Program Guide
Community Services Cook County Community YMCA Downtown Duluth YMCA YMCA Camp Miller YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
Duluth Area Family YMCA
REGISTRATION OPTIONS 1. Go to www.duluthymca.org 2. Contact the Member Service Desk 3. Walk in and stop by the Member Service Desk Need-Based Financial Assistance Available for Memberships and/or Programs
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION Payment Methods At the Y, payment is accepted by cash, check, electronic fund transfer (EFT), or credit card (Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express). Phone and online registration must be paid by EFT or credit card. The full class fee must be paid to guarantee your spot. Credit/Refund Policy Credits and refunds are given for the following reasons: 1. A medical condition prevents you from participating. 2. The Y cancels a program session date (excluding cancellations for weather) without a make-up date opportunity. 3. You transfer to a Duluth YMCA program at a lower price. Weather Policy For your safety and for the safety of our staff, the Y may be forced to cancel a class and/or close for a portion of the day during severe weather. If school is canceled overnight, all morning programs will be canceled through 2:00 p.m. This includes all youth and adult classes, lessons, Kids Club, and activities. Evening program closures/cancellations will be determined by 2:00 p.m. Unfortunately, we are not able to reschedule or refund classes canceled due to poor weather conditions.
*Winter I 2026 Registration dates will open December 1st, 2025 for Y Members and December 8th, 2025, for Youth and Community Members.
Join our community
Rent a space from the YMCA for your wedding, family reunion, birthday party, holiday celebration, or business event! For more information please contact the member service desk: Cook County Community YMCA 218.387.3386 Downtown Duluth YMCA 218.722.4745 The YMCA at The Essentia Wellness Center 218.241.8008 YMCA Camp Miller 218.722.4745 ext. 170 Harbor Highlands 218.722.4745 ext.120 The Y at the Woodland Community Center 218.464.5172
Y at Woodland Community Center: Gymnastics Floor Community Room
Downtown Duluth YMCA: Kid’s Gym/Rock Wall Rec/Lap Pool Therapy/Family Pool Hot Tub and Sauna Full or Half Gym Meeting Rooms Group Exercise Floor Track Area Mind & Body Studio Racquetball Courts Wellness Center Training Space
Duluth Area Family YMCA Locations
YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center: Rec/Lap Pool Splash Pad Full or Half Gym Therapy/Family Pool Hot Tub and Sauna Meeting Rooms Track Area Fitness Studios Fully Licensed Child Care Community Rooms & Kitchen
Membership Benefits Full use of the Downtown Duluth YMCA, The YMCA at The Essentia Wellness Center, and the Cook County Community YMCA including: Basketball & Volleyball Courts - Lap Pool - Hot Tub - Therapy Pool - Splash Pad - Waterslide - Water Vortex - Indoor Track - Racquetball/Handball - Wellness Center - Sauna - Rock Climbing Wall - Kids Club - Training Gym - Queenax Functional Training Center - Group Exercise Classes Health and Wellness Cardio and Weight Equipment - Fitness Evaluations - Body Analysis - Blood Pressure Checks - Basic Orientations - Personal Training - Small Group Training - Physical Therapy Services Other Benefits Member-only pricing on programs and events with priority registration (excluding youth memberships) - 3 FREE Guest Passes per year per membership - Free Group Exercise opportunities at the Woodland Community Center and Gary New Duluth Rec. Center - Insurance Reimbursement Opportunities - YMCA Nationwide Membership* accepted while utilizing your home facility more than 51% of the time. *Nationwide Memberships are not available for all membership types. Please call the Y you are looking to visit before attending.
