Ferguson Family Y

Overview

• Facility Type: The Greater Green Bay YMCA is a comprehensive community fitness and family wellness center featuring indoor pools, gyms, multipurpose activity spaces, and dedicated areas for youth programs. While no traditional saunas are explicitly mentioned, the emphasis is on aquatic facilities (pools for recreational swimming and training), fitness studios, and child-focused activity zones.
• Overall Atmosphere and Experience: Family-oriented and inclusive, fostering a nurturing, energetic environment that promotes physical health, creative expression, education, and community bonding. Visitors experience a welcoming vibe with qualified staff prioritizing safety, fun, and personal growth for all ages, from kids’ play to adult fitness classes.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatic Facilities: Brightly lit indoor pools for recreational swimming, swim lessons, water safety training, and lifeguard certification practice; includes equipment like rescue tubes.
• Fitness Areas: Mirrored gym studios for cardio, strength training (e.g., Progressive Strength classes), and group fitness; gym games for youth.
• Youth and Family Spaces: Imagination stations, craft areas, classrooms for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) experiments, arts classes (painting, dance, music), and outdoor recreation zones.
• Additional Amenities: Snack provisions, field trip support, movies/games areas, locker rooms (implied for swim programs), and inclusive setups (e.g., wheelchair-accessible STEAM classes).
• Technology Integration: Online registration, eLearning for certifications, YMCA360 virtual programs.

Services

• Youth Programs: Kids’ Day Out (ages 5-12) with gym games, crafts, recreational swim, field trips; STEAM hands-on projects (coding, robotics, engineering, arts); creative/performing arts classes; school-age childcare.
• Aquatics & Safety: Water safety education, lifeguard training (Red Cross certified: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED), recertification; blended online/in-person formats.
• Fitness & Healthy Living: Group classes like Progressive Strength, cardio fitness; nutrition/mental wellness tips at events.
• Community Events: Healthy Kids Day (free activities, obstacle courses, giveaways); arts enrichment for academic/emotional growth.
• Support Services: Scholarships for financial assistance, membership perks for best pricing, volunteer opportunities.

Pricing

• Kids’ Day Out: $37/day for Y Members or current childcare participants; $43/day for General Public; $10 non-refundable registration fee for non-enrolled kids.
• Other Programs: Best prices for members (e.g., arts/STEAM classes); financial assistance/scholarships available; specific pricing via online registration (e.g., lifeguard training not detailed here).
• Membership: Encouraged for discounts; details at join page (not specified in content).

Location & Hours

• Location Details: Primary address 235 N Jefferson St, Green Bay, WI 54301 (Ferguson Family Y); multiple branches (Broadview, West Side, East Side YMCAs mentioned for aquatics contacts). Phone: +1 (920) 436-9622. Email for programs (e.g., sacc@greenbayymca.org).
• Operating Hours: Kids’ Day Out runs 6:30am–6:00pm; general facility hours not specified—check specific program schedules or contact for details.

Notes

• What Makes This YMCA Special: Over 178 years of strengthening communities as a nonprofit; strong focus on inclusivity (e.g., scholarships, wheelchair-friendly programs, abuse prevention via Five Days of Action®). Emphasizes transformative experiences like art for family bonding, STEAM for innovation, and safety training for empowerment. Safety-first priority with qualified staff, grooming awareness (Know. See. Respond.), and year-round commitment to child protection. Community events like Healthy Kids Day build habits; flexible payments and free opportunities (e.g., lifeguard class incentives). Ideal for families seeking affordable, holistic wellness beyond typical gyms—blending fitness, education, and social good.