YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Youth & Family Programs

Waukesha YMCA, 320 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186

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YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Youth & Family Programs offers activities such as group exercise classes, cycling classes, personal training, swim lessons, swim leagues, aquatic exercise programs, sports leagues, sports programs, cheer and dance, and gymnastics. The program also includes seasonal family events, Parents Night Out (Y Nights), Summer Day Camp options, Specialty Camps, preschool, 4K & Extended Care at the Y, Before and After School Care, and Schools Out Fun Day. Additional offerings include babysitting classes, Home Alone & Stranger Danger classes, lifeguard and safety certifications, wellness presentations and challenges, nutrition coaching, body composition testing, a Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, a Diabetes Prevention Program, Moving For Better Balance (a 12-week Tai Chi course), cooking demonstrations, a golf outing, and a sport shoot.

• Ages: 0–13 years old
• Schedule: Moving For Better Balance is offered as a 12-week Tai Chi course.

Personal training is provided by nationally certified personal trainers, and babysitting classes, Home Alone & Stranger Danger classes, and lifeguard and safety certifications are taught by certified instructors. Support for the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program is provided by trained ambassadors, and wellness presentations are delivered by Healthy Living Instructors. Youth sports leagues offer equal play time for every player and promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and sports programs range from ages 2–12 with stated goals of building self confidence, socializing, sharing, and teamwork. Cheer and dance programming is described as progressive and builds muscle coordination, poise, grace, and self-confidence for ages 1–13+, and gymnastics programs range from ages 0–12 and include activities such as tumbling, running, jumping, twisting, and building motor and socialization skills. Seasonal family events include holiday events and creative workshops, Parents Night Out (Y Nights) are described as times when kids join in on everything the Y offers while parents get a break, and Schools Out Fun Day offers full-day childcare at five branch locations when schools are closed.

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County states its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. It is described as a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization collaborates with the Mukwonago Area School District and the School District of Waukesha to provide 4K to children and runs an Annual Support Campaign where donations make an impact in the community. Proceeds from the Tri County YMCA Sport Shoot benefit the Tri County YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign.

The corporate membership program includes a monthly membership subsidy from partner companies that the Y matches at 50% of the employer subsidy up to $10 per month, a complimentary one-week trial membership for employees, and one annual complimentary wellness presentation delivered in-person, virtually, or via pre-recorded presentations. The Y can provide monthly tracking of employee usage upon request and offers on-site membership sign-up opportunities, and this corporate membership program is offered in conjunction with the majority of YMCAs throughout the state of Wisconsin. Wellness challenges are described as customizable and can cover fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and more, and body composition testing is described as convenient and non-invasive and provides in-depth information beyond weight measurement.

Last updated July 28, 2026.

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