2025 Session Dates
Downtown Duluth YMCA/ YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
Cook County Community YMCA
Winter Session I:
January 5 - February 15
Registration Opens
Y Member: December 16
Youth and Community Members: December 23
Winter Session II:
February 23 - April 5
February 16 - March 29
Y Member: February 3
Youth and Community Members: February 10
Spring Session:
April 6 - May 17
Y Member: March 17
Y Member: March 24
Youth and Community Members: March 24
Youth and Community Members: March 31
Summer Session 1:
June 8 - July 19
June 15 - August 2
Y Member: May 5
Y Member: May 12
Youth and Community Members: May 12
Youth and Community Members: May 19
Summer Session II:
July 20 - August 29
Fall I:
September 7 - October 18
September 14 - October 25
Y Member: August 18
Youth and Community Members: August 25
Fall II:
October 26 - December 13
November 2 - December 20
Y Member: October 6
Y Member: October 20
Youth and Community Members: September 13
Youth and Community Members: October 27
YMCA Camp Miller Residential Camp Day Camp Cabin Rentals Weddings Corporate Retreats
Harbor Highlands: Lower Level Gym Outdoor Basketball Court Conference Room Outdoor Patio
Cook County Community YMCA: Rec/Lap Pool Waterslide Full or Half Gym Whirlpool and Sauna Meeting Room Fitness Studio Walking Track Fully Licensed Child Care
Aquatics
Strong Swimmers, Confident Kids Learn-to-Swim Programs Progressive youth lessons, parent and child lessons, and private lessons are available for all skill levels. Preschool and school-aged group lessons are offered at the Cook County Community YMCA, the Downtown Duluth YMCA, and at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center to help fit swimming lessons into your family's schedule. Traditional Sessions: Morning and evenings, once per week for 6 weeks based on age groups: · Swim Starters (6-36 months) · Swim Basics (3-5 years old) · Swim Basics & Swim Strokes (6-12 years old) Flexible Options: Private and semi-private lessons are a great option for children or adults who are unable to participate in group lessons due to age, cognitive, behavioral, physical, communication, or fear-related barriers. These lessons provide personalized instruction to help every swimmer build confidence and progress at their own pace in a supportive environment. Please visit our website or contact the front desk for more information.
Northerns Swim Team Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center The Northerns Swim Team is a place for all youth to have a place to be, belong, and become. We believe in having fun and learning to enjoy the sport of competitive swimming. We emphasize the development of life-long values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, resiliency, personal growth, and positivity. We strive to help athletes develop healthy attitudes toward competition and to promote a healthy lifestyle. **Mastery of strokes is NOT reuired to join the Northerns swim team. Participants must: be able to swim 25 yards (8 and under) or 50 yards (9 and older) of freestyle and backstroke; be comfotable in water where they cannot touch; be comfortable submerging their entire face; and be able to demonstrate breath control.** To learn more about our competitive swim team, please visit our team website or contact our Northerns Swim Team Head Coach at ymcanortherns@duluthymca.org. Pre-season: September Regular season: October-February
* Session being offered may change due to locations
Parent/Child Swim Lessons | 6-36 months Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center A great introduction to the aquatics environment for little ones. Children develop body awareness, independence, water safety skill, and stroke development through guided practice, songs, and games. Normally Offered: Year Round Preschool Swim Lessons | Ages 3-5 Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Kids learn safe water habits, underwater explorations, how to swim to safety, and how to exit the water. Lessons are a mix of activities, games, and drills. Normally Offered: Year Round School-Age Swim Lessons | Ages 6-12 Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency, youth progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes. Normally Offered: Year Round Adaptive Lessons Locations offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Adaptive swim lessons use techniques that place emphasis on swimming skills to accommodate individual abilities, needs, and goals, regardless of age. Lessons are created for, but not limited to, those with physical, sensory, communication, or behavior challenges. To learn more, please contact Logan Thoreson, EWC Aquatics Director at lthoreson@duluthymca.org or call 218.241.8008 ext. 524. Northerns Swim Club | Ages 5-18 Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Coaches work with swimmers to refine the 4-core competitive swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) as well as their competitive starts and turns. Throught the program, swimmers will learn the elements to create healthy habits by incorporating a variety of training techniques including stroke drills, sets, pacing, and dry-land activities. **Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool on their own.