Try the Y for FREE!
As part of Member Appreciation Month at the Y, we're offering everyone in the metro area a chance to experience the Y for themselves. Stop by any of our five fitness communities, take a tour and receive a FREE one-week pass to use the Y. Work out, swim, take classes and explore the many programs available for kids, families and Active Older Adults
Member Appreciation Month - Giveaways all month long!
All YMCA fitness communities are holding weekly drawings for Y merchandise, gift cards and other fun prizes. Enter each time you visit the Y -- new winners drawn every Friday! Plus, all entries during the month are eligible for the drawing on May 2nd for our Grand Prize -- a Deluxe Des Moines Stay-Cation for four!
Healthy Kids Day: Saturday, April 30
Join YMCAs throughout the community for a day of healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids being kids!
Open House at all branches -- stop by and get a FREE one-week pass to try the Y! Contact the branch for times for specific activities.
Kids ages 8-13 are invited to attend group exercise classes when accompanied by an adult.
Indianola YMCA - Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8:30-10:30 / DNR Archery & Casting Contest
10:30-11:30 / Family Dodgeball/Volleyball
11:00-Noon / Paddleboards & Kayaks in the pool
10:00-Noon / Popcorn Bar
Family STEAM activities in the lobby
John R. Grubb YMCA - Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Just Work Basketball Training Skills
Good Vibes Yoga
Extreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics
Family STEAM activities
Walnut Creek Family YMCA - Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Noon-1:20 / Family Swim
1:30-2:30 / Family Dodgeball
1:30-2:30 / Bounce House and kids' activities with Des Moines Children's Museum
Family STEAM activities
Waukee Family YMCA - Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expanded family swim times
Noon-2 p.m. / Flick 'n' Float
Family Pickleball
Family Yoga
Face Painting
Giveaways
Healthy beverages and snacks
Family STEAM activities
Off-Site Events - Brenton Arboretum - 9:30-11:30
Family Yoga on the lawn
Nature Hikes
Nature Playscape
Nature Art
Wellmark YMCA - Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Heart Walk - meet in lobby at 8:30 a.m.
Healthy beverages and snacks
Family STEAM activities
Reservations:
Pools:
Waukee
Racquetball:
Indianola — Waukee — Wellmark