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Features & Benefits

Babysitting Services

Child Watch

Age 6 weeks – 3 years

We’ll provide nurturing care for infants and toddlers, 6 weeks to 36 months on a “drop-in” basis for your convenience. Kids experience different areas of play and a reading corner.

Amazing Kids Room

Age 3 – 5 years & Kindergarten

Activity station venue geared to 3–6 year old children. Kids experience computer learning, arts and crafts and enriching activities while parents enjoy other areas of the YMCA.


Teen Zone

For your 6–11 year olds.


Climbing Wall

Two story high indoor Climbing Wall offers challenges for the beginner and advanced climbers.


Computer Zone


Gymnasium

10,000 square foot gym houses hockey, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and multiple preschool activities and programs.


Lap Pool

8 lane, 25 yard lap pool is ideal for members to gain a full body workout and enjoy a wide variety of youth and adult programs and competitive swimming. The temperature is 80–82 degrees.


Multi Purpose Pool

3 lane, 20 yard pool. This warm water indoor pool offers babies and children the perfect environment for instructional classes and allows members to enjoy water aerobics, therapeutic aquatic exercise and diving.


Whirlpool, Steam Room, Sauna

These comfortable amenities provide an opportunity to relax, giving both mind and body a chance to unwind. Follow up your workout or just stop by the center before heading home at the end of the day, and experience the calming effect of these therapeutic member services. A wonderful way to reduce stress for members ages 16 and over.


Wellness Center

The YMCA Wellness Center is open to facility members 16 and older, and young adults ages 12 to 15 when accompanied by an adult and have completed a mandatory orientation. Equipped with a full Nautilus circuit, Techno Gym circuit, free weight area, 51 pieces of cardiovascular equipment.

Ready To Be Fit YMCA Personal Fitness Program

  • A 90 day structured program where you are guided and motivated by your own coach.
  • Exercise begins slowly and gradually increases in a safe and attainable manner.
  • A commitment to exercise 3 days a week for 12 weeks.


Locker Rooms

“Day use” lockers are available for use during the period of your visit to the YMCA. Please use your own lock to secure your clothes and valuables as the YMCA is not responsible or liable for articles damaged, lost, or stolen. Locks left on overnight may be removed by YMCA staff to allow for use by other members, so do not forget to take your lock with you. Some branches do have lockers to rent for an extended period.

  • Adult Male Locker Room for males age 18 and over.
  • Adult Female Locker Room for females ages 18 and over.
  • Male Family Locker Room for male adults accompanying male children and males under 18 years of age.
  • Female Family Locker Room for female adults accompanying femaile children and females under 18 years of age.
  • Special Needs Locker Room for parents/families with children of the opposite gender and those with special needs.


Saint Francis Care

Saint Francis Hospital has collaborated with our YMCA to promote health through education, programs and services that aid in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Saint Francis Care offers a variety of health and wellness activities that promote individual and family healthy lifestyles.


Subway Café

A full service Subway eatery is located inside our YMCA for your convenience. They serve healthy lunch and dinner menus.

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