Party Rentals All Info

Have your parties at the Y! Birthday Parties Field Trips OVERNIGHTERS Showers PARTY RENTALS Do you have a larger group or special event and would like to rent out a room? This is a great option for birthday parties, school groups, church groups, meetings, etc. Rental Request Waterslide Rules Birthday Parties Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon–3:00 PM. This package includes the use of our Family Center for 3 hours and the pool for 2 hours during that time. The pool will include use of the water slide and splash features. We provide table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your own cake, ice cream, food, drinks, paper products, and decorations. You are responsible for clean up. Guest Count Y-Member Pricing Community Member Pricing 1–20 $175 $250 21–30 $205 $280 31–40 $235 $315 41–50 $265 $345 Overnighters Overnight rental rates are based on how many people are in your group. This fee includes YMCA certified staff, sports equipment, swimming pool, spa, and other miscellaneous amenities. Full night rentals run 10:000 pm – 5:00 am. The swimming pool will be open for your group 11:00 pm–1:00 am. Half night rentals are also available for up to 4 hours. A fifty percent down payment is required to hold your date, along with a $200 refundable security deposit. The water slide can be turned on for an additional fee. Waterslide Rules Guest Count Pricing 1–100 $1500 101–200 $1700 201–300 $1900 301–350 $2000 351 or More Call for Pricing Showers Includes 3 hour use of the Family Center and table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your food, drinks, paper products and decorations. You are responsible for clean up. Guest Count Y-Member Pricing Community Member Pricing 1–50 $150 $210 Field Trips The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is the perfect place for your morning and afternoon field trips (based on availability). Our state of the art facility has all the features to make for an incredible day! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 10 minute water safety briefing 2 hours of use in our aquatics area Use of the lazt river and splash features   ALSO AVAILABLE: 2 full-size basketball courts Volleyball nets Dodgeball equipment Includes 3 hour use of the Family Center and table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your food, drinks, paper products and decorations. You are responsible for clean up. Age # of Chaperones Needed 6 Years and Younger 1 Chaperone For Every 3 Kids 7 Years and Older 1 Chaperone For Every 6 Kids Options Pricing Per Person (including chaperones) $5 Waterslide $50 (Usage of the waterslide outside of regular slide hours, pending additional lifeguard availability) Family Center $50 HAVE YOUR PARTY AT THE Y! Birthday Parties OVERNIGHTERS Showers Field Trips PARTY RENTALS Do you have a larger group or special event and would like to rent out a room? This is a great option for birthday parties, school groups, church groups, meetings, etc. Rental Request Waterslide Rules BIRTHDAY PARTIES Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon– 3:00 PM. This package includes the use of our Family Center for 3 hours and the pool for 2 hours during that time. The pool will include use of the water slide and splash features. We provide table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your own cake, ice cream, food, drinks, paper products, and decorations. You are responsible for clean up Guest Count Y-Member Pricing Community Member Pricing 1–20 $175 $250 21–30 $205 $280 31–40 $235 $315 41–50 $265 $345 OVERNIGHTERS Overnight rental rates are based on how many people are in your group. This fee includes YMCA certified staff, sports equipment, swimming pool, spa, and other miscellaneous amenities. Full night rentals run 10:00pm–5:00am. The swimming pool will be open for your group 11:00pm–1:00am. Half night rentals are also available for up to 4 hours. A fifty percent down payment is required to hold your date, along with a $200 refundable security deposit. The water slide can be turned on for an additional fee. Guest Count Pricing 1–100 $1500 101–200 $1700 201–300 $1900 301–350 $2000 351 or More Call for Pricing Bridal/Baby Showers Includes 3 hour use of the Family Center and table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your food, drinks, paper products and decorations. You are responsible for clean up. Guest Count Y-Member Pricing Community Member Pricing 1–50 $150 $210 FIELD TRIPS The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is the perfect place for your morning and afternoon field trips (based on availability). Our state of the art facility has all the features to make for an incredible day! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 10 minute water safety briefing 2 hours of use in our aquatics area Use of the lazy river and splash features ALSO AVAILABLE: 2 full-size basketball courts Volleyball nets Dodgeball equipment Options Pricing Per Person (including chaperones) $5 Waterslide $50 (Usage of the waterslide outside of regular slide hours, pending additional lifeguard availability) Family Center $50 Age # of Chaperones Needed 6 Years and Younger 1 Chaperone For Every 3 Kids 7 Years and Older 1 Chaperone For Every 6 Kids Pavilion Rental The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is now offering our pavilion to rent! Located in our Uptown Park, across from the YMCA, it’s the perfect place to hold your next family reunion, graduation party, birthday party, etc.The pavilion at the YMCA Uptown Park is reserved on a first come first serve basis and is available to rent seven days a week! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 34’ x 18’ (612 square feet) 6 picnic tables (46” wide)4 seats at each table ADA accessible Located across the street from the YMCA Fenced in location $150 for 3 Hours Birthday Parties Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon–3:00 PM. This package includes the use of our Family Center for 3 hours and the pool for 2 hours during that time. The pool will include use of the water slide and splash features. We provide table and chair set-up/take-down. You bring your own cake, ice cream, food, drinks, paper products, and

