YMCA of Reading & Berks County swim team at YMCA Nationals 2025

Making Waves on the National Stage

After a phenomenal season full of grit, early mornings, and unforgettable moments, our Reading Y swimmers made a national splash. With top-tier individual finishes, relay records, and that unbeatable Y spirit, these athletes brought their A-game and came home as certified national competitors.

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Homemade Nutella fruit dip with apples on a wooden tray, Healthy chocolate hazelnut spread next to sliced apples, YMCA nutritious homemade Nutella with dates and hazelnuts

DIY Nutella

Made with real ingredients (and zero sugar rushes), this chocolatey dream spread is perfect for lunchboxes, snack attacks, and 2 a.m. cravings.

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Kitchen in the housing programs at the Reading YMCA

YMCA of Reading & Berks County Completes Renovation for Residential Treatment Court Programs, Made Possible by Community Donors and Berks County District Attorney’s Office

“Not only does the Treatment Court Program help individuals who need a safe, supportive space to be successful living in sobriety, but it also benefits the entire community by keeping the cost of incarceration to a minimum. Treatment Court is a solution-oriented program that directly addresses the root cause,” said John T. Adams, District Attorney of Berks County.

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