The MYAA had its official beginning in the spring of 1950. There appear to be two versions on how it actually began. One version is that Walter Kreppel, a Maywood electrician, became disturbed when he noticed a group of boys lingering on a street corner with nothing to do.

In the other version, Mr. Kreppel noticed a group of boys who regularly played in empty lots off Stelling Avenue. Though the stories are different, the outcome was the same. Mr. Kreppel noticed the youngsters and by the next day had organized a baseball team for the boys, 8-12 years old. Walter Kreppel, Anthony Foresta, Sid Hillman, and Henry Miller, Sr., small business owners, financed the team and the boys worked hard at making the idea grow. The Maywood Boys' Club had begun.

The 1950's were a time of rapid growth of the Maywood Boys' Club. As more adults volunteered their time to the organization the baseball program was expanded and the first basketball team was formed. The Club was instrumental in the formation of the country-wide Pee-Wee League.

In 1952, the club was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its stated purpose then, as it is now, was to provide behavioral guidance and to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, and character development of its membership.

In 1954, with over 300 boys in the baseball and basketball programs, arrangements were made to send boys to Camp Ocawasin (summer camp) through the cooperation of the Passaic Boys' Club. In 1956, a group of adult members built a cabin at the camp which was reserved for boys from Maywood.

In the fall of 1957, organized bowling leagues were formed and by the end of the year the MYAA was providing year-round athletic programs for well over 420 Maywood boys.

The 1960's saw continual growth for the MYAA. The baseball program was expanded to enable older boys (13-14 year olds) to participate in the program. A few years later, the program was expanded once more to include 15 year olds.

The ladies of Maywood, who had stayed in the background of the organization in the past, stepped forward and formed the Women’s Auxiliary of the Maywood Boys' Club. The girls of Maywood were invited to participate at Camp Ocawasin (summer camp). In 1969, a Home League Tackle Football program was formed and a traveling basketball team was added. A cheerleading squad was also formed.

The organization continued to grow through the 1970's and 1980's. In 1970, the Connie Mack Baseball League was added for boys 16-18 years old. A Touch Football program was added for younger boys (age 8-10).

During the 1990's, the MYAA continues its growth and expansion. A Girls Basketball program was introduced and has become quite successful. Another outstanding addition to the club has been a Summer-League Basketball program.

The success of the MYAA depends on the voluntary participation of adults. The lack of adult participation has plagued the MYAA at different times in its history, but thanks to the dedication of a handful of men and women, the club has managed to stay afloat and continue to grow. The MYAA has been an important addition to the town of Maywood because it is dedicated to the health and welfare of our children.