Augusta South Family YMCA

Overview

The content describes saunas as key wellness amenities within the Thomson Family YMCA and Wilson Family YMCA, branches of the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta. These are not standalone sauna businesses but integrated into community-focused fitness and aquatic centers emphasizing health, family activities, and accessibility. The saunas and steam rooms provide a relaxing, therapeutic environment for recovery and rejuvenation post-workout, complementing pools, gyms, and adaptive programs. The overall atmosphere is welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven, fostering physical wellness alongside spiritual and social growth in a safe, family-oriented setting.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna and Steam Room: Available at both Thomson and Wilson locations for relaxation, muscle recovery, and detoxification.
• Fitness Equipment: Free weights, machine weights, updated fitness facilities, EGYM smart circuit (at Wilson), CrossFit area.
• Aquatic Facilities:
  • Indoor and outdoor pools, water parks with slides (seasonal at Thomson and Wilson).
  • Katie’s Pool at Wilson YMCA: 33x60 ft therapy pool with zero-entry, wheelchair ramp, UV sanitation system, adapted changing rooms with lifts – ideal for therapeutic use akin to spa experiences.
  • Whirlpool (Wilson).
• Sports Areas: Basketball courts, pickleball, indoor/outdoor tracks, athletic fields, outdoor sports complex (Wilson).
• Other Wellness: Massage therapy, personal training, group exercise classes, chapel for devotions.
• Family Support: Play & Learn Child Care (free for family members), after-school care, summer camps.

Services

• Wellness Programs: Group exercise classes, personal training, SilverSneakers for seniors, youth sports, dance, karate, gymnastics.
• Adaptive Services (Katie’s Pool):
  • Mandatory evaluations for adapted aquatics.
  • Special populations classes for balance, coordination, muscle tone.
  • Adapted swim team, open rehab, pool parties, muscle toning classes, therapeutic massage (30/60 min).
• Child & Youth Programs: Day/overnight camps, teen programs, Play & Learn enrichment (music, literacy, STEAM).
• Community Events: Doughnuts & Devotions, holiday parades, Giving Tuesday fundraisers.
• Contact for programs/pricing: Forrestt Newkirk (706-922-9664, fnewkirk@thefamilyy.org) for aquatics; branch-specific for others.

Pricing

• Programs Fee-Based: Adapted aquatics and similar services require fees; open to members and non-members.
• Financial Assistance: Available for all Family Y programs.
• Memberships: Metro membership grants access to all locations; family memberships include free Play & Learn Child Care (up to 2 hrs/day).
• No specific sauna/steam room pricing listed; likely included with membership. Holiday hours and class schedules via website links.

Location & Hours

• Thomson Family YMCA: McDuffie County area (serving since 2002). Amenities include outdoor pool, track, sauna/steam.
• Wilson Family YMCA: Flagship branch in Augusta area; features Katie’s Pool, water park, full wellness center.
• General Access: Metro membership for all Family Y locations.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly detailed; seasonal outdoor pool/water park open Memorial Day to Labor Day (until Sept 1, 2025 at Thomson). Holiday hours at thefamilyy.org/about-us/holiday-hours/. Contact branches for daily schedules.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Saunas/steam rooms enhance a holistic YMCA experience blending fitness, therapy, and community – unique for inclusive adaptive programs like Katie’s Pool (largest public therapy pool in Southeast, honoring Katie York). Emphasis on child safety (Five Days of Action pledge), faith-based elements (chapel, devotions), and local impact (meals, beds, camps funded by donations). Metro access promotes flexibility; free childcare supports parents. Strong testimonials highlight life-changing fitness journeys, injury recovery, and social connections in a non-judgmental space.