Founded in 1868, the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of health and wellness programs for individuals of all ages. The organization occupies more than 50,000 square feet of space. Its facilities include a college-size gymnasium, dance studio, cardio theater room and racquetball courts. The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has partnerships with the Lansing School District and Tompkins County Triathlon Club. The organization provides a selection of child care and after-school services for the residents of Ithaca and Tompkins counties in New York. It offers group cycling, karate, tai chi and personal fitness coaching classes. The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County organizes family nights and aquatic exercises. In addition, the organization maintains a wellness center.