** Offered: April-May U.S. Masters/ Tri-Swim Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Masters Swim is a program for swimmers ages 16+ who enjoy early morning swimming. Whether you are looking to improve basic strokes, become more efficient in the water, or are training for your next triathlon, get ready for a fun and rewarding workout! Normally Offered: Year Round Adult Swim Lessons Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Welcome to our adult swim lessons, where we focus on building confidence and skill in the water. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, our supportive environment and experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. We'll cover essential swimming fundamentals, improve your comfort and safety, and work towards achieving your personal aquatic goals! Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA For teens and adults looking to develop swim skills, independence, comfort, and stroke skills. Please contact Karen Runkle at 218.387.3386 ext. 603 or krunkle@cookcountyymca.org for more information about adult lessons. Adult Intro to Lap Swimming Locations offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Join us for our Intro to Lap Swimming class! With expert coaching and encouragement from fellow swimmers, you'll enhance your strokes, boost endurance, and gain confidence in the water. Stop dreaming about being a swimmer dive in and make it a reality! This class is designed for adults that are comfortable in the water and have the ability to float and tread water. Big Water Swim Challenge Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Join us in the next installment of the Big Water Swim Challenge! Do it yourself or put together a team of four and set your goals for trying to swim the next big lake. Make sure to mark down your progress on the poster in the pool area! Runs annually from November to May.
Cook County Community YMCA · Balance and Flex Together · Cardio Blast Together · Cycle Together · Get Strong · Oula · Silver Sneakers Yoga · Strength Train Together · Water Fitness · Yoga · Zumba Gold
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Downtown Duluth YMCA · Boot Camp · Cycling · Fitness Yoga · Full Body · Gentle Yoga · Muscle Pump · Strength Express · Total Condition · TRX Group Suspension · Water Aerobics · Yoga Barre/Sculpt
The Y at the Woodland Community Center · Asahi · ForeverWell Combo · Gentle Chair Yoga · Staying Active and Independent for Life (S.A.I.L.)
Gary New Duluth (GND) Recreation Center · ForeverWell Core & Flex · Gentle Chair Yoga · Staying Active and Independent for Life (S.A.I.L.)
ForeverWell Functional Fitness Training Locations offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Add a little bit of playground-like fun back into your life with the ForeverWell Functional Fitness Training! You’ll learn many movements to give you a total body strength and cardio workout in a small group setting on our Queenax functional fitness unit. Improve your balance, strength, and endurance under the guidance of a Queenax certified Personal Trainer. (Ages 55+) Normally Offered: Fall I & II, Winter I & II, and Spring Functional Fitness Training Locations offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Unleash your potential with our high-intensity Functional Fitness Training class! This circuit-based workout uses our Queenax playground unit to challenge your strength, endurance, and agility. In a dynamic small-group setting, you’ll push your limits with functional movements designed to build total-body power and cardio endurance. Led by a Queenax-certified Personal Trainer, this class will have you climbing, jumping, and pushing past boundaries. Are you ready to level up? (Ages 16+) Normally Offered: Fall I & II, Winter I & II, and Spring Rock Steady Boxing Locations offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Rock Steady Boxing is an empowering fitness program specifically designed to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson's Disease. Through a non-contact, boxing-based curriculum, participants engage in a variety of rigorous exercises tailored to combat the challenges of Parkinson's. Every session is an opportunity to build strength, agility, and hope, helping individuals fight back against the disease with determination and resilience. Normally Offered: Year Round Sports Prep Locations offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA This progressive strength and conditioning program is designed for athletes in grades 6-12 looking to get the edge over the competition. Exercises will be sports specific dependent on the athletes enrolled each session. Normally Offered: Summer I & II Week Starter Locations offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Kick off your Monday with an intense, full-body workout that energizes and empowers. Using equipment like medicine balls, kettlebells, and tires, this station-based class builds strength, endurance, and conditioning to fuel your week ahead! Normally Offered: Year Round Women with Weights Locations offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Build confidence and strength with certified personal trainer in a 6-week progressive strength training program. This class is offered for those at the beginner or intermediate levels. (Ages 16+) Normally Offered: Year Round
