Alliance's YMCA serves more than 1,700 members each year, uniting men, women and children of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. At the heart of community life across Box Butte County, our hometown YMCA is a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite our members: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

We strive to serve our area's children, families and communities by “building healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” With the help our incredible volunteers, contributers, employees, and local government, we promise to do all we can to continue to grow with the needs of our community and to do all we can to meet those needs immediately and into the future. Thank you all for your support and welcome to the Alliance YMCA.

Currently we have a Preschool and State Licensed Childcare Center, Cardio/Weight Room, Sauna & Steam Room, Group Fitness Classes, Locker rooms, 3 Racquetball, 2 Walleyball courts, 2 Lane Indoor Walking Track, Youth and Adult Programs, 2 Gymnasiums, and a 30 minute Workout Circuit Room

New to the Area? For those moving to the area, we offer family, single parent, single adult, youth, senior couple, and senior single memberships. Click on our MEMBERSHIP link on the left for pricing.

Just Visiting? We offer guest prices for our patrons “passing through.” Guest fees are valid for the day. So join us for a workout in the morning, then stop back by to shoot some hoops in our gym or sit and relax in the steam room or sauna.

Our Guest Fees are $3.00 for Youth and $6.00 for Adults

Our Staff

Brenda McDonald
Executive Director (executive_director@telecomwest.net)

Tammy Reuss
Fitness Director (ugetfit2@hotmail.com)

Amy Thacker
Childcare Director (childcare_director@telecomwest.net)

Counter: Beth Fletcher, Beau Neville, Beau Hartman, Delinda Neville, Taylor Liptack, and J.A "Tony" Amill III

Childcare: Jackie DelaCruz, SaVannah Keefer, Sarah Cooper, Lisa Whitfield, Anna Yant, and Amy Thacker; our Childcare Director. Our childcare subs are Melba Hippe and Genelle Curtis

Instructors: Bill Graham, Charlene Stephenson, Meredith Erickson, Susan Nollette, Tammy Reuss, Lyle Lurz

Our History

1982-The Alliance Area Recreation Center was formed.

1987-Applied for and became a YMCA member.

1989-We received our National YMCA Charter and hired the first full time director in July.

September 01, 1992-Opened current facility at 1202 E. 10th Street for member use.

2002-Alliance YMCA finishes construction on the new addition to the building.

2005-Alliance YMCA opens their state licensed childcare center.

2007- “Raising the Bar to Where the Focus is Family.”

Children and Youth

Every day, Ys help children and youth to deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn. Together, YMCAs are the nation’s largest provider of child care, with nearly 10,000 child care sites across the country that provide high-quality, affordable care to more than 500,000 children. Ys give financial assistance to 20 percent of kids in child care programs. Click on our CHILDCARE link on the left side of this page to learn about Alliance YMCA's Noah's Ark Childcare Program.

Health and Well-being for All

YMCAs are working to combat rising levels of obesity and promote healthy living for millions of Americans through YMCA Activate America®. Three-fifths of YMCAs (1,525) have committed to this bold approach to directly address the nation’s growing health crisis by engaging communities across the country to support people of all ages in their pursuit of well-being in spirit, mind and body. Learn more about YMCA Activate America.

Family Strengthening

Ys help families build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance and become more engaged with their communities. Millions of families participate in YMCA programs. Nearly 900 YMCAs offer family-specific programs: 621 provide family fitness programs, 250 offer family camp, and 672 offer Adventure Guides or similar programs that have been bringing parents and children together since 1926. Learn more about YMCA Resources for Families.

Volunteers

Volunteer founded and volunteer led, YMCAs depend on the generosity and dedication of their 563,282 volunteers across the country to meet the unique needs of each community. . Volunteers are at the center of YMCA operations—from reading to preschoolers to teaching swimming and working with seniors. They also serve on policymaking boards that set the strategic direction for their YMCA and partner with professional staff to ensure that each Y is mission driven. The Alliance YMCA is has been blessed to have had hundreds of volunteers from our caring community. If you would like to learn more about helping at your own YMCA, click on the VOLUNTEER link on the left side of this page.

International Reach

YMCAs are also at work abroad, serving more than 45 million people in 120 countries. Through cross-cultural learning opportunities and international partnerships and programs, YMCAs in the U.S. have worldwide impact, providing guidance and support, building strong local leadership, and improving the health of families and communities across the globe. Learn more about YMCA World Service.

Collaborations

Each year, YMCAs partner with numerous local organizations to develop and implement effective, collaborative programs and community-based solutions. In fact, the nation’s YMCAs collectively represent the largest collaborative organization in the country.

Thank you for visiting your Alliance YMCA website. We hope you find this useful and that you will join us and your community in being involved in your YMCA.

Sincerely,

Your Alliance YCMA Board of Directors and Staff