Everyone knows the Y as a place to camp, swim, or exercise, but we’re so much more. The Oshkosh Y is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our community. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we are committed to strengthening communities by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. We are a welcoming and caring community FOR ALL - regardless of age, income or background.
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Whether you're looking for a place to get fit and relieve stress, a caring environment for your children, or a volunteer program to give something back to your community, you'll find it at the Y. Our programs ensure that we strengthen more than just the body. We strengthen the foundations of community.