BHP Billiton YMCA

Overview

• The BHP Billiton YMCA is a comprehensive family-oriented fitness and aquatic facility operated by the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, offering a wide range of wellness, sports, and recreational amenities in a community-focused environment.
• The overall atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive, promoting health, fitness, and family bonding with modern equipment, spacious indoor pools, dedicated studios, and child-friendly services, ideal for all ages from infants to seniors.

Features & Amenities

• Cardio Equipment: Stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers, elliptical machines, and more.
• Strength Equipment: Cybex machines, Hammer Strength, free weights, and additional options.
• Aquatics: Indoor 50-meter pool and indoor family pool for lap swimming, lessons, and family fun.
• Sports & Studios: Basketball gym, Spin studio, multiple group exercise studios.
• Specialized Gyms: CrossFit and weightlifting gym.
• Family Services: Child Watch Center (nursery for children 6 weeks to 7 years old), with supervised play during specified hours.
• Additional resources: Group exercise schedules and holiday hours available online.

Services

• Aquatics Programs:
  • Swim lessons (Stages 1-6, Parent-Child, Adult Learn-to-Swim) for ages 0-110.
  • Masters Swim Team (ongoing roster).
  • Lifeguard Certification Courses and In-Services.
  • Swim Team and open swim during pool hours.
• Youth Camps & Sports:
  • Winter Break Camps (themed days like Reindeer Games, Grinch Day; ages 5-11; full-day 7AM-5:30PM).
  • Youth Sports Leagues: Basketball (ages 4-14), Soccer (3-12), Volleyball (9-18), Flag Football (5-14), T-Ball.
  • Summer Camps, Spring/Fall Sports.
• Fitness & Wellness:
  • Group exercise classes (schedules available).
  • CrossFit, weightlifting, cardio/strength training.
  • Programs like Couch to 5K, Diabetes Prevention, Stair Climb.
• Other: Paddle Board/Yoga, Kids Triathlon, Safety courses.

Pricing

• Pricing is program-specific with member discounts:
  • Winter Break Camps: $30 (Member) / $35 (Non-Member) per day.
  • Swim Lessons (e.g., T/TH or SAT sessions): $85 (Member) / $105 (Non-Member) per session series.
  • Adult Learn-to-Swim: $125 (Non-Member).
  • Lifeguard Certification: $275 (Non-Member).
  • Youth Sports Leagues (e.g., Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football): $75-$80 (Member) / $120-$130 (Non-Member).
• General membership pricing not listed; contact facility for fitness center access fees. In-house and online registration available for most programs.

Location & Hours

• Location: 3455 Knight Street, Shreveport, LA 71105.
• Phone: (318) 674-9635.
• Fitness Center Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 5:00am - 9:30pm.
  • Friday: 5:00am - 8:00pm.
  • Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm.
  • Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
• Pool Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-1:30pm; 4:30pm-8:30pm.
  • Friday: 8:00am-1:30pm; 4:30pm-7:00pm.
  • Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
  • Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
• Child Watch Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-1:00pm; 3:30pm-7:30pm.
  • Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm.
  • Saturday: 8:00am - 11:30am.
  • Sunday: Closed.
• Holiday hours and full schedules available via links.

Notes

• What makes this YMCA special: Family-centric design with on-site child watch, enabling parents to workout while kids are supervised; extensive aquatics focus including a rare 50-meter indoor pool for competitive swimming; broad youth development programs from camps to sports leagues fostering teamwork and health.
• Part of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana network, emphasizing community wellness, safety certifications, and inclusive activities for all ages and abilities.
• Ongoing programs like Masters Swim Team (free for non-members in some cases) and seasonal camps highlight year-round engagement.
• Registration often available in-house even after online deadlines; check website for updates.