The Y is the Place Where Everyone Can Belong

Northfield Area Family YMCA

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, find family strengthening programs, experience camp, donate to our mission, or join the team as an employee.  This web site provides a snapshot of all the ways the YMCA of Northfield’s programs and services are making a collaborative impact in our community.  We invite you to see how you and your family can benefit, connect with your community and become healthier in the process. See what we’re all about. Join the Y.
Belong to a family.

Where can we direct you?
What are the benefits of a Y membership? $25 Joiners Fee, No Contracts (month-to-month). Scholarships Available! You do not need to be a member to participate in YMCA programs (exclusions apply to swimming at the Northfield Senior Center).

*NO JOINERS FEE For the Month of September!!!

Learn about our Next Steps in the building of a full YMCA facility in Northfield and provide your thoughts and comments under the “About Us” tab above by selecting “Our Next Steps”. 

Y Navigator Day Camp - Trip Calendar and YMCA summer Group Exercise & Swimming Schedule! 

We’re HIRING for Fall Programs.  Interested in working with youth?  Check out what’s available by clicking  here!

Family Programs!:

• Family Swim – YMCA Family members only – Saturdays 2:00-3:45 pm
• Fall Classic 5k and Kids Fun Run & Obstacle Course – Sat, Oct 16th 
• Wed Preschoolers in the Park Aug & September
• Wiggles & Giggles NEW TIMES and DAYS – starts September
• Music & Movement – NOW on Mon too – Mon or Fri 9:00 am Starting Sept. 20th

Middle & High School Programs!:

• Boxing – Mon, Tue or Wed 6-7:00 pm
• Youth in Government – Preparation begins late September for January 4 day event

Grades K-5th Grade Programs!:

• Prairie & Wood 1/2 Day Camp (ages 5-12)
• Y Navigator Camp (kids entering grades K-5th)
• Flag Football (K-1st grade) T/TH eve
• Nutz for Kickball (1-3rd grade) Wed eve
• Basketball (K-2nd) starts Oct T/TH eve
• Indoor Tennis (1-2nd grade) starts Oct Mon eve
• 3-5th Grade Girl’s Volleyball M/W eve
• Kids Night at the Y – NEW REDUCED FEES – Fri Sept 17 – Backward Adventure 6-9:00 pm
• School’s Out Days – Oct 21 / 22nd – Apple Orchard and Apple Baking 

Wee Programs (5 and under programs):

• Wed Preschoolers in the Park Aug & Sept
• Wee Camp (ages 3-5) – 2.5 hrs a day Mon-Thur
• Wiggles & Giggles NEW TIMES and DAYS – starts September
• Music & Movement – NOW on Mon too – Mon or Fri 9:00 am
• Wee Jammin Gym Games, Mon am
• Young Artists, Mon eve
• Wee Flag Football T/TH eve
• Nutz for Kickball Wed eve
• Messy Play (begins Oct) Mon am
• Wee Jungle Games (begins Oct) Mon eve
• Wee Basketball (begins Oct) T/TH eve
• Wee Indoor Tennis (begins Oct) Mon eve
• Kids Night at the Y – NEW REDUCED FEES – Fri Sept 17 – Backward Adventure 6-9:00 pm
• Healthy Champs – beings October (for licensed daycares)

Adult Programs:

• Pilates, Y Super Abs, and NEW!! Wild Step! Sat mornings!
• See our  Group Ex Schedule for all the Great Group Exercise Classes we have to offer!!!
• NEW!! Pilates 8:30 to 9:15 am on Monday Mornings
• NEW!! Step Class 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Monday Nights
• NEW!! Boot Camp 6:15 to 7:15 pm on Tuesday Nights
• NEW!! Zumba Gold 5:00 to 5:45 pm on Wednesday Nights
• Total Stretch 6:00 to 6:45 pm on Wednesday Nights
• Strength and Toning Class 8:30 to 9:30 am on Thursday Mornings
• NEW!! Bender Ball Core and More 9:30 to 10:15 am on Thursday Mornings
• NEW!! Power Class 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday Nights
• Body Sculpt 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Sunday Nights
• Medicine balls, resistabands, dumbbells, stability balls and bench set!,  YMCA Health & Wellness Center
• Treadmills, Ellipticals, Bikes – YMCA Health & Wellness Fitness Center, See our Space!
• Water Volleyball – YMCA members only – Thurs 7:00 pm, see our Swimming Schedule
• Lap Swimming – YMCA members only – Mon-Sat 6-7:00 am, see our Swimming Schedule
• Water Aerobics (Water Fitness) – YMCA members only – 6x week! see our Swimming Schedule

Child Watch Hours at the Wellness Center:
Monday-Friday              8:30 – 11:00 AM
Monday-Thursday      5:00-7:30 PM
Saturday                         8:00 – 2:00 PM
Sunday                             3:00- 6:00 PM

As a spouse of a deployed Guard or Reserve member, you and your family are eligible to join our YMCA free, courtesy of Military OneSource. For details click here. Contact us to get signed up.

Our office location has change (temporarily) but everything else remains the same!

YMCA Facebook Page for pictures of recent programs and updates on programs.  Become a Fan today!

Check out the Photo Album from our May 2nd YMCA Healthy Kids Day!

Recent News:

• Y Hiring for Fall Programs – Referrals Requested
• The Y’s YNavigator Day Camp visits “The Farm”!
• YMCA, School District Consider Partnership
• Eat Smart, Live Well Nutrition Series – Northfield Hospital
• Workplace Coalition Forming to Help Worksites with Employee Wellness
• Join Us! Including Samuel – inclusion of youth with disabilities
• Emotional Eating, Fats, Fiber & More – Hospital Nutritional Series

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Our Mission
The Northfield Area Family YMCA is dedicated to providing opportunities for all individuals, families, and the community to achieve their fullest potential. Guided by our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, the YMCA provides services, activities and a supportive community that strengthens the spirit, mind and body for all.

Contact Us

Northfield Area Family YMCA • 519 Division Street • Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507) 645-0088 • Fax: (507) 645-8188 • Wellness Center: (507) 664-7349