Fraud Workshop

Fraud Workshop LEARN HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID FRAUD Thursday, November 14th11:30 AM–12:30 PMDow Bay Area Family YMCA Family CenterJoin our Fraud Prevention Workshop to learn essential strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities. This interactive session will cover the latest fraud trends, red flags to watch for, and best practices for safeguarding personal and organizational assets. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to reduce risk and protect against financial crime. Presented by: William AlvordFraud Specialist Register Here Fraud Workshop Presented by: LEARN HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID FRAUD Thursday, November 14th11:30 AM–12:30 PMDow Bay Area Family YMCA Family CenterJoin our Fraud Prevention Workshop to learn essential strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities. This interactive session will cover the latest fraud trends, red flags to watch for, and best practices for safeguarding personal and organizational assets. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to reduce risk and protect against financial crime. Presented by: William AlvordFraud Specialist Register Here

Events

Events at the Y Dodge For a Cause Easter Eggstravaganza Y Golf Outing Fireworks Parking Halloween Spooktacular Breakfast with Santa Sponsored by: Dodge for a Cause Dodge For a Cause is back! Proceeds from this event will go towards our Annual Campaign, which provides scholarships to and financial assistance for sports, childcare, membership, and swim lessons! February 8, 2025 2025 Winners: 1st Place: Ball Busters from John Glen Highschool 2nd Place: Throw Some Ds from Francis Rey Academy Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA April 19, 2025 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Registration is required.  Registration Sponsored by: Sponsored by: YMCA Golf Outing Join us Friday, May 9th for our annual YMCA Golf Outing! All proceeds from the event will go towards our Annual Campaign, providing scholarships to the community so they are able to participate in programs and childcare at the Y.  Register Fireworks Festival Parking Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs.  YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. Sponsored by: Halloween Spooktacular Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. Cost is $15 per child. Accompanying parents are free! Space is limited so sign up today! Registration Breakfast with Santa Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00am to 11:00am while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! No registration required! Sponsored by: Annual Events Page Navigation Dodge for a Cause Dodge For a Cause is back! Proceeds from this event will go towards our Annual Campaign, which provides scholarships to and financial assistance for sports, childcare, membership, and swim lessons! February 8, 2025 2025 Winners: 1st Place: Ball Busters from John Glen Highschool 2nd Place: Throw Some Ds from Francis Rey Academy Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA April 19, 2025 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Registration is required.  Registration YMCA Golf Outing May 9, 2025 All proceeds from the event will go towards our Annual Campaign, providing scholarships to the community so they are able to participate in programs and childcare at the Y.  Register Fireworks Festival Parking Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs.  YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. Halloween Spooktacular Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. Cost is $15 per child. Accompanying parents are free! Space is limited so sign up today! Registration Breakfast with Santa Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00am to 11:00am while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! No registration required!

