The YMCA originated in 1844 in London, England. Today, there are over 2,600 YMCAs in the United States. YMCAs are located in 124 countries worldwide, serving over 45 million people. The Y in Sheridan had an early start in 1901 when J.D. Loucks spurred the development of a YMCA including a reading room and gymnasium. In 1915, H.E. Reckard and Loucks proposed a new building. The organization faltered as a result of World War I and other factors.
| March 1959 | Organized First Board, Homer A. Scott – First President |
| April 1959 | Hired Executive Director William J. McCartney |
| February 1960 | Moved into the former telephone building at 35 North Brooks |
| 1962 | First Campaign – Donald H. Roberts, Chairman; 1,300 Contributors $900,000 including Whitney Benefits |
| 1963 | Construction Started | |
| 1964 | YMCA / Whitney Community Center Grand Opening | |
| 1974 | Arts and Crafts Room and Three Racquetball Courts | |
| 1980 | Second Gym and Drop-In Center | |
| 1981 | Scott Pool | |
| 1984 | Weight Room Expansion, Racquetball Courts, and Gold Locker Rooms | |
| 1990 | Soccer Fields Expanded | |
| 1998 | “Project 2000” raised $3.2 million for Third Gym, Weight Room Expansion, Game Room, and Facility Renovation | |
| 2005 | “Celebrating the Past, Creating the Future” — Campaign to Strengthen the YMCA Endowment, and renovation of Child Care, locker rooms, weight rooms and facility facelift | |
| 2008 | Purchase of the former Pines Mountain Lodge for resident camp. The camp is named Camp Roberts in memory of Ermal and Don H. Roberts for their years of commitment and support of the Y | |
| 2012 | Completion of the “Living Our Cause” capital campaign project – Purchase of former Wilson Veterinary Clinic on Jefferson Street for expanded parking and green space | |
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2020 2023 |
The new Community Aquatic center opened in February bringing the Y footprint to over 100,000 square feet. Completion of the “Vision 50” capital campaign repurpose project- Providing expansion of the childcare/afterschool program spaces and expansion of the Health & Wellness area by providing access to all by bringing it to ground level. |
Whether you’re young or old, beginner or veteran, the YMCA offers a variety of programs & activities for getting and staying healthy.
Welcome to All. Financial assistance & Scholarships available for those in need. Download and complete the application and email to contact@sheridanymca.org or drop off at the front desk.
Please note that the aquatic center will close at 6:00 PM on July 8th due to staffing. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