Prevent T2 (CDC Recognized) Location offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center The Prevent T2 lifestyle change program is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This proven program can help you make modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half. This is a year-long program. For additional information, email preventt2@duluthymca.org or call 218.241.8008 ext. 587.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center · Aqua Zumba · Buti Yoga · Boot Camp · Chair Yoga · Core Challenge · Cycling · Fitness Yoga · ForeverWell Combo · ForeverWell Motion · ForeverWell Strength · Gentle Yoga · HIIT · Pilates · PlyoJam · SilverSneakers Classic · Staying Active and Independent for Life (S.A.I.L.) · Step and Strength · Tai Jui Quan · Total Body Conditioning · Walk with Ease · Water Aerobics · Yoga Sculpt · Zumba
Personal Training Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Invest in yourself with personal training at the YMCA! Whether you want to build strength, gain confidence, run a faster 5K, or just need expert guidance on your fitness journey, our certified trainers are here to help. Every member gets one free personal training session to get started! Training is available in 30- or 60-minute sessions, solo or with a buddy. Sign up online or connect with your local branch's Director of Healthy Living to get started—your goals are within reach, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
*Full descriptions, instructors, locations, and times can be found online at duluthymca.org or on the Duluth Area Family YMCA app. Group Fitness classes are included with your membership.
Ballet | Ages Pre-K and Kindergarten Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA During these classes, dancers will take an in-depth look at ballet techniques followed by fun improvisational movement exercises. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Beginning Ballet Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class focuses on developing ballet technique through classic ballet barre and floor exercises. No previous ballet experience is necessary. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Intermediate Ballet Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class continues to develop and strengthen ballet techniques through classic ballet barre exercises and adds strength and flexibility training through ballet-inspired exercises. Previous ballet experience is required. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Youth Combo Classes Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This combo class starts with ballet, focusing on developing technique, strength, and flexibility through the use of ballet barre, across the floor, and center exercises. Jazz is the second half of class. Jazz will include classic jazz techniques combined with modern, contemporary, theatrical, and lyrical jazz movements, as well as fun improvisational activities. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring
Gym Tots | Parent/Child 18-36 mo. Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center, YMCA at the Essential Wellness Center Want to introduce your little one to gymnastics? This class is perfect for active tots ready to move, explore, and grow! Parents join in on the fun, supporting their child's development while experiencing the many benefits of gymnastics together. Normally Offered: Year Round Gym Littles | Age 3 Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Is your 3-year-old ready to dive into gymnastics on their own? This class is designed just for them! With a focus on building a strong fitness foundation, kids will learn basic gymnastics skills tailored to their developmental level in a fun and supportive environment. Normally Offered: Year Round Kinder Gym | Age 4 Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center In this class, 4-year old's are able to continue to grow and develop control of their bodies. Gymnasts are given developmentally appropriate challenges to help them to advance their skills. Normally Offered: Year Round Gym Kids | Beginner Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center This is our entry level class for all kids ages 5 and older. Our Gym Kids are introduced to all four gymnastics events and are taught a foundation of strength, flexibility, and beginning level gymnastics skills. Normally Offered: Year Round Gym Kids 8+ | Beginner Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center Is your child interested in trying gymnastics, but wants to be with people their own age? Gym Kids 8+ is for you! This class follows the same foundations as Gym Kids but is only available for children ages 8 and older. Normally Offered: Year Round Advanced Gym Kids | Intermediate Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center This class is for students who have mastered all of the beginning skills from Gym Kids. You must receive permission from a coach to register for this class to ensure everyone has the appropriate foundation. Normally Offered: Year Round Gym Stars | Advanced Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center This class is for students who have mastered all the intermediate level skills from Advanced Gym Kids. This is our highest-level recreational gymnastics class. Normally Offered: Year Round Boys Gymnastics | Ages 5+ Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center Our boys gymnastics class is a boys-only opportunity for our gymnasts to get exposure to all the men’s gymnastics events (floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar). There is a strong focus on building strength and having fun. Normally Offered: Year Round Tumbling | Ages 5+ Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center This class is for people who are looking to only learn tumbling skills! Great for dancers and cheerleaders looking to improve their skills. This class in oriented towards everyone’s individual goals. Normally Offered: Year Round
