About the Washington University Campus YMCA

The Washington University Campus Y was chartered on campus in 1912. It was interrupted by WWI and reorganized in 1924. The Campus Y has been an active student organization on campus ever since, offering a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of the students, Washington University and the greater St. Louis community.

During the school year 2006-2007:
• 895 Washington University students, participated in Campus Y Programs.
• 95 Student Leaders led our programs
• 47,881 hours of service were provided to the community.
• 10,843 people locally, nationally and internationally were served.
• The estimated economic impact of our service programs was $898,726.

We currently have 24 programs running through the Campus Y and are always interested in students' ideas for more! Take a look at our Program List located on our Volunteer page

our MISSION
The Campus Y is a student-centered organization dedicated to developing ethical leaders of exemplary character by applying the principles of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis in partnership with Washington University.

our VALUES
Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are the basics for all that we do.

our VISION
We believe the Washington University Campus Y will become known as a pre-eminent student-centered organization and will grow in stature and respect in the Washington University community. Our efforts will continue to reflect the principles of ethical and responsible leadership in everything we do.