Volleyball was invented at the Holyoke (Mass.) YMCA in 1895, by William Morgan, an instructor at the Y who felt that basketball was too strenuous for businessmen. Morgan blended elements of basketball, tennis and handball into the game and called it mintonette. The name "volleyball" was first used in 1896 during an exhibition at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts to better describe how the ball went back and forth over the net.

Adult Programs & Sports

The Upper Bucks YMCA offers some specific program and sports opportunities in which adult members can participate in addition to use of our Wellness Center and Natatorium. Session fees may apply.

Programs

CPR and First Aid

The YMCA offers CPR and First Aid classes. Classes do not run during the summer.

Sports

Volleyball

Open Volleyball, Mondays from 8:15 to 10:00 pm, is a very popular evening at the YMCA. Full, Program and Non Members, ages 13 and up, are welcome to join (there is a session fee for Program and Non Members). Interested players may sign up at the Welcome Center or on-line.

Basketball

Open Basketball is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Players, ages 13 and up, are welcome. Check class schedules at the Welcome Center for other available open times.

Arts and Humanities Classes

In cooperation with the Katie Stauffer memorial Arts and Cultural Center, the Upper Bucks YMCA is proud to offer a variety of art classes for children, youth and adults.

Additionally, the Upper Bucks YMCA will run workshops and lectures to build the spirit and mind. Past offerings have included a course in geneology and a scrapbooking workshop.

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