Youth Hip Hop Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class teaches freestyle movements including popping, locking, breaking, and more. Dancers do not need prior experience to participate. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Beginning Tap Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class teaches basic tap movements combining both Broadway and rhythmic style tap dancing. Dancers will participate in tap barre, across-the-floor movements, and center floor exercises. No tap experience is required. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Intermediate Tap Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class continues to develop a dancer’s tap skill through more advanced movements and faster tempos. Previous tap experience required. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring Multi-Level Adult Jazz Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class teaches classic jazz techniques combined with modern, contemporary, theatrical, and lyrical jazz movements, as well as improvisational activities. Dancers do not need any previous dance experience. Normally Offered: Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, Spring
DANCE
GYMNASTICS
Open Gymnastics | All Ages Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center Open Gymnastics is a time for athletes of all ages and skill levels to come to the gym and work independently. Open gyms are supervised, but not coached, ensuring that gymnasts are safely able to enjoy their time. Athletes 9 and under require that a parent or guardian to remain on the premises. Normally Offered: Year Round Bronze | Beginner Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class is for those that are just starting the progressive gymnastics program. This class introduces children to skills on the beam, bar, floor, and trampoline. The focus is to create a fun environment for gaining balance, coordination, and flexibility. Normally Offered: Winter I, Winter II, Fall II Silver | Intermediate Location Offered: Cook County Community YMCA This class is for those that have passed the beginner level of gymnastics and are ready for the next challenge and a continuation of their training. More advanced skills are taught on the beam, bar, floor, and trampoline. Normally Offered: Winter I, Winter II, Fall II Gold | Advanced Location Offered: Cook County YMCA This class is for those that have passed the beginner and intermediate levels of gymnastics and are ready for the next challenge and a continuation of their training. More advanced skills are taught on the beam, bar, floor, and trampoline. Coach approval required. Normally Offered: Winter I, Winter II, Fall II Competitive Gymnastics Prep Team Gymnastics | Ages 5+ Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center This class is for athletes who are interested in joining our YMCA Aerials competition gymnastics team. There are typically two 6-week opportunities that meet twice a week to help gymnasts and their families decide if competition gymnastics is right for them. Athletes must have completed at least one Advanced Gym Kids recreational class and will receive an invite if skills are advanced enough to consider joining the Aerials. Normally Offered: Winter I & Winter II Competitive Team | Ages 5+ Location Offered: The Y at the Woodland Community Center Duluth YMCA Aerials team is a year-round MNUSAG Xcel girls gymnastics program for individuals interested in developing quality gymnastics skills on the women’s competition events (vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor) as well as competing against other gymnastics teams. It is required that athletes complete at least one session of Prep Team prior to joining the team. Team try-it weeks are offered throughout the registration periods.
Private Parties Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center, Harbor Highlands, the Y at Woodland Host your next party or event at The Y! The Y offers a Do-It-Yourself party option which utilizes a party room along with our open gym or open swim times!
FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES
Teen Night | Ages 10-18 Locations Offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Jump into organized gym games like dodgeball, take a swim, grab some concessions, or test your knowledge in trivia alongside new friends. There’s something for everyone! Teen Thrive | Ages 10-17 Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Teen THRIVE is a free drop-in program for youth that offers open gym, swim, rock climbing, snacks, and fun activities aiming to foster personal growth, teamwork, and a sense of purpose among young individuals.
