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.
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 Thursdays, 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.
First 8-week Session: November 3 – December 22, 2025
Questions: Contact Jaden at jadenh@lemarsymca.org or 712-546-6655
ART CLUB
Let your creativity shine!
Join us for fun, hands-on art activities. Participants will collaborate with the art leader in the creation of unique art projects. Healthy snacks will also be provided!
YOUTH SESSIONS: 6th – 12th Grade
When: Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 PM
Program Fee: $35/session
Register online or at the Y.
4 Week Sessions: September 4-25, October 2-23, November 6-December 4
ADULT SESSIONS: 18 & older
When: Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Program Fee: $35/session
Register online or at the Y.
4 Week Sessions: September 3-24, October 1-22, November 5-26
Kindness ROCKS: Painting with Pat
Spread some joy and enjoy the company of others!
Come paint bright, colorful rocks that are sure to bring a smile to someone’s face! Create your own rock garden or spread some joy by sharing your masterpieces with others. It’s all about creativity, kindness, and fun!
Where: YMCA classroom
When: TBD
Program Fee: $
Register online or at the Y.
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:
- July 9th: 1:00-3:30 PM
- July 23rd: 1:00-3:30 PM
- August 13th: 1:00-3:30 PM
Program Fee: $30/student
Register online or at the Y!
Questions? Contact Jessica: jessicas@lemarsymca.org or 712-546-6655