West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center

Overview

The provided website content describes the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, a nonprofit community organization focused on wellness, youth development, and social responsibility, rather than a dedicated sauna business. No saunas or traditional spa facilities are mentioned across the content. Instead, it highlights multi-purpose fitness and aquatic centers, with the Caldwell YMCA as a key example of their facilities.

• Facility type: Comprehensive community wellness centers offering fitness, aquatics, sports, child care, and programs across multiple locations in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, including Caldwell, South Meridian, West, and an upcoming Downtown Boise YMCA.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Family-friendly, inclusive, and energetic, emphasizing core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Members enjoy a supportive environment for physical activity, skill-building, community events, and personal growth. It’s a hub for fun, learning, and healthy living, serving nearly 17,000 members at Caldwell alone and over 110,000 youth and families annually through 100+ programs.

Features & Amenities

The YMCA facilities, exemplified by Caldwell, provide modern amenities for all ages:

• Cardio fitness center with cutting-edge equipment and stretching areas
• 3 dedicated fitness studios: Yoga Studio, Fitness Studio, Indoor Cycling Studio
• Full-court basketball gymnasium
• Variety of weight-lifting systems
• Indoor climbing wall with open climb times (e.g., Mon/Tue/Thu 5-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm)
• Multi-purpose rooms for meetings, events, and classes
• Youth Activity Center (YAC) for supervised youth fun (specific hours like Mon/Tue/Thurs 4-8pm)
• Kid Zone (child watch/drop-in care, e.g., Mon 8am-1pm & 4-8pm)
• Aquatics facilities including pools with live capacity counts and lifeguard oversight
• Separate locker facilities for adults, youth/family, and accessibility, plus towel service
• Free parking and family-oriented spaces

Services

A wide array of programs promote health, skills, and community:

• Aquatics: Swim lessons ($30 for members, all levels/ages), swim teams, diving, open swim
• Youth Sports: Soccer, volleyball, basketball (Y-Ball), cross country, track & field, T-ball, pickleball, martial arts (recreational and competitive leagues/camps)
• Fitness & Wellness: Group exercise classes, personal training (Y Trainers), adult sports (pickleball, 3v3 basketball)
• Child Care & Youth Programs: Preschool, after-school care (30+ locations), summer camps, Kids Night Out, birthday parties, Family Fun Nights
• Special Events: Races/fun runs (e.g., Christmas Run), community challenges (Quit Week)
• Other: Dance/tumbling/cheer, STEAM camps, financial assistance for all programs

Pricing

• Membership: Required for full access; Holiday Membership Special available now through December 31st (details at ymcatvidaho.org/membership)
• Swim Lessons: Only $30 for Y Members (infant-adult, group/private); financial assistance available
• Programs: Vary by activity (e.g., sports leagues, camps); extensive financial aid ($4M+ annually) ensures accessibility—no one turned away for inability to pay
• No specific pricing listed for individual drop-ins or non-members; check CORE online system or program guides for details

Location & Hours

• Primary Focus: Caldwell YMCA
  • Address: 3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • Phone: (208) 454-9622
• Facility Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-9pm, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm
• Aquatics: Open 7 days/week; live capacity at ymcatvidaho.org/aquatics/
• Kid Zone: Mon-Thu 8am-1pm & 4-8pm, Fri 8am-1pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun closed
• YAC: Varies (e.g., Mon/Tue/Thurs 4-8pm, Wed 3-8pm)
• Holidays: Closed Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; reduced hours NYE/NYD
• Multiple branches; new CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA coming soon

Notes

• What makes it special: Nonprofit mission-driven (est. 1891) with focus on underserved communities (e.g., Wilder preschool/after-school programs for migrant families). Provides scholarships, no-barrier access, and partnerships (e.g., Project Filter Quit Week). Emphasizes character-building over competition in sports.
• No saunas or dedicated spa areas identified; aquatics focus on pools/swim rather than heat therapy.
• Community impact: 440-acre summer camp, 30+ child sites, events like annual meetings and races. Join for wellness + community support; employment opportunities available.