Countryside YMCA - Our History

This year Countryside YMCA celebrates our 40th anniversary of serving the Warren County community.  

The vision for this YMCA came from industrialist Ralph J. Stolle and land developer George Henkle, and they enlisted other community leaders to join them. Today, this YMCA serves Warren County's almost 215,000 residents and we have continually adapted our programming and renovated our building to meet the desires and needs of our community.  

Through all the decades, one thing that hasn’t changed is our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

As the future unfolds we know that with our strength, flexibility, and enduring mission we will continue to serve our community in relevant ways for generations to come. 

Now
2017

Renovations to our 1618 Deerfield Road building allow Before and Aftercare and preschool to move from Lebanon City Schools into this new location.

2016
The Little Miami Learning Center licensed childcare, which is owned and operated by the Y, moves to a new location at Countryside YMCA | Maineville.
2015
During our Makeover Madness Renovation, 40% of the building was renovated.
2013
Otterbein Life Enrichment Center opens in Lebanon.
2007
The Countryside YMCA | Landen location opens with more fitness options and amenities to better serve the Deerfield Township area.

2001
The Y partners with Atrium Medical Center, and physical therapy and rehabilitation programs are now on site.
2001
A significant expansion sees the creation of the Cardio Strength Center, Family Aquatic Center, Sports Arena, gym, and indoor track.
1995
A remodeling creates our comfortable Stolle Center.
1989
The Children's Center, our full-time child care program begins.
1988
The Day Camp shelter opens.

1985
Y members join in a mortgage-burning ceremony.
1978
The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA opens its doors.
1977

Groundbreaking for the initial 107,000 square foot building.

1976
Fund raising campaign gets underway.
1973
The Design and Building committee begins work.

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Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Through donations made to our Annual Campaign we fund programs to support our community.

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