FAMILY YMCA
OF THE DESERT
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
UNITED STATES
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Where We Started
Family YMCA of the Desert has a long history of operating here in the Coachella Valley. Learn more about our accomplishments and major milestones year-by-year.
History of Family YMCA of the Desert
2011: Grand opening of the Palm Desert Aquatics Center.
2005: Opening of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin elementary schools in La Quinta.
2001: Opening of Amelia Earhart Elementary in Indio.
1999: Opening of Child Care Center at Carter Elementary in Palm Desert.
1997: Opening of Jean Benson Preschool in Palm Desert.
1995: Opening of Doris Mechanick Preschool in Indio.
1991: Opening of YMCA La Quinta Preschool.
1990: Opening of San Pablo YMCA facility in Palm Desert.
1989: Program launched at Ford Elementary in Palm Desert.
1988: YMCA holds first annual “Hoedown at Sundown” childcare fundraiser, raising money to support childcare throughout the valley.
1982: Family YMCA of the Desert established.