• There’s two ways to save when you join in February:

    Join in person and don’t pay again until April!

    Join online and get 25% off your first month!

Exterior of the South Oakland Family YMCA

South Oakland Family YMCA

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Goal-Smashing Empowerment.

Whatever your fitness goals are, EGYM will help you reach them. EGYM is personalized strength equipment designed to take your goals, body type, and performance into account when selecting your training regime.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 6:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday 6:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday 6:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Thursday 6:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Friday 6:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Program Schedules

If Royal Oak Schools close due to weather conditions that make roads unsafe, all morning classes and programs will be canceled. The status of afternoon and evening classes and programs will be re-evaluated at noon on that day. We update our schedules as often as possible to keep them timely, but we’re unable to present up-to-the-minute accuracy. If you have questions about our current schedules, please call us at 248-547-0030.

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YMCA Membership

you and us. We’re stronger together.

  • There’s two ways to save if you join the Y in February:

    Join the Y in February and get March free!

    Stop in at the YMCA to get started.

    Join online by February 28th & take 25% off your first month!

    Use the code JOIN2526 when you sign up online.

    Discounts cannot be combined. Please contact us or stop in at your local YMCA for details.

As a member of the Y you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals

South Oakland Family YMCA Upcoming Events

  • Sports Sampler
  • Building Your Mindfulness Muscles

See all upcoming YMCA Events on our Events page.

South Oakland YMCA Programs

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Youth and Adult Sports

At the Y, children learn basic fundamental skills using age-appropriate equipment.

Family swim - a photo of girls smiling while in they are in the swimming pool

Youth and Adult Swim Lessons

Make a big splash with swim lessons!

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Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Spark a passion for a new skill or hobby with a Youth Enrichment or Recreation Program.

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About the South Oakland Family YMCA

Located in the heart of Royal Oak, the South Oakland Family YMCA has is a fully equipped community facility.

South Oakland Family YMCA Amenities

  • Health & Wellness Center
  • Indoor Running & Walking Track
  • Fitness Studios
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Workout Child Watch
  • Locker Rooms
  • Dry Sauna
  • Wi-Fi Internet Access

South Oakland Family YMCA Leadership

  • Tricia

    Tricia Hamzik

    Vice President of Operations – Health and Wellness, South Oakland Family YMCA Executive Director

    thamzik@ymcadetroit.org

  • Makaya Adams

    Associate Executive Director

    makaya.gardner@ymcadetroit.org

  • Chimere Ansley

    Youth and Family Program Director

    csutton@ymcadetroit.org

  • Jodi Apsey

    Business Office Manager

    japsey@ymcadetroit.org

  • Jamie Ramahi

    Aquatics Director

    jamie.ramahi@ymcadetroit.org

  • Austin Grignon

    Personal Trainer

    austin.grignon@ymcadetroit.org

  • Kayanne Abejuro

    Fitness Experience Director

    kayanne.abejuro@ymcadetroit.org

  • Amanda Sierra

    Welcome Center Supervisor

    amanda.sierra@ymcadetroit.org

  • Ryan Govan

    Personal Trainer

    ryan.govan@ymcadetroit.org

  • Jalen Simmons

    Personal Trainer

    jalen.simmons@ymcadetroit.org