The Auglaize/Mercer Counties Family YMCA |
| The Auglaize/Mercer Counties YMCA was charted in
1983 by a group of community leaders who saw the need for a YMCA to
serve the communities in the Auglaize and Mercer Counties area. The
first Executive Director was hired and the dream was underway. For three
years the Auglaize/Mercer Counties YMCA provided programs and services
as a non-facility operation using existing schools, churches, and
parks for areas for program space. In 1986 the first full service YMCA was opened in Celina with a 35,000 square foot facility which included a swimming pool, gymnasium, locker rooms, indoor running track, exercise room, racquetball courts, and meeting rooms. In 1990 an 18,000 square foot addition was added. That expansion included a childcare wing, a second gymnasium, a large weight room, and an additional racquetball court. This facility is now known as the North Branch YMCA. In 1994 the 35,000 Square foot South Branch YMCA was built between Minster and New Bremen, Ohio to better serve the residents of Southwestern Auglaize county. This facility included a swimming pool, gymnasium, locker rooms, indoor running track, exercise room, and meeting rooms. Today the Auglaize/Mercer Counties Family YMCA provides programs and services to its members and the residents of Auglaize and Mercer counties. Programs include swimming, fitness, 1 State Licensed Child Care Learning Center, in house Child Watch nursery service, adult and youth sports, senior programs, teen programs, school-age activities, and family activities. The YMCA serves as a community focal point hosting many area events like Healthy Kids Day, Health Fairs, Home Shows, and many other special events around Auglaize and Mercer counties throughout the year. |
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