Knox County YMCA

07/29/2026

A huge thank you to our Annual Support Campaign Donor, Midwest Bank!

Your generosity helps strengthen our programs, support our community, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We’re so grateful for your continued partnership and belief in our mission. 💙

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

What an incredible day at the Knox County YMCA! 💙💚
Thank you to everyone who joined us for today's Grand Opening and Open House celebrating our new Indoor Playground, Youth Center, and Outdoor Wellness Spaces.

We were honored to celebrate alongside community leaders, partners, donors, members, volunteers, and friends who helped make this vision a reality. Your support is creating more opportunities for children to play, teens to connect, families to spend time together, and individuals of all ages to pursue healthier lives.

These new spaces are more than just an investment in our facility, they're an investment in our community and in the future of Knox County.

Thank you to the City of Galesburg, the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, our generous donors, and everyone who helped bring this project to life.

If you couldn't make it today, we invite you to stop by soon and see what's new. We can't wait to welcome you!

📸 Check out some highlights from today's celebration below!

07/28/2026

🌊Our Summer Adventures Day Campers had a splashing time at Lakeside last week on their field trip! 🌞

07/23/2026

🚗💙 Tomorrow is the day!

Stop by Galesburg Ford for the 2nd Annual Drive 4 UR Community event! For every test drive completed, $30 will be donated to the Knox County YMCA, with the opportunity to raise up to $6,000!

📅 Friday, July 24
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📍 Galesburg Ford, 2201 W. Main St.

We are so grateful to Galesburg Ford for choosing to support the Knox County YMCA! 💜

07/22/2026

A huge thank you to our Annual Support Campaign Donor, State Farm Insurance- Ben Forney!

Your generosity helps strengthen our programs, support our community, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We’re so grateful for your continued partnership and belief in our mission. 💙

07/21/2026

💪Group Fitness Schedule effective Tuesday, July 21st! 🏋

07/21/2026

The Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Galesburg will be holding their 2026 Quilt Show at The Knox County YMCA on Saturday, August 1st from 9am-4pm and Sunday, August 2nd from 10am-3pm.

During this time both of our gyms and racquetball court will be unavailable.

Come out and show the Piecemakers Quilt Guild support!

07/20/2026

🚨 Ready to make a difference? 🌊❤️

Become a certified lifeguard through our American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Course at the YMCA!

🏊 American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification-💪 Gain confidence, leadership skills, and valuable work experience.

📅 Class Dates: July 24th: 9am-5pm, July 25th: 1-5pm, July 31st: 9am-5pm, August 1st: 8am-12pm
📍 Location: Family Y- Vitale Pool
🔗 Register today: https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=2063&pid=142780&sid=3303156

Whether you're looking for your first job, a flexible part-time opportunity, or a chance to build life-saving skills, this course will prepare you to respond with confidence and make a real impact in your community.

Your next opportunity starts here. Come train with us and help keep our community safe!