Young Mens Christian Assn

Membership: open to all, and led by qualified and experienced directors, membership activities fall into four basic categories: health and fitness, aquatics, youth and adult sports, and arts and crafts. Many take place in a state-of-the-art fitness center and cardio theater and are free to members but available to non-members at a nominal fee. Scholarships are available to those in the community unable to purchase memberships on their own. Health benefits and worthwhile leisure activities are of primary importance to the community. There are racquetball and handball courts, weight rooms, youth game room, indoor walking-jogging track, kids family gym, two gyms, and spinning bicycles. The ymca has the only area large indoor pool and shares the facility with the high school. There are gymnastics and dance programs. Youth in aquatic and sports programs compete with other ymcas. All these improve physical skills, enhance self concept. Build leadership skills, help members get along with others, and lead healthier, happier lives.