YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County

Statement from YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington on Events at U.S. Capitol

Make the Y part of your plan for a happier, healthier you! Today's a great day to do something healthy with us. Tuesdays we have Building Strength with Fae at 9AM, a great option for active older adults or new health seekers, and Boot Camp with Mark at 6PM if you're looking for a higher intensity workout. We're here to support your health and wellness goals!

May we all strive to be of service to one another as Dr. King called us to.

Group Cycling (Spin) with Liz has been added to our group fitness schedule; Fridays at 10AM starting tomorrow!

Don't forget that our Red Cross Blood Drive is this Friday. There is a critical need for blood in our region so if you are eligible please pre-register with the Red Cross ASAP!

The Y will be open regular hours on Monday, January 18th. Non-members ages 5 and up are welcome during our morning hours (6AM-11AM) and group fitness classes for $10. Stop by and check us out! Please see our website for more information.

We are ready for brighter days in 2021! In the year ahead we are excited to work with our members and the community to rebuild our programs and services. Together we will continue to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits across Tompkins County.

Enjoy basketball? Thank the YMCA! Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891 at the International YMCA Training School. Check out today's Google Doodle celebrating Dr. Naismith.

We know how exciting it is that the COVID 19 vaccine is now available to a large population in our community. We also understand that for some, the registratio...n process is complicated. Below are some visual pictures of what you will see when navigating to the registration page. We ask that you be patient with the process. With so many attempting to access the page there are times that the system will go down and appointments will fill up fast. To register please visit https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/covid19vaccine See more

The generosity and kindness of our community during 2020 has been overwhelming! As we head into the final moments of this challenging year we ask you to make a year-end gift to help us reignite our transformational work through the Open Doors Scholarship program. In 2021, with your support, we will relaunch this program so that cost is not a barrier to individuals and families who need the programs and services of our YMCA. Any and every gift will make a difference! To make your gift please visit: https://www.ithacaymca.com/donate.html

Join our experienced instructors for one of our safe, small group fitness options. Classes are held in spaces with dedicated air handling systems, masks are worn, and social distancing is observed. Our classes are fun and engaging and are designed for all levels of fitness. Our schedule through February 4th includes: Monday... - Aqua Zumba with Carol: 9:00-9:45AM - Zumba with Jen: 6:00-6:45PM Tuesday - Building Strength with Fae: 9:00-9:45AM - Fitness Boot Camp with Mark: 6:00-6:45PM Wednesday - Pilates with Cristin: 9:00-9:45AM - Yoga with Marley: 6:00-6:45PM Thursday - Yoga with Linda: 9:00-9:45AM - Zumba with Tanya: 6:00-6:45PM Visit https://www.ithacaymca.com/group-fitness-classes.html for more information.

Volunteers are needed now more than ever, so in honor of #MLKDayofService (1/18/2021), we’re encouraging everyone to find a service opportunity in their #community. #PitchIn and #GiveBack.

We've added more options to keep youth and family members active! Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Full details here: https://www.ithacaymca.com/reservations.html - Family Racquetball (ages 5+) - Badminton/Walleyball (ages 5+) - Ping-Pong (ages 5+)... - Pickleball (ages 13+) See more

We are once again a drop-off location for Share the Warmth. New or gently used, clean outerwear will be accepted to help keep those in need warm this winter.

Due to high demand for the weight lifting area and the state mandated capacities in each section of the building (33% of normal occupancy), we have expanded out into the gymnasium to further space out our equipment and allow more users. Please follow all posted guidelines and do not enter any space that has reached capacity.

Basketball will now be available to members by reservation Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-7:00PM. Call 607-257-0101 to schedule today! - Daily limit of one 30 minute reservation per individual/household. - Limit of 4 participants per reservation, per court. - Open to individuals ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 12 must be directly supervised by an adult member of their household at all times.... - Reservations are by court so only one individual needs to make a reservation for the household/group. - All reservations start on the half hour. - The Y will not have equipment available for loan. Each individual should bring/use their own basketball. - Masks must be worn at all times. - 6 feet of physical distance should be maintained at all times. This means no game play and players should focus on individual shooting and skill development. See more

We are currently hiring lifeguards to join our team! Certified lifeguards are preferred but training is available for qualified applicants. To view the job description and download an application, please visit: https://www.ithacaymca.com/careers.html.

Join Frank for a live look at our adjusted facility layout and health/safety measures.

We have been working with our partners at Tompkins County Health Department to ensure that our facility is meeting all of the mandatory guidelines and best practices to protect the health and safety of our members during COVID-19. https://www.governor.ny.gov//Gyms_and_Fitness_Centers_Summ Some of the highlights include:... - Screening of all staff, members, volunteers, vendors, contractors, etc which includes a temperature check and brief questionnaire. Digital check-in maintained to readily assist in contact tracing in case of an exposure event. - A regular system of cleaning and sanitizing is in place where all major touch points are cleaned regularly and bathrooms/locker rooms every 2 hours by staff and equipment/showers between uses by members. - All equipment has been spread out to maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance. Our wellness center, yoga studio, and dance studio have all been utilized in addition to our cardio suite and circuit training area to keep all cardio equipment available for use. - Group fitness classes are capped at 15 participants and are being hosted in the gymnasium, allowing for maximum physical distancing and air circulation. - All spaces have a posted capacity (33% of normal) to prevent overcrowding. - Our air handling units are all constantly cycling, providing a steady stream of fresh air. All units have been fit with the recommended MERV 13 filters. - Popular services such as lap swimming and racquetball are available by reservation to prevent overcrowding and to ensure equitable access for all members. For our full reopening/safety plan, please visit: https://www.ithacaymca.com/reopening-updates.html For any questions concerning facility health and safety please contact our CEO, Frank Towner, at [email protected].

Our friends at the YMCA of Greater Seattle have put together some great books and resources on Indigenous Peoples' Day, a celebration that honors Native Americans, their histories and culture.

Dear YMCA Members, Based on your feedback we have launched a new online reservation system for lap swimming. This will be for all future lap swimming starting Monday, October 12th. Click the link for full details.

Need to get out of the house and work off some of that pent up energy? Join us for Zumba with Tanya, Thursdays at 6PM. Classes are currently being held in the gymnasium offering ample space for participants to spread out and participate safely. We hope you'll join us!