Founded in 1894, the Kankakee Area YMCA is a nonprofit organization. The organization specializes in community and youth development programs. It organizes various special events, including musical concerts, panel discussions, and literary and poetry reading sessions. Its range of recreational and cultural activities includes games and arts and crafts. The Kankakee Area YMCA conducts yoga, aerobic and karate classes. The organization also supports a variety of sports activities, such as handball, racquetball and basketball. It offers several health and fitness programs for senior citizens. In addition, it conducts swimming lessons for children and adults. The organization specializes in care services for children up to the age of 5. The Kankakee Area YMCA is located in Kankakee, Ill.