Fun Days at the Y | Ages 5-12 Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center When school is out, Fun Days are in session! We have a variety of activities that include swimming, gym games, crafts, movies, trips to the library, outdoor activities, etc. Healthy Kids Day Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center The Y celebrates Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids every April.
Rock Climbing Open Climb | Ages 4+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Try out the rock wall with trained climbing staff who are available to belay climbers as well as help new climbers have a fun and safe climbing experience. Please wear closed toed shoes with a secure heal. Harnesses and helmets are provided. Free to Y Members, available to the community with a Day Pass purchase. See website or front-desk for open climb times. Climb-On Class | Ages 5-7 & 8-12 Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Learn climbing, belaying, bouldering, route setting, and safety techniques with our experienced climbing staff. Normally Offered: Fall I & II, Winter I & II, Spring
Food Access Meals and/or snacks will be provided to all youth at our community centers, without charge. Additionally, meals kit bags are provided for anyone in need on a first come, first served basis at the Community Services Branch located in Harbor Highlands and at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center. MNSure Navigator Health insurance can be tricky; the Duluth Area Family YMCA has a MNSure Navigator on site, who is available to help all community members and Y members, virtually or in person. This free service is available to help with Minnesota health care programs, and will assist you in finding affordable coverage that fits your lifestyle. For more information contact us at 218.241.8008 ext. 587.
Adult Opportunities Grab some friends and/or family and join one of the YMCA rec Leagues! Our leagues are open to pre-formed teams only. Each season will have a set number of weeks for round robin play with the last two weeks reserved for the playoffs! Leagues include the following: Volleyball League | Ages 16+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Basketball League | Ages 16+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Community Softball League | Recommended Ages 16+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Pickleball Learn-to-Play Locations Offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Family & Youth Opportunities Fencing I | Ages 10+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Ages 10 &11 must register along with an adult. Normally Offered: Fall I & II, Winter I & II, Spring Fencing II | Ages 10+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YCMA Instructor approval required. Normally Offered: Fall I & II, Winter I & II, Spring Intro to Taekwondo | Ages 7+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Normally Offered: Year Round Continuing Taekwondo | Ages 7+ Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA Instructor approval required. Normally Offered: Year Round Learn-to-Play Basketball | Ages 5-12 Locations Offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Normally Offered: Winter I & II, Fall II Learn-to-Play Volleyball | Ages 7-12 Locations Offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Normally Offered: Spring & Fall I Miracle League Adaptive Baseball The Miracle League is a specifically designed baseball league for children and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. The league removes barriers that keep children and adults with disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America's favorite pastime. Games are held on Saturday mornings at the Harrison Community Center in Lincoln Park. Normally Offered: Summer
Kids Club & Aspirus St. Luke's Kids Club Ages 4 months – 9 years Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Let your children play in a fun, caring, and safe environment while you use the Y's facilities! Kids Club staff will make your child’s stay enjoyable and entertaining for up to two hours per day. Adults must remain in the facility while utilizing Kids Club services. This is a free member perk for family memberships. Non-members may utilize Kids Club and Asprius St. Luke's Kids Club with the purchase a family or youth day pass. Parents' Night Out | Ages 3-12 Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA, Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Take the night off and leave the childcare to the Y. Activities include craft projects, gym games, dinner, and a kid-friendly movie. All youth must be self-sufficient in the restroom to partake in Parents' Night Out. Tot Time | Ages 5 and under Locations Offered: Y at Woodland This drop-in time is designated for parents and caregivers with young children to socialize with each other during an open play time. Age appropriate toys and gymnastics equipment will be provided for children as they are supervised by their caregiver. Free for members, daily passes available.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SPORTS & REC
Community Family Nights Locations Offered: Downtown Duluth YMCA, YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center Join us for Family Nights—a free evening of fun and connection with your loved ones! Held on the first Friday of each month from October to May, these events alternate between our Downtown Duluth and Hermantown locations. Enjoy a variety of activities including open swim, open gym, and themed arts and crafts. It's a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family while meeting other families in our community.
