GET STARTED ON YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY
Everyone can achieve a healthier lifestyle with support from the LE MARS YMCA. All members receive a free Wellness Appointment to determine the best path for them, plus unlimited access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and fitness classes. The Y offers unlimited fitness classes and a variety of programs and activities that help people create healthy habits, become more active, and prevent disease.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
The Plymouth County Collaboration brings together local agencies, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to improve the overall well‑being of residents through coordinated action. By aligning resources, sharing data, and addressing health challenges collectively, the group strengthens access to services, reduces duplication of efforts, and ensures that our community receives consistent, community‑centered support.
Planning Committee: Jacque Perez: YMCA, Angela Loutsch: Sioux County Health Department, Kayla Lennon: Unity Point/Siouxland Pace, Theresa Berg: Plains Area Mental Health, Katie Vis: MidSioux and Katlin Harvey: Rosecrance
When: This group meets every other month, on the last Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM
Where: Le Mars YMCA
2026 Meeting Dates: March 26, May 28, July 30, September 24 and November 19
Interested in Attending: We invite anyone to attend these meetings! To get on our mailing list reach out to Jacque at jacquep@lemarsymca.org
WALK WITH EASE
Reduce the pain of arthritis & improve overall health!
The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.
Walk With Ease is an 8-week evidence-based program to develop healthy physical activity habits to support YOUR well-being. Walk With Ease here at the YMCA is designed to help YOU build an enjoyable walking routine. The 8-week program is free for members and available to help you jumpstart your fitness journey.
Program Goals:
- Reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis
- Increase balance, strength, and walking pace
- Build confidence
- Improve overall health
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 PM
Program Fee: First session FREE for anyone, only 10 spots available! After first session it will continue to be a FREE program for Y members. Community members can still sign up and pay $35 per 8-week session.
Register online or at the Y.
Next 8-week Session: March 2, 2026 – April 23, 2026
Questions: Contact Jaden at jadenh@lemarsymca.org or 712-546-6655
Y WELLNESS: Monthly Education Series
The Le Mars Y is teaming up to offer a FREE Wellness Education Series.
The Le Mars YMCA is more than a gym. We’re a community – a place where you can gather, connect with others, and learn something new! We are excited to partner with Floyd Valley Healthcare and Le Mars Physical Therapy to offer this new program. These series feature a range of speakers from a wide variety of expertise. From health and wellness, to finances to cybersecurity, there is plenty to learn!
Each session will provide educational information about various topics from local health and wellness leaders. If you want to present on a topic to the community reach out to Jaden at 712-546-6655 or jadenh@lemarsymca.org.
Pre-Registration is required. You can register online via the link below. Stop by the YMCA or email Jaden: jadenh@lemarsymca.org.
HEART HEALTH- When: Wednesday, February 4 from 12:15-1:00 PM & 5:30-6:00 PM Who: Floyd Valley Cardiac Rehab Coordinator Where: Le Mars YMCA Program Fee: FREE
THE POWER OF EXERCISE- When: Wednesday, February 18 from 12:15-1:00 PM Who: Floyd Valley: Dr. Parmelee Where: Le Mars YMCA Program Fee: FREE
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 101- When: Tuesday, March 3 from 12:15-1:00 PM Who: Prevention Specialist with Rosecrance Behavioral Health Center Where: Le Mars YMCA Program Fee: FREE
SOMATIC THERAPY- When: Tuesday, March 10 from 12:15-1:00 PM Who: Psychotherapist with Plains Area Mental Health Center Where: Le Mars YMCA Program Fee: FREE
YOUTH FITNESS ORIENATION
Get stronger together!
Our Youth Fitness Orientations are a FREE is a 30-45 instructional session that is required before youth and teens ages 10–13 may use strength or cardio equipment at the Y. These orientations introduce youth to age-appropriate weight machines and equipment and include supportive instruction on proper use and safety information. A parent or guardian must attend the orientation with the child. If the child is granted access to certain areas after the orientation, they must ALWAYS be under direct supervisions of someone 18 & older. They cannot independently workout until they are 14 years old.
When: Scheduled at times that work for youth, parent/guardian & Y staff
Program Fee: FREE
To schedule contact our Program Coordinator, Jaden: 712-546-6655 or jadenh@lemarsymca.org
CHILD & BABYSITTING SAFETY
Adventures in babysitting!
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives pre-teens, teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The program teaches how to get started with a business, working with parents and children, and key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. The training is perfect for young kids interested in a babysitting business, or who have responsibility for younger family members. Students will also learn how to assist with potty training & diaper changes, feeding techniques and how to make bottles.
Upcoming sessions:
- February 8th: 1:30-4:00 PM
- March 10th: 4:00-6:30 PM
- April 26th: 1:30-4:00 PM
Program Fee: $30/student Register online or at the Y!
Questions? Contact Jessica: jessicas@lemarsymca.org or 712-546-6655