Bethlehem YMCA

Overview

The Bethlehem Area YMCA (also known as William H. Lawrence Family YMCA) is a comprehensive family-oriented fitness and community center in Delmar, NY, featuring a sauna, steam room, and hot tub as key wellness amenities within its extensive aquatic and relaxation facilities. This non-profit YMCA emphasizes healthy living, personal growth, and community strengthening through diverse programming.

The overall atmosphere is welcoming, inclusive, and energetic, blending modern fitness equipment, family-friendly spaces, and recreational areas like an NHL-sized ice rink. Visitors enjoy a supportive environment for all ages, with access to pools, tracks, courts, and relaxation zones like the sauna and steam room, promoting recovery and wellness post-workout. It’s ideal for families, seniors, and athletes seeking a holistic experience.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatic Facilities: Indoor heated pool with lap lanes and open swim, family pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room
• Fitness Areas: Strength/cardio equipment, indoor track, spin/cycle studio
• Sports & Recreation: Gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, pickleball, NHL-sized ice rink, playground
• Group Spaces: Group exercise studios, meeting rooms, kid’s corner/child watch
• Additional Perks: Y-360 virtual workouts, nationwide Y access, lockers/showers (implied)

Services

• Fitness Classes (included with membership): Les Mills (e.g., BODYPUMP), HIIT, yoga (all levels, chair, restorative), Zumba, Pilates, cycle, aqua fitness, SilverSneakers, strength training
• Aquatics Programs: Swim lessons, lap/open/family swim, water aerobics/wellness
• Personal Training: Certified trainers offering 30/60-min sessions, packages (e.g., 1 session $60-$80, 12 sessions $660-$900), partner training, Kickstart packages ($125-$175)
• Youth & Family: Child watch (6 weeks-5 years), after/before school programs, birthday parties, youth sports
• Ice Rink Programs: Hockey leagues (youth, adult, high school), figure skating, learn-to-skate
• Other: Adult enrichment, martial arts (NIA, T’ai Chi), pickleball clinics, financial assistance, SilverSneakers

Pricing

Membership (monthly rates, joiner fees apply: Youth $25, Young Adult $50, others $100):

• Youth (18 & under): $36
• Young Adult (19-29): $43
• Senior (65+): $60
• Adult (30+): $65
• One Adult Household: $86
• Household: $106

Day Passes (non-members): Adult $20, Family (2 adults + kids) $45

Personal Training Examples (members):

• Single 30-min: $60, 60-min: $80
• 12 Sessions 30-min: $660, 60-min: $900

Free for SilverSneakers seniors; financial assistance available. Guests get 2 free visits/year.

Location & Hours

• Address: 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
• Phone: (518) 439-4394
• Google Maps: Directions

Operating Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 5:30am – 9pm
• Friday: 5:30am – 7pm
• Saturday-Sunday: 7am – 7pm

Holidays Closed: Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day (check site for others).

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Access to 10 Capital District YMCAs + 2,000 nationwide; NHL ice rink hosting pro leagues/tournaments; sauna/steam/hot tub combo for post-swim/pool recovery; non-profit with 30-day guarantee, holds up to 4 months, no contracts.
• Stands out for community focus: Financial aid ensures inclusivity; kid-friendly policies (children 12+ access most areas); volunteer/donate opportunities.
• Special Programs: Pedaling for Parkinson’s, LIVESTRONG, sports performance training; Y360 free virtual classes.
• Emphasis on safety: Inclement weather policy, cell phone restrictions in sensitive areas.