Register now to attend or learn how your organization can get involved.

Summer Camp Unplugged

Voted Berks’ Best for Summer Fun

Summer Camp Unplugged is where summer actually feels like summer. No constant screens. No boredom. Just sunshine, friendships, field trips, swimming, creative projects, and memories your kids will talk about all year long.

Voted Best in Berks, our camps give kids the chance to explore, build confidence, and try new things in a safe, supportive environment. Every day brings something new, whether it’s outdoor adventures, team challenges, themed weeks, or just good old-fashioned fun.

Register now and give your child a summer they’ll never forget.

Headlines, Highlights, & Spotlights

Community spotlights, news, and stories from the YMCA of Reading & Berks County. Read media features and blog posts that spotlight local impact.

Click here to read the full story from Berk’s Weekly.

The YMCA recognizes excellence and milestones of 2025

In honor of its heritage and 167-year legacy, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County celebrated excellence, leadership, and long-standing dedication to the community at its 167th Annual Meeting.

Click here to read the full story from PA Spotlight.

Meet a Reading woman who advocates for quality childcare

Ashley Shannon Price has spent 33 years pouring her heart into the families of Berks County, and now she’s being recognized for it. As childcare director at the Reading YMCA, she helps children grow, learn, and thrive every single day. Read her inspiring story and see how one dedicated leader is shaping the future of our community.

Click here to read the full story from Berk’s Weekly.

Sinking Spring Y awarded Y-USA grant to expand the racquet sports wing

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County has been awarded a Y-USA grant to expand pickleball and renovate the racquet sports wing at the Sinking Spring Y. The investment will add new hybrid courts, upgraded equipment, and improved spaces to meet growing demand from players of all ages, helping strengthening community connections and creating more opportunities to play, learn, and stay active.

The Y is more than a gym; it’s your place to connect, grow, and belong. Stay close, stay active, and stay part of something bigger.

Save	the Date
2/21	Family Dance @ Tri Valley Y
2/27	Family Dance @ Sinking Spring Y
3/3	Day of Giving
3/7-8	LesMills Spring Launch
3/20	Egg Hunt @ Adamstown Y
3/20	Egg Hunt @ Reading Y
3/28	Egg Hunt @ Mifflin Y
3/28	Egg Hunt @ Sinking Spring Y
3/28	Egg Hunt @ Richmond Early Learning Center

Ken Borkey, Jr. Appointed New CEO of the YMCA of Reading & Berks County

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What’s Happening at the YMCA This February & March: Egg Hunts, Fitness Challenges, and Family Fun in Berks County

Y-USA Awards Grant to Expand Pickleball, Renovate Racquet Sports Wing at Sinking Spring YMCA- Open House Jan. 9th

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Celebrating 167 Years of Impact: The Reading YMCA Legacy Lives On

Happy Birthday to us! On June 22, 1857, the Reading YMCA opened its doors with one mission: to strengthen our community through a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Today, 167 years later, we’re still at it, and stronger than ever.

Reading YMCA early 1900s

From our humble beginnings in a borrowed meeting room to now operating five vibrant branches and two early learning centers in Berks County, the YMCA of Reading and Berks County has become a cornerstone of community support, wellness, youth development, and social responsibility.

To thank you, our members, staff, and supporters, we’re throwing a weeklong celebration for Membership Appreciation Week, June 17–22! You’ve helped shape this legacy, and now we want to celebrate YOU.

A Rich History of Service and Strength

Since 1857, the Reading YMCA has weathered wars, economic shifts, and social changes, but our commitment has never wavered. From early literacy programs and boarding rooms for young men in the 1800s, to launching job readiness programs and summer camps in the 1900s, to providing critical childcare, housing, and fitness services today, we’ve adapted to meet the community’s needs every step of the way. Each generation brings new energy and passion, but our mission stays the same: building a stronger, healthier community, together.

“The Y has always been more than a gym; it’s a home. A safe place. A community of people who lift each other up.”

- YMCA Member, Reading Branch

The Reading YMCA created a USO 1943

Then, Now, Always: What the YMCA Offers Today

The Y you know today is packed with programs and opportunities for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re chasing a new fitness goal, searching for affordable childcare, looking for youth sports, or wanting to volunteer, there’s a place for you here.

Reading YMCA Welcome Center Desk 1879-1895

Here’s just a snapshot of what your YMCA offers:

State-of-the-art fitness centers
Preschool & early learning programs
Before & after school care
Swim lessons & water safety
Summer day camps & playground programs
Housing programs
Tennis and pickleball courts
Supportive community events and wellness workshops

We are proud to serve over 40,000 people every year in Berks County. Each one of you is part of our legacy.

Growing Into the Future: Our Next Chapter Starts With You

Our story isn’t just about the past, it’s about where we’re headed next. As we prepare for the future, we’re committed to:

Expanding affordable access to all families
Strengthening youth mentorship programs
Enhancing our facilities and equipment
Growing partnerships with local businesses and donors
Supporting community wellness and mental health

Every time you show up, whether to work out, volunteer, donate, or enroll your child in a program, you are shaping our story. You are helping us carry 167 years of impact forward.

Be a Part of Our Legacy

If you haven’t stopped by in a while, now’s the perfect time. Visit us during Membership Appreciation Week, take a tour, and discover how the YMCA continues to be a pillar of wellness, inclusion, and opportunity in Berks County and beyond.

Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new, you belong at the Y, because the Y belongs to this community.

Thank you,

To our founding members, our current families, and every volunteer, donor, and staff member who’s walked through our doors, thank you. This birthday isn’t just about looking back, it’s about celebrating what we’ve built together, and what we’ll keep building for generations to come.

The Olympic-size indoor Pool opened in 1971. At the time, it was the largest Y pool in the US.

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