Welcome to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County
Strengthening Community, One Family at a Time
At the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, we’re more than just a fitness center, we’re a trusted community hub committed to healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Since 1857, we’ve proudly served families across Reading, Fleetwood, Sinking Spring, and surrounding communities with programs that uplift, inspire, and support every stage of life.
Whether you’re exploring preschool and childcare, youth swim lessons, summer camps, or group fitness classes in Berks County, the Y is here to help you and your family grow stronger together.
This is where your legacy begins.
At the Y, membership means more than fitness. It means you belong. As a member of the Y, you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen the community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals. Find Your Y.
What’s Happening This Summer at the Y:
Camps, Events & Family Fun in Berks
Summer at the YMCA is packed with fun, affordable, and family-friendly events. We’ve got something for every age, every energy level, and every sunscreen-wearing family out there. From youth summer camps and wellness-focused activities to free community events, we offer engaging programs and activities for everyone.
Check out our Program Guide for more information on everything at the Y!

Level up your summer with fun weekly themes, field trips, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, STEM activities, and more at YMCA Summer Day Camps & Playground Programs.

Make a splash with group and private swim lessons at the Y.
Because at the Y, you are the why.
Whether you’re giving time, money, or a helping hand, you’re part of something bigger. You are Y.
Your support makes it possible for us to say yes to families who need help, yes to teens seeking a safe space, and yes to children who deserve a strong start. Our Annual Giving Campaign fuels essential, life-changing programs like affordable childcare, youth development, summer camps, swim safety, and community wellness initiatives across Reading, Fleetwood, Sinking Spring, and beyond. The Y is more than a place. It is a purpose.
Want to know what your gift really means? The stories say it all. Read how the YMCA has changed lives in Berks County.
Everyone Belongs at the Y!
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is more than just a gym—we’re a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to building a stronger, healthier community right here in Berks County, PA. As part of a nationwide network of over 2,700 Ys in 10,000+ communities, we’re committed to creating positive change through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Whether it’s child care, swim lessons, summer camps, wellness programs, or volunteer opportunities, everything we do is designed to empower individuals and strengthen the neighborhoods we serve.
When you get involved with the Y, you’re not just working on yourself—you’re helping to build a healthier, more connected community for all.
At the Y membership means more than fitness. It means you belong. As a member of the Y you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals.