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| − | '''Y.M.C.A.''' ('''Young Men's Christian Association''') is a [[non-profit]] [[community service]] organization founded in [[London]] in 1844. Originally a men (and boys) only facility, the YMCA has changed to admit women (and girls). Activities that take place at the YMCA include swimming, basketball, working out, day care services, and more. | + | '''Y.M.C.A.''' ('''Young Men's Christian Association''') is a [[non-profit]] [[community service]] organization founded in [[London]] in 1844. Originally a men (and boys) only facility, the YMCA has changed to admit women (and girls). Activities that take place at the YMCA include [[swimming]], [[basketball]], [[working out]], [[day care]] services, and more. |
There used to be a equivalent group for women only called the [[YWCA]]. | There used to be a equivalent group for women only called the [[YWCA]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:15, August 11, 2009
Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) is a non-profit community service organization founded in London in 1844. Originally a men (and boys) only facility, the YMCA has changed to admit women (and girls). Activities that take place at the YMCA include swimming, basketball, working out, day care services, and more.
There used to be a equivalent group for women only called the YWCA.