The Ascension St. Vincent YMCA

Overview

• The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana operates as a multifaceted community wellness and recreation facility, featuring pools, gyms, locker rooms, fitness centers, and youth activity spaces rather than traditional saunas. It emphasizes holistic development in spirit, mind, and body through mission-driven programs.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: A welcoming, inclusive environment fostering a sense of belonging and ownership for over 165 years. Patrons describe it as more than facilities—it’s a nonprofit hub prioritizing character-building, values, healthy living, and community partnerships. Faith-inspired elements like monthly scriptures enhance the supportive, family-oriented vibe.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatics facilities: Indoor pools for swimming lessons, water acclimation, and pool parties.
• Fitness and wellness areas: Gyms, group exercise studios for classes like yoga and cardio.
• Youth and kids zones: Dedicated youth rooms (e.g., at Ascension St. Vincent YMCA), NERF party spaces, games areas, and Kids Zone for birthdays.
• Sports and recreation spaces: Courts and fields for basketball, soccer leagues, and general rec activities.
• Camp facilities: Access to summer overnight camps with features like rock walls (Camp Carson).
• Locker rooms and support amenities: Standard changing areas, plus community event spaces.
• Additional perks: Before/after-school care areas, homeschool/education rooms, and STEM activity zones.

Services

• Memberships: Flexible, household-based plans unlocking full access to facilities, classes, and programs.
• Aquatics programs: Swimming lessons, water acclimation for preschoolers, lifeguard training/recertification.
• Fitness and wellness: Group exercise classes, personal training implied through wellness focus.
• Youth and child care: Extensive before/after-school care at partner schools (e.g., St. John the Baptist, Castle, South Terrace), summer day camps, birthday parties (pool, NERF, games).
• Sports & recreation: Youth leagues (basketball 7-13 y/o, soccer 7-10 y/o), fundamental skills programs.
• Camps: Summer day and overnight camps with activities like sidewalk chalk art and outdoor adventures.
• Education & community: Homeschool programs, STEM outings (e.g., airport visits, robotics with First LEGO League), scripture studies.
• Events: Evansville Half Marathon & 5-Miler (Oct 3, 2026), community connect meetings, partner discounts (e.g., Dick’s Sporting Goods).
• Support options: Volunteering, donations, e-newsletters.

Pricing

• Affordable and flexible: Memberships tailored to households with competitive rates (specific prices not detailed; inquire via JOIN NOW).
• Program fees vary by service (e.g., camps, leagues, child care bundles for 2025-2026 school year), with yearly bundles for school care.
• Fundraising events like the half marathon support free/low-cost youth programming.
• Member exclusives: Discounts at partners like DSG.

Location & Hours

• Primary location: Evansville, Indiana, serving Southwestern Indiana.
• Multiple branches:
  • Ascension St. Vincent YMCA (youth rooms, rentals).
  • Dunigan YMCA (rentals).
  • CenterPoint YMCA @ Caldwell (robotics, STEM, community events).
  • Additional sites for school-based care (e.g., St. John the Baptist, Castle, South Terrace, West, Loge, Marrs, Evansville Lutheran).
• Operating hours: Not explicitly listed; programs run year-round, including school-year care (e.g., specific weeks in Jan-Apr) and summer camps. Contact branches for details.

Notes

• What makes this facility special: As a leading nonprofit, it delivers lasting personal/social change through strong community ties, unlike typical gyms. 165-year legacy in Evansville with Christian values (monthly Bible verses like Luke 2:14). Unique youth focus: Robotics teams advancing to semi-state, STEM field trips, affordable care addressing family needs.
• Differentiation: Open to all, with outreach programs, partnerships (CenterPoint Energy, Dick’s, airports), and events raising funds for kids/families. Emphasizes thriving (‘Be Y We Thrive’) via membership, volunteering, or gifts—not just fitness, but character growth and inclusivity.