Early Childhood Development Center
CAMPING SERVICES
The YMCA at Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown is proud to offer a state-of-the-art early childhood education center for the entire community. Our Early Childcare Development Center (ECDC) is a fully licensed, Parent Aware-rated facility through the Minnesota Department of Human Services, serving up to 118 children from infancy through preschool. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We implement the HighScope curriculum, designed to provide children with opportunities to develop their language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and social-emotional skills. We are proud to be the only center in our region where children can be active in both the gymnasium and pool areas, as well as enjoy outdoor time on our dedicated playground. We do not offer part time care at this time. Visit duluthymca.org/locations/ecdc to join our wait-list, or for additional information contact Ashley Adkins at 218-241-8008 x 520 or email aadkins@duluthymca.org.
Cook county childcare Center
Summer Kids Camp Locations Offered: Cook County Community YMCA Summer Kids Camp is a partnership between the YMCA and Community Education. Campers in Kindergarten-6th grade explore Grand Marais, use the YMCA and surrounding outdoor areas, work together, and have fun from 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. Summer Day Camp is all about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Field trips to destinations up and down the shore are scheduled throughout the summer.
The Community Services Branch is located at the Harbor Highlands Community Center 1225 Harbor Highlands Drive Duluth, MN 55802 For more information about the Community Services Branch, please contact Melissa Fanning at 218-722-4745 ext. 107 or mfanning@duluthymca.org.
Community Center Located at the Harbor Highlands Community Center, the Y offers free youth programming year-round, with academic enrichment and free meals for youth. The community center also hosts community events, food access distribution, space rentals, and a variety of community programs including: Health Realizations, Youth in Government, exercise classes, and diabetes prevention. K.E.Y Zone and Eagle's Nest Programming The YMCA afterschool programs offer safe and engaging opportunities for youth in grades K-5 year round. Sites are located at all ISD 709 elementary schools and at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. These programs provide enriching environments that foster positive youth development and academic success. Program goals include inspiring learning, developing life skills, and providing creative experiences that are fun for all. Our programs are always hiring Youth Specialists to provide a safe and engaging environment for youth. To learn more and apply, please visit tinyurl.com/careercenterymca. These programs accept Childcare County Assistance. Youth in Government Led by teens in grades 8-12, this program increases awareness of social issues through problem solving while building confidence and leadership skills. Youth gain hands-on experience with the democratic process. Each year, the Y's delegation travels to the Minnesota State Capitol for a model assembly with others from around the state. True North AmeriCorps Program Join a group of people dedicated to uplifting youth! True North AmeriCorps members help youth in grades K- 8 build skills for success in school and life by leading activities in schools, afterschool programs, and summer camps. Serve full-time or part-time for three months to one year. Benefits include a modest monthly income, money for student loans or education expenses, health insurance, a free family Y membership, professional development, and more. View more details and apply at duluthymca.org/tnac/serve. Pop-up Play Youth get to choose their own adventure with large, open-ended materials that inspire creative, cooperative, and physically-active play. While using child-friendly ladders, mats, rollers, giant cubes, and other loose parts, the youth test, revisit, and reconstruct their creations, and they often collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts on their own. As adults step back to observe attentively, they discover more about each child through the joy, agency, and relationship-building of self-determined play.
Day Camp YMCA Day Camp Locations Offered: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center & North Star Academy Gear up for another year of adventure, friendship, and exploration at the YMCA Day Camp. Get ready for a summer packed with outdoor fun. The YMCA provides safe, engaging, high-quality programming that ensures this will be a summer to remember at multiple locations. Please visit duluthymca.org/daycamps to learn more about the program and to register. Be sure to have your child’s current medical information, health history, and vaccination records available when registering. As a Minnesota state certified program, vaccination records are required. This program accepts Childcare County Assistance.
