South Wood County YMCA Youth Programs

South Wood County YMCA Youth Programs includes youth sports, swim lessons, gymnastics programs, Camp Alexander, homeschool gym and swim, early learning center activities, before and after school care, basketball league play, and the SWC Turners Competitive Gymnastics Team. Swim lessons are offered for parent and child, preschool, school-age, teen, and adult participants, and gymnastics programs focus on strength, flexibility, technical skills, and healthier habits.

Programs

• Youth Programs — YMCA youth programs are designed for youth and families to gain the benefits from both physically active and healthy and balanced lives. Youth will be challenged and taught lifelong skills.
• Youth Sports
• Swim Lessons — Parent & child, preschool, school-age, teen, and adult swim lessons are offered in a positive, caring environment.
• Gymnastics Programs — Progressive gymnastics programs focus on strength, flexibility, technical skills, and healthier habits.
• Camp Alexander — 7-14 · Camp is designed for ages 7-14.
• Homeschool Gym and Swim — Each Tuesday · Homeschooled kids and families meet up for fun and games in the gym followed by swimming.
• Early Learning Center — State-of-the-art facility with indoor rooms and outdoor play areas providing a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play.
• Before & After School Care — Kids' Clubhouse programs allow students to participate in academic and extracurricular enrichment activities and develop new hobbies and skills.
• Basketball League — Set up for already established teams wanting to get more game time; based on registration numbers, grades and genders may be combined.
• SWC Turners Competitive Gymnastics Team — Competition season begins in September and concludes with state in March; spring and summer sessions are optional · For gymnasts who have advanced through progressive gymnastics classes and are ready to commit to a higher level of gymnastics.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Facility hours: Wisconsin Rapids: Monday-Friday 5:00 am-8:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Adams: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-7:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday-Sunday not staffed.

About the provider

The YMCA has served South Wood County since 1957. Annually, over 15,000 individuals participate in YMCA programs, the YMCA runs 7 before and after school programs that serve nearly 200 families, and YMCA Camp Alexander gives over 500 youth the opportunity to experience day and resident camp during the summer. The mission statement is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

• Child Watch / Adventure Center — 6 weeks to 12 years old · Wisconsin Rapids: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-Noon; Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm-7:30 pm. Adams: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am-Noon; Tuesday, Thursday 4:45 pm-6:45 pm · Drop-in child care service for members and families; members only benefit.

No one is ever turned away for an inability to pay.

Last updated November 6, 2026.