A New Y for the Upper Cape 

Since 1966, YMCA Cape Cod has been committed to building a better community – working with our neighbors to be a catalyst for positive change. Each year, more than 10,000 people are engaged with YMCA programs, nearly 5,000 are children. 

We have a history of investing in the well-being of our community. Today, we renew our commitment with our plans to build a new Y to transform the lives of children, families and adults of the Upper Cape.

The Y has been serving the Upper Cape for 60 years. We started by providing wellness classes at Falmouth High School. In 2015 we began offering after school programs, summer camp and early childhood education for the children of the Upper Cape. To serve a growing demand, we look to the community to help us build a permanent home to offer more programs and services that support a vibrant quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds.

While we are proud and excited of the possibilities these designs represent, all designs are conceptual and are being refined as we better understand what the community will support.

Donate now to the Upper Cape Y effort! 

Recent News:

• YMCA brings on local firm as pre-production manager for proposed Upper Cape YMCA
• $10M Donation Made to Upper Cape YMCA
• Cape Cod Commission Says ‘Yes’ To Upper Cape YMCA | Falmouth News 
• Falmouth YMCA And Cape Cod Chamber Of Commerce Workforce Initiative Receive State Boost | CapeCod.com

Ready To Learn More? 

Click here to email PJ Richardson, Chief Financial Development Officer, to learn about our plans and how you can get involved. For larger gifts, we have a number of naming opportunities available. If you are interested, please reach out so we can discuss options.  

• Learn more about our vision and plans for a new YMCA

What Is The Y Already Doing In Falmouth?

YMCA Cape Cod is already serving the needs of the Falmouth community by offering options for:

Early Education and Childcare

• The YMCA Cape Cod has three early education centers across the Falmouth area, and offers Early Head Start and Head Start programing, in addition to serving children ages 3 months to 5 years.
• Our caring teachers and educator assistants are professional role models who will mentor your children while teaching the core Y values of caring, honesty respect and responsibility every day. These early education centers provide the highest quality infant, toddler and preschool care year-round, Monday through Friday from 6:30AM -5:30PM. Call 508-362-6500 ext.1020 for pre-enrollment information and to schedule a tour! Learn more about our childcare programs.
• The Y also offers before and after school programing at a number of elementary schools throughout Falmouth, including extended care.

Summer Camps

• Summer camp is about adventure and discovery. At Camp Lyndon, kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities and gain independence. And, of course, it’s lots of fun too. We provide convenient bussing pick up and drop off locations around the Falmouth area.
• The Y also offers 2 summer camp programs within the town of Falmouth. One in Woods Hole and another at the Morse Pond School.
• See our Camp page to learn more about Camp Lyndon, Camp Falmouth, or Camp WHOI/ MBL and start your kids on an adventure!

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program

• The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with pre diabetes. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Currently, diabetes affects nearly 26 million people. Another 79 million have pre diabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes, but only 11 percent are aware of it.
• Research by the National Institutes of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program reduce the number of new cases of diabetes by 58% overall and by 71% in individuals over age 60.
• To see if you qualify or for more information about the program fees and financial assistance, visit our YDPP page.

DONOR ADVISED FUND

Giving through a donor-advised fund is an easy, tax-smart way to support the YMCA. Please contact PJ Richardson, Chief Financial Development Officer for assistance or contact your fund advisor or log in to your portal to make a donation.

• Legal Name:  Young Men’s Christian Association of Cape Cod ~ DBA YMCA Cape Cod
• Address for Distribution: 100 Independence Drive Suite 2, Hyannis MA, 02601
• Federal Tax ID: #04 2394925
• Phone Number: 508-362-6500

Special instructions:  YMCA Cape Cod Heart of the Community Capital Campaign (Additionally Please instruct your fund advisor to identify you as the donor to assist us in recording your gift.)

NOTE:  Recurring donations are an option from DAFs. You can indicate that a grant be distributed on a recurring basis – monthly, quarterly, yearly, etc – to a specific charity. Recurring grants may be discontinued for insufficient funds, or if the donor requests the fund advisor to suspend those grants. Contact us for language for a non-binding letter of intent to share with your fund’s administrator. Also remember that you can make a charity a beneficiary of your DAF.

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