The Anaheim Family YMCA was established in 1911 by Charles Pearson (who would later go on to become the city's mayor). The YMCA operated out of a house on Philadelphia Street and began offering Hi-Y clubs in local schools. In 1924, Camp Osceola began the Anaheim Y’s first camping season. The YMCA Indian Guides program got started two years later, providing parents and children the opportunity to share one-on-one experiences.YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America. We work to meet the health and social service needs of 17.9 million men, women, and children.Locally, the Anaheim Family YMCA serves 9,000 men, women and children in the Anaheim, Cypress, La Palma and Stanton communities.