Benefits of a Facility Membership
- Reduced Program Fee on all YMCA Programs/No Annual Program Fee
- Free - Quality Child Watch Program (Kid Zone 1 and Kid Zone 2) while you workout on the premises up to 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening.
- Free - Youth in Motion Fitness Programs twice a week for ages 5-8 and 9-13.
- Free - Teen Boot Camp for ages 13-17
- Free use of our new Cardio Equipment including Personal Viewing Systems. State-of-the-art Precor and Expresso Cardio Equipment offer the latest in technology. Expresso bikes are interactive and include 30+ programs with intensities from beginner to extreme as well as a video game for teens. Adaptive Motion Trainers enable the user to step, walk or run full stride with increasing intensity and no impact.
- Free - Strength Fitness Equipment
- Free - Older Youth Cardio/Strength Training to help your teen (ages 12 and older) to responsibly and effectively use the cardio and strength equipment in the Wellness Center.
- Free - Approximately 85 Group Fitness Classes including Cardio & Strength, Core & Stability, Mind & Body, Water Fitness and Cycle as well as Hip Hop and Line Dancing. We offer certified Les Mills formats including Body Step and more.
- Qualified Wellness Center Fitness Trainers
- Free - Fitness Orientations
- Fee per session-Individualized Personal Training with Certified Personal Trainers.
- Free - 3 Gyms, year-round Heated Pool, & Climbing Wall
- Free - Teen Events (ages 13-17)
- Free - Family Events
- Free - Seminars and Speakers during the year
- No Contract and 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Program Members pay a $30 Annual Program Fee per family.
How to Register for YMCA Programs
• On-line www.ymcahouston.org• Walk-in
Child Watch Hours
(Kid Zones 1 and 2) Children ages 6wks-12yrs are welcome in the two Kid Zone Rooms.Kid Zone 1 (ages 6wks-5yrs) and Kid Zone 2 (ages 6-12 yrs) - We maintain a 2-hour time limit. Your children meet new friends and enjoy activities and themed programs that set us apart from babysitting organizations. Our caring, friendly Kid Zone counselors make the difference. Adults using the facility more than once per day may return after 4:00pm for an additional 2 hours. There must be a 4-hour lapse between both visits and parents must remain on the premises during these Kid Zone visits.
Hours below reflect Kid Zone 1 year-round hours. Kid Zone 2 afternoon and weekend hours are the same year-round. During the school year, Kid Zone 2 opens at 4:00pm on weeknights.
| Days | Times |
| M-F | 8:00am-1:00pm |
| M-F | 4:00pm-8:30pm |
| Sat | 8:00am-1:00pm |
| Sun | 1:00pm-5:00pm |
| Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day (Jul 4) and Labor Day (Sep 7) | 8:00am- 1:00pm |
Youth and Family Climbing Wall
Moms and Dads, spend time with your children and learn a new skill together. The Climbing Wall, located in the Family Gym, is open year-round. No experience required. Our staff are experienced climbers and are available to assist participants.Location: Gym C
Facility Members: FREE
| Days | Times |
| Spring M/W | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Spring Sat | 3:00pm-5:45pm |
| Summer M/W | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Summer Fri | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Summer Sat | 3:00pm-5:45pm |
Teen Nights and Activities
Ages: 13-17 enjoy events and social interaction.- Special on-site activities are scheduled to interact with other teens in a healthy environment.
- Teens are also encouraged to work out in the Wellness Center and participate in Group Fitness Classes.
- Volunteer opportunities are also available, which support our core values and promote the 40 developmental assets - providing the foundation for teens maturing into successful adults.
Teen Friday: Event is free for all. Possible fee if food is provided.
Dates/Times: 7:00pm, TBA
Open to Facility Members and non-members. Must register at least one week in advance.
Facility Time Restrictions
Facility Members 12 and older are welcome to participate in all of our offerings. Wellness Center activities require free Teen Fitness Certification prior to participation. For the safety and well-being of our members, it is our policy that teens ages 12-17 not be left at the YMCA longer than 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening unless they are registered in an organized program or accompanied by an adult family member.Adult Gym Available Daily
Individuals 18 and older enjoy Adult-Only Gym Time during the last 30 minutes of daily facility hours. Individuals under the age of 18 are encouraged to coordinate their transportation at this time to ensure safe and timely pickup prior to facility close.Volunteering
There are many volunteer opportunities at the YMCA where you can give back to your community, meet new friends and serve your neighborhood. Fill out a volunteer application at the Welcome Center.Family Gym Time - Sunday
Families may request Family Gym Time in 1 hour increments between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on Sundays in Gym C. Schedule your Family Gym Time at the Welcome Center.Multiple families may be scheduled during the same hours.
