History

In 2001, thanks to the efforts of the Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Trust (SRCT) and the local community, the Skaneateles Community Center opened.  The facility, owned by the SRCT, was operated by the Town of Skaneateles for ten years.  The Auburn YMCA-WEIU Board of Directors and the SRCT entered into a management agreement to operate the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center effective August 1, 2010.  The SRCT owns the facility and is responsible for capital items; the Auburn YMCA assumes all operational responsibilities. As a branch of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU, the Skaneateles Y operates as an independent site, serving the residents of the greater Skaneateles community, with its own staff, programs and operating budget.  The Auburn YMCA offers   administrative support and program resources. Establishment of policies, fiscal oversight and strategic planning for both the Auburn and Skaneateles branches is the responsibility of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU Board of Directors.The addition of the Skaneateles Y as a branch provides a unique value to the members of both communities.  Membership reciprocity allows Y members to use the facilities and participate in programs at either Y.

Programs & Services

The Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center offers programs for people of all ages,    abilities and incomes.  The Mary H. Soderberg Aquatic Center offers lap and recreational swimming, swim lessons, aquatic exercise classes, a water slide and waterworks.  Cardio and strength equipment and more than 60 fitness classes are available to meet the health and wellness needs of individuals of all ages and fitness levels.  School age child care is available before and after school, on school vacation days and snow days and during summer vacation.  Preschool programs, dance and theater arts and free babysitting, are available for children.  The Allyn Arena, a year-round ice rink, is home to the Skaneateles and Solvay Boys Varsity Ice Hockey teams, the Skaneateles Figure Skating Club, the Skaneateles Youth Hockey Association, hockey leagues, skating lessons and special events

Our First Year in Review

The Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center enjoyed a very successful year by virtually every measure. Our dedicated, caring staff is at the core of our success. 

A few highlights:
The Y’s operational deficit was reduced by fifty percent.

Membership grew from 2300 to more than 3100 people.

More than 60 fitness classes are offered, a fifty percent increase over a year ago;
a new fitness room was constructed to meet the increased demand.

Thanks to SkanRaces.com. and their generous donation to Swim Free, two-hundred and fifty 7-year olds received free swim lessons.

Community support from the SRCT, SkanRaces.com, the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Clubs and the Skaneateles Central School District was instrumental in enabling the Y to provide services and programs to thousand of local residents.

Collaborations with local organizations, including P.E.A.C.E. Inc., the Skaneateles Youth Hockey Association, the Skaneateles Figure Skating Club and the Lightning Swim teamstrengthened program services for the young and young at heart.

The William G. Allyn Arena served as home ice for Solvay Varsity Ice Hockey Team as well as a new adult hockey league.

Expanded licensing capacity allowed the before and after school child care program to grow to more than 60 children.

Preschool programming expanded to include Terrific Twos, Y-Preschool, Happy Feet, Little Lakers, Y-Frogs and Y-Dolphins, keeping our youngest members happy and engaged in healthful activities.