ST. CHARLES YMCA
Whether you're looking for group exercise classes, swimming lessons, sports leagues, day camps, or just more quality family time, the Y has the program for you and your family!
Train with friends, lose weight, build strength, try a new class, and take care of the whole you. We're here to help you get healthier and have fun while doing it.
Fitness Classes
The Y offers hundreds of free classes led by trained, responsive, and fun instructors. Try indoor cycling, zumba, yoga and pilates, water exercises, and more. Check the schedule and reserve your space today!
Personal Training
Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, training for an event, getting ready for that high school reunion, or just looking for a more healthy lifestyle, the Y’s certified personal trainers can help you achieve those goals safely, efficiently, and with the support you need. Register now!
Healthy Lifestyles at the YMCA
The Y is committed to ensuring healthy living across the region through programs that support those who’ve been diagnosed or are at risk for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure, and obesity. Check out our programs to learn more!
Complimentary Fitness Orientation
Whether you’re new to exercise or in tip-top shape, the Y offers a 30-minute complimentary fitness orientation with our experienced fitness staff. Let us help you get started on your journey to a healthier lifestyle with a plan customized to your goals.
The Y strives to help all ages learn how to swim so they can stay safe around water, have fun and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living.
Swim Lessons
Swim lessons at the Y focus on learning vital water safety skills and stroke development through a progressive swim lesson curriculum. Swimmers develop self-esteem while creating positive experiences that last a lifetime.
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Water Exercise
Utilize the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. Instructors lead small groups through water choreography and resistance exercises.
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Recreational Swimming
Drop into our pool for lap swim, family swim, or recreational swim. Check the pool schedule to find a time that works for you and your family. Don't forget our indoor Kiddie play structure!
Swim Team
The St. Charles Y Stingrays Swim Team is for boys and girls ages 5-21 who want to swim competitively in a fun environment.
Work in Aquatics
The Y offers lifeguard and swim instructor certification courses to give you the tools needed to be successful. Join our aquatics team today!
Our goal is to help families build stronger bonds and be involved in the community, all while having fun. We offer sports for youth and adults, from traditional sports to esports!
Traditional Youth Sports
The Y offers year-round team sports for kids of all ages and skill levels. Every child plays at least half of every game. We welcome Y members and non-members to participate, practice and play. Most sports are offered in 8-week sessions with one game and one practice per week for children K-8. Preschool sports typically have one practice per week with a scrimmage at the end of the season.
Typical Sports Offered
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- T-Ball
Adult Pick-Up Basketball
Adult Pick-Up Basketball is for those age 18 and up looking to have a place to work hard, play hard and have fun in a weekly full-court meetup. Check out our gym schedule for available pick-up times.
Pickleball
Pickleball is offered in our gym for open play. Equipment is provided. Check out our gym schedule for available times!
The values and skills learned early in life are vital building blocks for a successful adulthood, and we believe all kids deserve a strong start and a safe place to grow. Parents trust the Y’s child care programs to support and nurture their children from infancy through the teen years and help them become strong, capable and engaged young people.
Child Watch
While you're increasing your heart rate, your kids can play, release some energy and make new friends in a supervised, caring environment - all free with your Y family membership.
Summer Camp
At Y camp, kids have the opportunity to explore, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, above all, it’s so fun! We offer camp throughout the entire summer! Our camps are designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that include arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips and more. Camps are themed weekly. Most camp activities are held outdoors with indoor activities provided based on the day and theme. Day campers are divided into groups by the grade level they are entering in the fall. Registration opens on December 26 for the following summer.
School's Out Camp
We offer Schools Out Camp on the days school may not be in session. Campers have fun and stay busy with arts, crafts, group games, sports, swimming and much more!
From munch & learn events to stitch club, we offer adult enrichment programs that bring together people who love to learn.
The Y's success relies significantly on the generous volunteers who donate their time and talents to make a difference in the community. When you volunteer at the Y, you are joining more than 5,000 other volunteers taking an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood.
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Find health and wellness advice from our Y experts and learn about new initiatives throughout the Gateway Region YMCA.