YMCA Branch Name
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
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Montachusett Regional YMCA

History of our YMCA

October 17, 1887- Fitchburg Young Men's Christian Association incorporated.  First organizational meeting held in October, 1886.  Rooms rented in Twitchell Block, corner of Main and Oliver Streets.  Program consisted on entertainments and lectures.

1889-1890- Outdoor sports were played, primarily tennis and baseball.

January, 1955- New building on Wallace Avenue opened.

1955- Swimming year round became possible

1965- 2 Racquetball courts and Men's Health Center opened

1967- Women's saunas, exercise room and locker room added

1972- Buzzer system installed for quicker entry to physical facilities.

1973- YMCA Nursery School opens

1974- Aerobic dancing introduced

1976- YMCA gets parking lot

1978- Merger- Fitchburg and Leominster unite and become the Montachusett Regional YMCA

1978- YMCA Day Care Center Established

1979- YMCA Kindergarten Established

1979- YMCA Qualifies and receives recognition as International YMCA

1980- 25th Anniversary of Wallace Avenue facility



The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.