Give Local Bay

GIVE LOCAL BAY May 6, 2025 Donate Here GIVE LOCAL BAY Give Local Bay is a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for favorite local charities. It unites our community in supporting our local nonprofits, agencies, and parks in Bay and Arenac counties. Your donations help these nonprofits build their endowment funds at Bay Area Community Foundation so that they are able to provide for many generations to come. Donate on May 6th and your gift will be increased by a match pool and incentive prizes thanks to our community sponsors! The more you help each nonprofit raise, the more match money they receive. We are better together! Seeing our child care programs in action, families enjoying the facility, or volunteers and staff distributing meals, you see the impact that the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA has on the community. In a time when division challenges the world and our neighborhoods, leaving people feeling divided, isolated and alone, it is more important than ever to have places like our YMCA to bring people together. Our fundraising efforts ensure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from YMCA services, regardless of their ability to pay. Last year 337 families came to our YMCA thanks to the donations received from people like you. Donate Here GIVE LOCAL BAY May 6, 2025 Donate Here Give Local Bay is a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for favorite local charities. It unites our community in supporting our local nonprofits, agencies, and parks in Bay and Arenac counties. Your donations help these nonprofits build their endowment funds at Bay Area Community Foundation so that they are able to provide for many generations to come. Donate on May 6th and your gift will be increased by a match pool and incentive prizes thanks to our community sponsors! The more you help each nonprofit raise, the more match money they receive. We are better together! Seeing our child care programs in action, families enjoying the facility, or volunteers and staff distributing meals, you see the impact that the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA has on the community. In a time when division challenges the world and our neighborhoods, leaving people feeling divided, isolated and alone, it is more important than ever to have places like our YMCA to bring people together. Our fundraising efforts ensure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from YMCA services, regardless of their ability to pay. Last year 337 families came to our YMCA thanks to the donations received from people like you. Donate Here

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa December 21, 2024 Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00am to 11:00am while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! No registration required! Our Sponsors This event is made possible by a grant from the Youth Advisory Committee Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and a sponsorship from Copus Orthodontics Breakfast with Santa December 21, 2024 Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! The pancake breakfast is free for anyone! Breakfast starts at 9:00am to 11:00am while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! No registration required! Our Sponsors This event is made possible by a grant from the Youth Advisory Committee Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and a sponsorship from Copus Orthodontics

Halloween Spooktacular

October 18, 2025 Halloween Spooktacular October 18, 2025 Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. This is a free event! Registration Activities Trunk or Treat Photobooth Arts & Crafts Games Haunted Locker Rooms Free Food and Drinks Live DJ Costume Contest Prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Youth Costume, and Best Under 1 Year Old Costume OUR SPONSORS Looking for a great sponsorship opportunity? Contact Joslyn Jamrog to help sponsor this year’s Spooktacular! Email Joslyn October 18, 2025 Spooktacular will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the event. Activities will be available inside the Y and at the YMCA Uptown Park. This is a free event! Registration Activities Trunk or Treat Photobooth Arts & Crafts Games Haunted Locker Rooms Free Food and Drinks Live DJ Costume Contest Prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Youth Costume, and Best Under 1 Year Old Costume Sponsors Looking for a great sponsorship opportunity? Contact Joslyn Jamrog to help sponsor this year’s Spooktacular! Email Joslyn

Bay City Fireworks

Bay City Fireworks Festival Parking See you next year! Thanks to your support we have raised $6,142 for our Financial Assistance Program during the Bay City Fireworks! Thank you and see you next year! Parking Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs. YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. Parking begins at 4:00 PM on July 5th. North & West Lot Pre-sale $25 North & West Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. South Lot Pre-Sale $20 South Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. Day of Event $30 5 wristbands per vehicle. Extra Wristbands $5 $5 per additional wristband. Wristbands allow access to port-a-potties on YMCA property on July 1st. Guidelines For safety reasons, NO glass bottles, fireworks, or firearms permitted in the lots Port-a-potties are ONLY available to those with wristbands Please join us in practicing our Core Values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to make this event fun and safe for all For the safety of everyone in the lot, please be parked by 8:00 PM and not leave until after the fireworks show has ended Uptown YMCA Park is CLOSED PARKING MAPS Spots in yellow are taken Fireworks parking See you next year! Thanks to your support we have raised $6,142 for our Financial Assistance Program during the Bay City Fireworks! Thank you and see you next year! Pre-sale spots are available at YMCA North, South, and West lots. See the front desk to purchase your spot! Parking spots will be available for day of purchase at the City of Bay City lot. Money raised through this event goes to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fund, which provides scholarships to families and children so everyone can participate in our programs. YMCA Uptown Park will be CLOSED The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s core values are: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We request that all attendees follow these values while on YMCA property. Parking begins at 4:00 PM on July 5th. North & West Lot Pre-sale $25 North & West Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. South Lot Pre-Sale $20 South Lot Pre-Sale. 5 wristbands per vehicle. Day of Event $30 5 wristbands per vehicle. Extra Wristbands $5 $5 per additional wristband. Wristbands allow access to port-a-potties on YMCA property on July 1st. Guidelines For safety reasons, NO glass bottles, fireworks, or firearms permitted in the lots Port-a-potties are ONLY available to those with wristbands Please join us in practicing our Core Values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to make this event fun and safe for all For the safety of everyone in the lot, please be parked by 8:00 PM and not leave until after the fireworks show has ended Uptown YMCA Park is not open PARKING Spots in yellow are taken

Tech Team

YMCA TECH TEAM Bring your electronic devices Wednesday, May 21st10:30 AM–11:30 AM Bring your own electronic devices and we will help walk you through and answer all your questions. Located in the Cafe. Free coffee and popcorn will be served. For all ages! No registration required. FREE! YMCA TECH TEAM Wednesday, May 21st10:30 AM–11:30 AM Bring your own electronic devices and we will help walk you through and answer all your questions. Located in the Cafe. Free coffee and popcorn will be served. For all ages! No registration required. FREE!

Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Easter eggstravaganza Sold Out April 12, 2025 This is a free event! We ask that you bring a toiletry item to donate to our Care Closet. The Y will be closing at 4:00 PM the day of to set up for the event. Event Includes: Easter Egg Hunt Food Games Temporary Tattoos Arts & Crafts Photobooth Raffles (cash only) And more! 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 6:00 PM. While supplies last. This was a sold out event in 2023 and 2024! This event is limited to 350 kids. Registration required for each child. No registration required for accompanying parents. NEW in 2025! We are asking everyone to please bring a personal care item donation for the YMCA Care Closet. Click here to see a list of items that are needed! Full Enter our cash only raffle during the event for a chance to win a Celestino, Todd, or Samson Squishmallow! OUR SPONSORS: Easter Eggstravaganza SOLD OUT April 12, 2025 This is a free event! We ask that you bring a toiletry item to donate to our Care Closet. The Y will be closing at 4:00 PM the day of to set up for the event. Event Includes: Easter Egg Hunt Food Games Temporary Tattoos Arts & Crafts Photobooth Raffles (cash only) And more! 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 6:00 PM. While supplies last. This was a sold out event in 2023 and 2024! This event is limited to 350 kids. Registration required for each child. No registration required for accompanying parents. NEW in 2025! We are asking everyone to please bring a personal care item donation for the YMCA Care Closet. Click here to see a list of items that are needed! Full Enter our cash only raffle during the event for a chance to win a Celestino, Todd, or Samson Squishmallow! OUR SPONSORS

Senior Luncheon

Senior Lunch & Learn Senior Lunch & Learn Move Freely, Live Fully: Break Free From Neck Pain Friday, May 16th at 11:30 AMDow Bay Area Family YMCA – Family Center The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in partnership with Renue Physical Therapy is proud to bring you a Senior Lunch & Learn Health Series! Presented by Kristen Rice with Renue PT Those aged 60+ are welcome to join us for a $5 lunch and educational health seminar to help you to stay active, healthy and feeling your best. Hosted by Renue Physical Therapy Register Here or call the front desk Senior Lunch & Learn Senior Lunch & Learn Move Freely, Live Fully: Break Free From Neck Pain Friday, May 16th at 11:30 AMDow Bay Area Family YMCA – Family Center The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in partnership with Renue Physical Therapy is proud to bring you a Senior Lunch & Learn Health Series! Presented by Kristen Rice with Renue PT Those aged 60+ are welcome to join us for a $5 lunch and educational health seminar to help you to stay active, healthy and feeling your best. Hosted by Renue Physical Therapy Register Here or call the front desk