Indoor, Ironman, Challenge,

Indoor Ironman Challenge

Challenge yourself with our month-long Indoor Ironman competition! Swim/row, bike, and run the distance of an Ironman at your own pace. Challenge begins February 1!
 

Group Fitness Classes

The Y offers a wide array of group fitness classes that are FREE for Y members including cycling, strength training, yoga, aqua aerobics, Zumba®, and more.

Sunday Hours Returning!

Sunday hours will return to the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph & Niles-Buchanan YMCAs on Sunday, January 2! Both branches will be open from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.

 

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Events

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Jan

Kids Night Out

YMCA O'Brien Center
Kids Night Out Let us watch the kids for a night! Each month, your child can have an exciting Saturday evening at the Y while you take some time for yourself! We will play, create crafts, watch a movie, and...

12

Feb

Kids Night Out

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
Kids Night Out Let us watch the kids for a night! Each month, your child can have an exciting Saturday evening at the Y while you take some time for yourself! We will play, create crafts, watch a movie, and...

19

Feb

Kids Night Out

Niles-Buchanan YMCA
Kids Night Out Let us watch the kids for a night! Each month, your child can have an exciting Saturday evening at the Y while you take some time for yourself! We will play, create crafts, watch a movie, swim,...

26

Feb

Kids Night Out

YMCA O'Brien Center
Kids Night Out Let us watch the kids for a night! Each month, your child can have an exciting Saturday evening at the Y while you take some time for yourself! We will play, create crafts, watch a movie, and...
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News

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Jan

Secrets of a Weight Loss Champion

Secrets of a Weight Loss Champion By Chrissie Kaufmann, YMCA of Greater Michiana For many of us, January is dominated by our weight loss resolutions. We may start off strong by counting calories and working out, but slow progress may...

08

Dec

In Search of a Bigger Heart

By Chrissie Kaufmann, YMCA of Greater Michiana Sometimes the troubles of the world directly affect our lives. The continued pandemic and its variants are stressing our local hospitals, supply chain bottlenecks are leaving empty spaces on store shelves, and inflation...

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Nov

Prioritizing an Ounce of Prevention

In 1735, Benjamin Franklin published a persuasive article on fire safety in The Pennsylvania Gazette that began with the now-famous proverb “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This phrase came to mind recently when I realized...

11

Oct

Glow Sticks, Teal Pumpkins and The Best Birthday Ever

I consider myself an expert on autumn festivities and Halloween traditions. After all, I grew up in the Midwest where the leaves change each year and costumed children dash from door to door in search of treats. My most impressive...
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The YMCA has helped me go through my second cancer episode (chemo) with confidence and feeling healthy! LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and STAYSTRONG are the two experiences I’ll never forget. The coaches are simply amazing!
Narlo
The Y has given my children opportunities to develop life-long skills as well as given them the opportunity to learn and socialize at a young age.
Serita
As an octogenarian, the Y keeps me active, healthy, and socially involved.
John
The dynamics of the Y and its integration into the community is an outstanding example of what can be done locally to help improve people’s lives.
Tom
I love that the Y has a place for my child to go while I can work out. We also love the fitness classes for both kids and adults!
Libdsey
The Y is a huge benefit for the community. I have a stronger emphasis on physical fitness since I retired, and as a result of working out at the Y and other activities, I have lost over 15 pounds in 6 months.
John & Sheila
I just want to say how IMPRESSED I have been with his [swim] teachers! I’m shocked how much progress [my child] has made in such a short period of time. You guys are really something special.
Shayna