Central Bucks Family YMCA

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Basic Information

Address: 2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone Number: 215-348-8131
Fax Number: 215-348-1329

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Additional Information

Focus: Practicing strong family values while promoting healthy spirit, mind and body for all
Director: Gene Smith, General Director/CEO
Schools Served: Central Bucks, New Hope-Solebury, Pennridge, more
County: Bucks
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 5:30AM-10:30PM; Sat, 5:30AM-6PM; Sun, 8AM-6PM
Ages: all
Membership/Pricing: Varies
Setting:

17+ acre park-like setting in Doylestown, easily accessible from Routes 202 and 611. Recreational/instructional/lap 25 m pool; fitness center; multiple studios; full gymnasium; locker rooms; special needs locker rooms; sauna; skate park; teen center; sports fields; outdoor pavilions.

History:

YMCA of the USA was approached in the mid-60's by a group of volunteers requesting a YMCA for the Central Bucks area. Over the years, grew from a storefront, program-based organization into the 16,000 member facility of today. The original property was donated by the Burpee family (Burpee Seed Co.) and additional land acquired. The first building on this site was opened in the late 70's, with a major expansion completed in 2001. A current expansion project, due to open in 2010, adds a second pool, expanded fitness and multi-purpose studios, locker rooms and more.

Program Highlights:

comprehensive, quality programs and services responsive to community needs for all ages: youth and adult swim lessons, fitness; youth and adult sports, leagues; teen programs; skate park & teen center; day, sports and specialty camps; youth education; senior programs; family events, programming; more. The Y also offers a variety of Special Needs programs customized to the participant(s).

Support Services:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. The YMCA feels strongly that Y membership and programs should be available to all, regardless of the ability to pay. No one who qualifies has ever been turned down.

Activities:

Annual events: Open House, Healthy Kids & Families Day, 5K Race, Kids Triathlon, Dinner Dance,

Slogan: We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities