Kids Night In

Kids Night In Enjoy Your Night February 20th5:00 PM–8:00 PM Kids Night In at the YMCA is a fun, safe, and exciting evening designed just for kids! While parents enjoy a night alone, kids get to spend time with their friends playing games, making crafts, and a movie! Kids Night In is the perfect way […]

Holiday Readings

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Afterschool Handbook

DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA Afterschool & Camp Parent HANDBOOK Download a Copy of the Handbook Table of Contents Policies/Rules are subject to change at any time.  You will be given as much notice as possible when changes are made.  Please contact Melissa Preston, Youth & Family Director, at mpreston@ymcabaycity.org if you have any questions, comments, […]

GSRP Policies

Great Start Readiness Preschool Program Information POLICY HANDBOOK Parent Expectations Parents are an important part of the success of our program. Your involvement is important to us. Some main responsibilities are volunteer in the classroom, attend parent/family activities when applicable, be available for 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences, read our monthly newsletter, open […]

Childcare Policies

DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA CHILDCARE INFORMATION POLICY HANDBOOK Policies/Rules are subject to change at any time.  You will be given as much notice as possible when changes are made.  Thank you so much for choosing us to care for your precious children! Please contact Crissy Rugenstein (Interim Early Childhood Program Administrator) at 989-895-8596 (YMCA […]

Before & After School Care

Before & Afterschool Before School Care Monday–Friday7:00 AM–8:30 AMAges 5–12 Years Old Washington Elementary, Cramer Junior High, Hampton Elementary, and Bay City Academy Students Only Contact to Enroll Afterschool/Camp Handbook AFTERSCHOOL CARE Monday–Friday3:00 PM–6:00 PMAges 5–12 Years Old MacGregor Elementary, Bay City Academy, Hampton Elementary, and Washington Elementary provide a bus to the Dow Bay Area […]

Childcare & Preschool

CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL The Early Child Curriculum is centered around Creative Curriculum. Creative Curriculum is an educational component with lesson plans which support each child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and language development.  We deeply value and implement the philosophy of “Learning Through Play” in each of our classroom environments. Infant Care Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM […]

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

Book Your Spot:

Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.