Northfield Area Family YMCA

Northfield Area Family YMCA

We build strong kids, strong families, and a strong community

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  • Youth Development
    • Wee/Preschool
      (6 and under)
      From non-competitive sports to creative art and music, Wee programs nurture the potential in every child.
    • Elementary
      (K – 5th grade)
      Kids explore new interests and build confidence through fun activities like team sports and Open Gym.
    • Middle & High School
      (6th – 12th grade)
      Tweens and Teens find belonging and gain new skills with programs like Boxing and Youth in Government.
    • Adult & Family
      (All ages)
      Families come to the Y to play and be active together, live healthier, and make memories for a lifetime!
  • Healthy Living
    • Wellness CenterOur Wellness Floor features cardio and strength machines, free weights, an indoor walking/running track and a group exercise studio.
    • Child WatchSupervised care for your children while other members of the family participate in Y programs and services.
    • Group / Water ExerciseJoin people just like you trying to live a little bit healthier. Try Zumba, Yoga or Kettlebells and find wellness and a supportive community!
    • SwimmingSwimming is an important life skill, great exercise and a challenging sport. For guaranteed family fun, just add water!
    • Personal Training &
      Nutrition
      Work one-on-one with a trainer to maximize your results. Let our qualified fitness staff or registered dietitian nutritionist support you.
    • Business/Employee WellnessPartnering with your company to promote healthy lifestyles for your employees and their families.
    • Adult & FamilyCome and play together as a family at the Y. We’ll have games, scavenger hunts, special family challenges and more!
    • Special EventsThroughout the year we host fun-filled community events like Healthy Kids Day, Y Kids Tri and the Jingle Bell Run. Come join us!
  • Social Responsibility
    • Military Outreach InitiativesIn partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y offers FREE memberships to support eligible Military families.
    • Y Scholarship DriveThe generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. Your donations help us make the Y available to everyone.
    • VolunteersVoluntary contributions of time and treasure support and lead the Y’s critical work, we we can reach more people and do more good.
    • State AllianceThe Minnesota Alliance of YMCAs pioneers healthier communities by promoting public policy on issues like safe routes to school, access to healthy food and standards for healthy eating and physical exercise.
    • Youth InitiativeThe U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a Youth Initiative to help bridge the disconnect between young people and the great outdoors. The Y is proud to participate in this exciting movement.
    • TogetherhoodYMCA’s Signature Program for Social Responsibility provides Y members with fun, convenient and rewarding ways to give back and support their neighbors.
  • Camps
    • Wee Camp
      (ages 3-5)
      A.M., 4-day program exploring the wonders of nature, make arts and crafts, play with friends and exercise with lots of dancing, games and giggles.
    • Y Navigator Camp
      (K-6th grade)
      3, 4 or 5 days a week, one week or all summer long, join us for days filled with creativity, laughter, friendship and belonging.
    • Prairie & Wood Camp
      (ages 5-12)
      A.M., weekly camp giving kids a chance to explore Carleton’s Arboretum. Kids learn about nearby prairie, woodland, bog, marsh, ponds, lake and so much more.
    • Counselor In Training
      (8th-10th grade)
      Counselors-in-Training or “CITs” are participants entering grades 8-10 or up to age 15 who are looking for leadership experience and will learn the specific skills needed for working with kids and co-workers through hands-on experiences in our camps.
    • Overnight Camp Pepin
      (2-12th grade)
      Hosted by the Red Wing YMCA, traditional, specialty and trail and trips camps.
  • Building a New Y
    • Capital CampaignLearn what we have built and who made it happen.
    • Building InformationThe new Y opened on September 3, 2014. See what we built!
    • Donor RecognitionThe construction of this new YMCA community center was funded entirely by donations raised from individuals, families and businesses in the surrounding community.
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Grand Opening Celebration

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Over the past eight years, hundreds of individuals, families and businesses have contributed more than $8 million in pledges and thousands of volunteer hours to the Y. It’s taken a lot of hands to raise the roof, but the dream of a Y Community Center is finally a reality!

Join us on Sunday, October 12th from 2-6 pm
as we gather to honor and celebrate the community members who have dedicated their time, talent and resources to building this beautiful 31,000 square foot facility in Northfield. We’ll enjoy a fun-filled afternoon including:
  • Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
  • Bounce House, Magician, Music and Dance Performances
  • Crafts, Family Activities and Prize Drawings
  • Self-guided Tours and Facility Demonstrations

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Swim

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Open Gym

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Regular Hours

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:30pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 6:00pm

Summer Hours (Jun-Aug)

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:00pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 4:00pm

1501 Honeylocust Drive
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-0088
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