The Cook County YMCA and Community Education in Grand Marais are proud to offer a 4-Star Parent Aware rated childcare center for the entire community. Our Early Childcare Center is a licensed facility through the Minnesota Department of Human Services, serving up to 42 children from infancy through preschool. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. We implement the HighScope curriculum, designed to provide children with opportunities to develop their language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and social-emotional skills. We are proud to be the only center in our region where children can be active in both the gymnasium and pool areas, as well as enjoy outdoor time on our dedicated playground. To join our wait-list or for additional information contact the Member Services Desk at 218.387.3386.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Overnight Camp YMCA Camp Miller Location Offered: YMCA Camp Miller Camp Miller is a co-ed day and overnight camp in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, right in the middle of 370 acres of tall pines, beautiful shoreline, and miles of trails. YMCA Camp Miller offers traditional Overnight Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, Leaders in Training, Counselors in Training, Mini Camp, Day Camp, and one weekend of Family Camp each summer. To learn more or register online at ymcacampmiller.org.
Red Cross Courses: Basic Lifeguard Review Basic Lifeguard Basic Lifeguard Blended Learning Instructor-level classes CPR/AED/First Aid And many more!
For every path, the Y is there to help –and a Y supporter who unlocks the door. Each year, community supporters turn to the Y looking for ways to be involved in creating a stronger, healthier, and more connected community for us all. These generous supporters make it possible for all of our friends and neighbors to take advantage of the life-changing services and programs the Y offers. Every dollar donated to the Duluth Area Family YMCA goes directly back into our community in the form of financial assistance. When you donate to your local Y, you help build a child’s confidence through our youth programs, provide meals and basic necessities to neighbors in need, and strengthen the foundation of our community as we build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all. With your support, you are investing in Y-led programs that address our region’s most immediate needs while also equipping participants to thrive as they move forward toward a brighter tomorrow. You are essential to our community and the Y’s ability to continue to address ongoing needs as well as our traditional year-round programming. Please consider giving a gift to the Y by visiting duluthymca.org/give. If you are in need of financial assistance, please stop by the Member Services Desk.
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Your gift of $5 a month provides 4 meals for one family experiencing hunger.
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At the Y, volunteers support YMCA programs and serve communities across the Northland, ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds have the resources and support they need to thrive. We are pleased to offer both one-time and long-term volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Whether you’re volunteering on your own, with co-workers, friends, or as part of a service club, there’s a meaningful opportunity for you! Some volunteer opportunities include: Join the Board of Directors or a Branch Advisory Council Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community Assist with a work project at Camp Miller or one of our branches Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering in one of our 11 after school program sites Put together meal kits and distribute food to people who are experiencing food insecurity Take on a leadership role by being an Assistant Counselor in our Day Camp Coach one of our sports teams including Swim Team, Gymnastics, or the Twin Ports Miracle League baseball program To see our full list of volunteer opportunities, stop by the member services desk or visit our web page under the “About” tab. For more information, please contact Gina Miller, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator, by emailing gmiller@duluthymca.org or call 218-722-4745 ext.159.
Safety Training Attend classes at the Y, or have us come to you! CPR is a vital, life-saving skill that everyone should learn—no medical background required. You never know when you may need this skill to save someone you love or be a hero to a stranger. Take the time to get certified and gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re prepared. To register for a scheduled class, contact the Member Service Desk or visit our website. Other classes we offer include Basic Water Rescue, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Wilderness First Aid, 45 minute Basic Safety Presentation tailored to meet your needs, and more. To set up training for a business or group, inquire about specialized trainings, or for additional information contact the Risk & Safety Office at 218-722-4745 ext.115 or email Cheryl at cpodtburg@duluthymca.org.