Y KID CHALLENGE: Because every kid deserves to be a Y kid! supporting the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

Why Give?

It is our belief that every child, no matter their circumstances, have the opportunity to make friends, try new things, and develop leadership skills in a place where they feel safe. These are the building blocks to help children grow in to strong, independent, and compassionate adults. Our goal is never to turn anyone away based on an ability to pay for programs, and we rely on the generous support of donors from our community to make this a reality to children and families in our community.



It is our belief that every child, no matter their circumstances, have the opportunity to make friends, try new things, and develop leadership skills in a place where they feel safe. These are the building blocks to help children grow in to strong, independent, and compassionate adults. Our goal is never to turn anyone away based on an ability to pay for programs, and we rely on the generous support of donors from our community to make this a reality to children and families in our community.




The Youth Development YMCA serves over 14,000 children each year in our Before & After School, School’s Out Camp, and Summer Day Camp programs. Our goal is to never turn a family away based on inability to pay, as it is our belief that every child deserves opportunities to learn and grow in a safe environment. 100% of the dollars raised in the Y Kid Challenge goes directly towards scholarships or financial assistance for families in need.

Thank you for participating in the Y Kid Challenge! 

  1. REGISTER: Join your child's school to register for the Y Kid Challenge.
  2. PARTICIPATE:  There are multiple ways to participate!
    • Donate to the Y Kid Challenge- each dollar you donate is a point!
    • Share your page with others through social media or email. Each dollar someone else donates to your page earns you points. 
    • Choose challenges you’d like to participate in.  Each time you complete a challenge, take a photo, and log it on your account to earn points. 
    1. EARN PRIZES:  Prizes will be given for earning different levels of points.  Pro tip: Every challenge completed will earn you points… telling your friends and family about the Y and securing donations will earn you lots of points!
    2. MAKE A DIFFERENCE:  By completing challenges, raising money, and raising awareness about our YMCA programs, you are making a huge difference and helping the Y to live up to our commitment to serve all in our community.