Greater Scranton YMCA

Overview

• Facility Type: The Greater Scranton YMCA is a comprehensive community fitness and wellness center, not a dedicated sauna business. It offers a wide range of aquatic, fitness, and recreational facilities including pools, group exercise rooms, cycling studios, gyms, wellness centers, and multipurpose rooms. No saunas or spa-specific areas are mentioned in the content.
• Overall Atmosphere and Experience: Welcoming and family-oriented with a strong emphasis on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y fosters community connection through inclusive programs, events, and support services. It’s a nonprofit hub promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being in a supportive, non-discriminatory environment for all ages and backgrounds.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatics: Multiple pools (Pool A, Pool B) for swimming lessons, aqua fit, deep water exercise, lap swimming, and family activities. Features include lifeguard supervision and water safety programs.
• Fitness Areas: Wellness center, cycling studio, group exercise rooms, weights & core areas, gyms for sports like pickleball.
• Group Exercise Spaces: Dedicated rooms for classes like yoga, kickboxing, power cycling, dance fit, stretch & flow, and more.
• Multipurpose Rooms: Used for yoga, workshops, and community events.
• Childcare & Family Services: Child Watch (not always included in trials), youth programs, and holiday activities.
• Other Amenities: Pickleball courts (paddles/balls provided), TruGolf simulator, virtual learning centers, emergency childcare, and access to Y Wellness 24/7 for members.
• Technology & Accessibility: Online membership portals, class schedules, virtual tours, live-stream options, and text alerts.

Services

• Memberships: Full access to facilities, classes, pools, and programs. Options for individuals, families, and youth. 7-day free trials available (e.g., Nov 26–Dec 31). Guest passes ($15 for non-members, e.g., pickleball). Scholarships and financial assistance available.
• Programs: Youth sports, swim lessons (free options via DASL), childcare, nutritional cooking classes, birthday parties, summer camps/food programs, mental health workshops (e.g., BOOSTing Holiday Spirit, 12 Days of Mental Health).
• Wellness & Classes: Group exercise (power cycling, kickboxing, aqua fit, yoga, weights & core, dance fit), personal/group training, Y Wellbeing Initiative (mental health support, COPE, R1 Learning).
• Aquatics-Specific: Lap swim challenges, lifeguard courses, safety around water campaigns, swim-a-thons.
• Community Events: Jingle Bell Jog (Dec 13), Winter Clothing Drive, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Harry McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament, Healthy Kids Day.
• Additional Support: Job opportunities, donations, capital campaigns, annual reports, code of conduct enforcement.

Pricing

• Specific pricing not detailed in content, but:
  • Memberships: Vary by type (e.g., join via https://scranton.recliquecore.com/memberships/13). Rate increase notice for Feb 1, 2025.
  • Free Trials: 7-day or 1-week free access to most amenities (excludes Child Watch).
  • Guest Passes: $15 (e.g., pickleball for non-members).
  • Programs/Events: Many free for members/community (e.g., mental health workshops, open play). Pickleball free for members.
  • Scholarships: Available for swim lessons, memberships.

Location & Hours

• Location: 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA (Greater Scranton area). Serving Lackawanna and surrounding counties.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly listed, but inferred from schedules:
  • Group exercise classes from early morning (5:45 AM) to evening (8:00 PM).
  • Pickleball: Mon 5-8 PM, Tue/Thu 12-3 PM & Thu 6-8 PM.
  • Pool schedules available online (https://www.greaterscrantonymca.org/pool-schedule/).
  • Facility open for drop-ins, events, and trials.

Notes

• What Makes This YMCA Special: 175+ years of community impact as a nonprofit (founded roots in 1844). Focuses on inclusivity (non-discrimination policy), mental health equity (Caring Communities program, free services for underserved), and holistic wellness beyond fitness—emergency childcare, food distribution, homelessness support during crises like COVID-19. Innovator in sports (basketball origins), education (ESL, libraries), and global humanitarian efforts (Nobel Peace Prize link). Strong social media engagement, virtual tours (https://www.greaterscrantonymca.org/virtual-tour-of-the-ymca/), and events building belonging. No sauna facilities noted, but excels in aquatics and group fitness for relaxation/recovery.