About Us

The Suburban North Family YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the development of Spirit, Mind and Body offering programs and services to promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen families.

The YMCA came into existence in Catasauqua in late 1966 and began providing programs and services in January of 1967. In late 1967, the YMCA rented the Taylor Building on Bath Ave. and expanded their program.

In 1974, with two substantial gifts of land and money, the Y opened its new facility at its present site on Walnut Street.

With the new facility, the Y further expanded their staff, programs, services, and overall operation to include activities for pre-school children to active older adults, male and female alike.

From the beginning, Suburban North was a branch of the Allentown YMCA. In January 1992, Suburban North Family YMCA became an independent chartered association.  In December of 2010, members of both the Nazareth YMCA and the Suburban North YMCA voted to merge the two organizations.  The Nazareth YMCA has been in a management agreement with the Suburban North YMCA since April of 2009.  This merger will allow us to provide expanded services to our members.  And, in October 2010, The Slate Belt YMCA received it's official charter and will be the third member of our YMCA Family!  We hope to break ground for this YMCA in mid 2011, thanks to the hard work of the Slate Belt volunteers who have been working for many years to bring this project to fruition!!!  We look forward to being able to provide an even greater number of exciting programs and activities for our newly expanded membership!!

Today, YMCA programs and services are offered from 10 different sites throughout the Y service area.

The Suburban North Family YMCA website was created with Memorial Funds in loving memory of Rose Greb.

 

MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

YMCA Programs and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds. Fees are based on the cost of providing each program. While participants are expected to pay their individual share, the YMCA will assist any individual who wants to participate by cannot afford the fee. Proof of financial need will be required. If any of our requirements prove to be an obstacle, speak with a member of our YMCA staff about your special situation.

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