Services
Adult Programs/Active Older Adults
At the YMCA, it is in our mission to help all people grow in spirit, mind and body. We offer a wide variety of programs designed specifically with all ages in mind.
The aquatics center is a great place to start ... water aerobics, lap swimming, relaxing in the sauna, steam room or whirlpool. Try a group exercise class, yoga, tennis or a walking group. The Y offers a variety of programming throughout the year and a variety of classes from center to center. Please check with each individual center for a list of special events, group fitness classes, Bible study groups or instructional classes. There's always something fun to do at the YMCA.
We want to help all people grow in spirit, mind and body.
Camp
Nashville's #1 Day Camp, Camp Widjiwagan, at the Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center is a great way for children to spend the summer. This 320-acre camp is located on J. Percy Priest Lake and offers water skiing, canoeing, archery, a water park, horseback riding, hiking, ropes courses, campfires and morale building.
Childcare
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. We start with children as young as six weeks old and develop them into mature adults by 18.
We offer nursery services, preschool, Fun Company before and after-school care, kids' gym, fun factory, parents night out and a variety of other programs specifically targeted toward children.
Youth Sports
Our youth sports programs offer children ages 4-17 a place to learn the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship while giving every child a chance to play. Our programs include basketball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer and hockey.
Skate Parks
Come grind, take the curb, jump, transition, and do the rails. You can have this experience at the Brentwood Family YMCA, the Maury County Family YMCA and the Rutherford County Family YMCA outdoor skating facilities.
Youth in Government
Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government is the nation's second largest Youth in Government program. In 2005, we introduced 1,700 Tennessee middle- and high-school students to civic engagement and leadership development.
Birthday Parties
Make your child's birthday party the most memorable ever at the YMCA. We offer birthday party services for children from 2 through teen, including swim parties, teen parties, and skate park parties.
Rocks and Ropes
Enjoy an exciting physical and mental challenge with the Rocks and Ropes course at the Cool Springs YMCA. The Rocks and Ropes course has a 1,000 square foot climbing wall and an indoor low-ropes course.
Meeting Space
Many of our locations have plenty of meeting space that will accommodate anywhere from 10 to more than 250 people.
Youth Development and Y-CAP
Through Y-CAP (YMCA Community Action Project) and YMCA Youth Development, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee provides educational assistance and shelter from the storm for 5,005 young people and their families in Middle Tennessee. Youth Development helps at-risk youth by offering positive programs and academic counseling designed to help build self-esteem and inner strength. Through Y-CAP, juvenile offenders and their families receive counseling and guidance to help them grow stronger.
Aquatics
The YMCA is the nationwide leader in helping people feel safe in the water. Within our service area, we offer 37 indoor and outdoor pools. Last year, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee taught 9,421 people how to swim (94% were children) and certified 283 lifeguards.
