In its 121-year history, the Greater Holyoke YMCA has provided an array of positive programs and services to area residents regardless of socio-economic circumstance.  Some of the programs have included aquatics, youth and adult basketball, leagues, after-school childcare, summer camp, teen nights, aerobics, education, parent/child activities, Senior Adult, health and rehabilitation, at-risk youth and more.  The Greater Holyoke YMCA is the largest provider of after-school childcare services in the area, and both on-site and off-site programs are offered.

Child watch/Nursery

Same area where childwatch has been offered weekday mornings, but not your same old room! It will have its own kids sized bathroom, area for infants, tumbling area, and min-library. Children age 4 weeks through 7 years old are welcome. Preliminary hours are: weekdays 8:30 am - 11:30 am, weekdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm; Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

FitZone

Hours and equipment for ages 8 and up!! Two treadmills, two cross-trainers (all with individual televisions), an Exerdance machine (similar to Dance, Dane Revolution) and a Wii gaming system. Preliminary Hours:

Kids 8 -13 (staffed) - Weekdays: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

After School Program - Weekdays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

14 and Up - Weekdays: 5:30 am - 9:00 am; 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seniors - Weekdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Families - Saturdays: 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; Sundays all day

When you enter our fitness center you will find 25 nautilus strength machines and a free weight area. We also have a large variety of cardiovascular equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, recumbent, upright and Expresso exercise bikes, stair climbers and rowing machines.

We have 2 pools to meet your aquatic needs. Our main pool is a 6 lane 25 yard facility ideal for lap swimming, with the water temperature at 80 degrees. Our other pool is a 4 lane 20 yard teaching pool, with water temperature held at 86 degrees, ideal for lessons and rehabilitation.