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

In the event of dangerous winter weather conditions some class and program schedules, as well as building hours can change. Changes, cancellations, and closures will be communicated via social media stories and app notifications. For details about the updates you can call the branch at 248-547-0030.

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YMCA Membership

Find what moves you. Find your Y.

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.

Stop in any time at the Y and our member engagement team will arrange a tour and provide you with a guest pass to try the Y with full facility access for a limited number of days.

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Everyone belongs at the Y

We offer income-based membership for families with a combined annual household income of less than $49,000*.

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South Oakland Family YMCA Upcoming Events

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.

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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 Hamzik

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

    thamzik@ymcadetroit.org

  • Brittney Lyons

    Member Experience Director

    blyons@ymcadetroit.org

  • Makaya Gardner

    Senior Program Director

    makaya.gardner@ymcadetroit.org

  • Quanshanay Pressley

    Welcome Center Supervisor

    qpressley@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

  • Marla Taylor

    Personal Trainer

    marla.taylor@ymcadetroit.org

  • Amanda Sierra

    Welcome Center Supervisor

    amanda.sierra@ymcadetroit.org