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ABOUT THE YMCA OF CECIL COUNTY

Since 1951 the YMCA has been providing the community with
programs and recreation. What started out as a small
organization operating out of a second floor room in the Town
of Elkton's Community Building, has become the center of
activity for many families from all over the county.

 
 
According to a Cecil Whig article, dated August 14, 1952, the Y's initial programs drew more people than the entire population of the Town of Elkton (5,376). In addition to Little League, adult softball, badminton, rifle lessons and chess, they offered swim instruction from nearby residential pools.
 
The "Y" finally found a home in 1970 when they moved into a building just off Route 40, West Pulaski Highway. A new four-lane Olympic size indoor swimming pool was installed, new programs added and membership increased. Although the building was a step up from their original headquarters they quickly outgrew it.
 
So, after many years of planning and with the help of much fundraising and 36 donated acres, the group moved into a 33,000 square foot "state-of-the-art" facility, located at Routes 40 and 279. Four years later, a 41,000 square foot wing was added, making the indoor facility 74,000 square feet.

This building now houses a 3,500 sq. foot fitness room, 25-yard swimming pool, five day-care rooms, three full-sized gymnasiums, two racquetball courts, an aerobics room, a karate room, a gymnastics room, two conference rooms and two mulit-purpose rooms plus eight acres utilized for football and other outdoor sports.

Plans are currently in the works for additional expansion and programs are steadily being added to their already busy schedule. The "mission" of the Y has remained the same throughout the years, however. Their motto "We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities" pretty much
says it all!

We greatly appreciate your interest in our organization and our programs. Thank you for visiting today!

 
 
2008 YMCA Board of Directors
 
    Keith Baynes, Esq. Paula Lutz
   
    Mark R. Hutton, Jr. Al Wein
   
    John K. Burkley Robert Davis
     
    Paul Smith Tom Williams
   
    Michelle Henson Mike Pugh
   
    Jim Eberhardt Sandy Slaymaker
   
    Kellee Trice Andrew Gee
   
    Sarah Colenda Charles Hicks
   
    Deron Brown  
   
 
 
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