Greater Peoria Family YMCA

Overview

• Greater Peoria Family YMCA is a comprehensive family fitness and community center focused on building healthy spirit, mind, and body through Christian principles, offering a wide range of wellness, aquatic, youth, and community programs.
• The overall atmosphere emphasizes connection, community impact, and accessibility, creating a welcoming environment for all ages with donor-supported scholarships ensuring no one is turned away; it’s more than a gym—it’s a movement for health and belonging.

Features & Amenities

• State-of-the-art fitness equipment for comprehensive workouts.
• 50+ free group fitness classes, including Les Mills launches (quarterly events like Q1, Q3, Q4).
• Aquatics facilities supporting swim lessons, swim teams (e.g., Summer Swim Team), Safety Around Water programs, and pool openings.
• RiverPlex access via dual membership collaboration with Peoria Park District and OSF Healthcare, expanding fitness options.
• Outdoor amenities: 59-acre property with new bridge and trail system (ribbon cutting Oct 2021), disc golf course, and playground.
• Multi-purpose spaces for youth sports (basketball, volleyball, cheer clinics), senior socials, and family events.
• Reward points system for members.
• Upcoming Elmwood Rural Health and Wellness Center (joint venture with Elmwood Community Foundation and Graham Medical Group): indoor walking track, 3-lane pool, sports courts, youth/senior programs (construction late 2024).

Services

• Fitness & Wellness: Group classes, personal training, Healthy Kids University (family weight management, $20/family), pickleball tournaments.
• Aquatics: Swim lessons (Safety Around Water, free donor-supported), summer swim teams, pool access.
• Youth & Family Programs: Summer day camps (Camp Limestone, Camp Big Hollow, Teen REACH, $35–$150), School’s Day Out ($40–$50 member/non-member), sports leagues/clinics (basketball, volleyball, cheer for grades PreK–5th), dance exploration.
• Community & Events: Senior Socials, member appreciation weekends, volunteer opportunities, donor scholarships.
• Special Initiatives: Dual membership promotions, Impact Central Illinois grants, collaborations for rural access.

Pricing

• Membership: Specific rates not listed; online registration available with benefits like RiverPlex access; dual membership fall promotions highlighted.
• Programs & Events:
  • School’s Day Out: $40–$50 (member/non-member rates).
  • Healthy Kids University: $20 per family.
  • Summer Camps: $35–$150 depending on program (e.g., full-day camps 7AM–5:30PM).
  • Tournament proceeds support scholarships; free/low-cost options via donors (e.g., Safety Around Water).

Location & Hours

• Location: Greater Peoria Family YMCA, Peoria, IL (59-acre campus); additional access to RiverPlex; future Elmwood site for rural communities (18,000+ served within 15–20 min drive).
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly stated; program-specific (e.g., camps 7:00AM–5:30PM Mon–Fri; events vary like 6:30AM–5:30PM for School’s Day Out).

Notes

• What makes it special: Donor-supported accessibility ensures programs for all, regardless of ability to pay; strong community partnerships (e.g., RiverPlex dual access, federal grants for Elmwood center adding 50–60 jobs); focus on youth development, healthy living, and rural outreach (e.g., swim safety to prevent drownings, trails for outdoor wellness); recent additions like playground, trails, and pickleball foster inclusivity; mission-driven with events like ribbon cuttings and Les Mills launches building excitement and connection.