Your health and safety continue to be our top priority. Effective November 17, 2020 in compliance with the increased safety precautions outlined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 11.15.20 to help stop the spread of COVID-19 the following YMCA safety protocols are being implemented until further notice:
- Maintain 12 feet of social distancing when using the wellness center. This means make sure there is one or more vacant machines between users
- Maintain a minimum 6 feet of social distancing at all other times while utilizing YMCA spaces.
- Group exercise, indoor youth sports sampling, team sports including swim teams and pickup basketball are suspended until further notice
- Family locker rooms are available for changing only
- The track is open, please maintain social distancing while using
- The pool is open by reservation for lap swimming
- The gym will be open with very limited access by reservation
Learn more about the order here: Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253.
Our YMCA continues to work to keep you safe. We are frequently cleaning each hour, circulating fresh air throughout our buildings, having multiple easily accessible hand sanitizer and cleaning supply stations for member and staff use throughout our facilities and requiring facial coverings for everyone who enters our YMCAs. Thank you for your membership. We look forward to continuing to serve your safely.
We have made available on our website both our pandemic response plan, our phased reopening plan and our welcome back safety protocol video. Thank you for your membership. We look forward to continuing to serve you safely.
Hip Hip Hoooray! All our YMCAs are open!
7 Full Facilities, 3 Community Initiatives, 2 Camps and 1 Community Site. We are open and ready to serve you. Thank you for your patience as we resume services and programs in phases to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
Presently you can enjoy the following at anyone of your YMCAS:
A great workout in our wellness center: We have cardio and strength training equipment available. No appointment needed. Please practice 6ft of social distancing when using equipment and wear a mask covering your mouth and nose.
An invigorating group exercise class: We are offering limited group exercises classes including low impact and silver sneakers; registration is required to ensure social distancing requirements are maintained. There are no additional charges for group exercise. Again 6ft of social distancing and proper mask wearing is required to participate in the classes. Contact a YMCA directly to make a reservation.
A refreshing swim in our pools: We are providing swim time by reservation only, there are no additional charges to use the pools. Check available times here and contact a ymca branch to confirm your reservation. Masks may be removed only during swim time. Contact a YMCA directly to make a reservation.
Reach your goal with a partner: Personal training sessions are now available, contact your local Y directly for more information.
Free play in our gyms: Free play is available in our gyms. Reservations are not required. It is first come first serve. Access is limited per the health department to 25% capacity. Masks must be worn covering your mouth and nose while using the gym.
Available Amenities:
- 7 Facilities open to serve you at no additional costs
- YMCA App for touchless entry scanning – download today
- In door tracks
- Family Locker Rooms – open for changing only no showers
- Cleaning stations throughout every YMCA with CDC approved cleaners
- Discounts on day camp, childcare, family camp and more.
- Free sports sampling classes for youth age 5 to 13
- Free After School Media Club (ASMC) for high schools students
Please bring your own towel and water bottle.
Coming Soon:
- Childwatch
- Mens and Womens Locker Rooms
- Expanded Group Exercise classes
- Saunas where available
Member Appreciation Days
Saturday November 21 to Wednesday November 25, 2020
- Visit the Y and be entered for a chance to win a free family camp weekend in 2021 and host of other cool prizes: Yeti Cups, Backpacks, and more
- Refer a new member and receive free membership for one month
The Health and Safety of Members and Staff is Priority
Our YMCA Core Values are Caring, Honesty, Inclusion, Respect and Responsibility. We are helping to realize these ideals by providing space and services that are clean, welcoming and fun. We continue to practice CDC safety protocols including:
- Social distancing – maintaining 6ft or more in our facilities, this includes the wellness centers, gyms, pools, and group exercise classes.
- Wearing PPE – everyone, staff and members must wear a facial covering. Proper facial covering means covering your nose and mouth. Mask wearing protects you and others around you. Honestly, wearing a mask as we live through an international pandemic is a true demonstration that we all are caring, respectful and responsible. Thank you for adhering to this policy.Our aim is to keep the doors open to serve you. Preventing outbreaks will help us do just that.
Remember, all memberships are association-wide and good to use at all YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit locations. Please also note guidelines are subject to change as we monitor best healthy and safety practices, along with federal, state and local regulations. We will update you as changes occur.
Other Important YMCA News:
Play
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The Aspen Institute recognizes the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit as a 2020 Project Play Champion for establishing the YMCA Positive Play Initiative (YPPI). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is one of only 19 organizations from across the United States who were presented this honor. Learn more about the winners here.
Great news: your YMCA we will be bringing this nationally recognized YPPI SportPort program to all our YMCA branches at no additional cost to members. Please click here for dates and times and to register. SportPort provides sports sampling in hockey, baseball, football, basketball, soccer and more.
The Y Media Works After School Media Club is a fun and engaging weekly online media arts program for Metro Detroit high school students offered throughout the 2020-2021 school year by Y Arts Detroit in partnership with The Detroit Creativity Project.
It’s free for students in grades 9-12. Limited slots are filling fast, register online here.
Dreaming of summer
Overnight Camp 2021 Early registration is open and Camp Ohiyesa and Camp Nissokone. Enroll early and save!
The YMCA will be distributing over a 100 complete Thanksgiving meal baskets to deserving families. Make a difference and contribute to this worthy cause.
Bright futures begin at the Y
We are offering Tuition-Free Preschool for children age four (4) by December 4, 2020, A family of four (4) is eligible with incomes up to $104,808. See guidelines for more details and enroll today.
We are enrolling children in Early Learning Centers for children ages six (6) weeks to 5 years (Pre-K) at the Farmington and Boll Family YMCA. Register your child today.
We are accepting enrollments for school-age children at all our YMCA Learning Centers at Boll, Downriver, Farmington, Camp Ohiyesa, and South Oakland, financial assistance is available. Enroll your child today.
Your place, your pace! Activate your STAR POWER this year by joining us for our virtual Girls on the Run 5K event November 13-15 to celebrate the unstoppable strength and power of girls in our community. Register Today!
The Y Nourish grab-and-go fall meal program is distributing meals weekly. See schedule here.
Start your career at the Y
We are hiring Lifeguards and Learning Assistants. Free training is available. Apply here today.
Our Impact
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has been serving Metropolitan Detroit for over 168 years. We are here to help make every day better for Family and Community, Children and Youth, and Health and Wellness. Together we will survive, revitalize, and thrive. Learn about our impact in our October Impact Report.
Health and Safety Friendly Reminder
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, MDHHS on Monday October 5, 2020 issued an order requiring wearing facial coverings, social distancing and gathering limitations. Learn more here.
Please know that the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will continue to follow the current health and safety guidelines as outlined in our reopening and pandemic response plan, which are based upon the Center for Disease Control, CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, MDHHS recommended best practices. Facial coverings will continue to be required while on YMCA premises. We are confident in the procedures and protocol we have in place.
We have made available on our website both our pandemic response plan and our phased reopening plan.
Thank you for your cooperation with helping to keep our communities safe.