The YMCA has a long tradition of providing a safe and friendly atmosphere to support your health and wellness. The Frederick County YMCA was established in 1858 and in addition to the numerous services and support they provide for the community, the YMCA’s fitness and health programs serve over 20,000 members each year.

Frederick County has seven locations, including a teaching kitchen and an arts center. Different locations provide different services and programs and not all of them include fitness resources. The YMCA is known for a wide variety of programs like pool parties, kid’s summer camps, CPR training, child care programs, and music, art, theater, and cooking programs, in addition to it’s family fitness resources. Make sure you check out all the locations and options so you don’t miss anything!

There’s no joining fee or long-term contracts, like some other fitness centers, in order to become a YMCA member. And there are several membership rate options to suit a variety of needs, including single memberships, family memberships, 55+ memberships, and even corporate memberships. The YMCA also offers payment plan options and financial assistance.

Some of the health-related offerings include:

• Swimming lessons and swim teams
• Water fitness programs
• Strength equipment including: free weights, machines, battle ropes, medicine balls, and resistance bands
• Cardio equipment including: rowers, ellipticals, step mills, upper body ergometers, and several styles of treadmills and bikes
• Indoor track
• Fitness classes
• Personal training
• Massage
• Sports programs and clinics including: soccer, basketball, pickle ball, racquetball, and martial arts

The fitness center offers drop-in child care so you can get your workout in without stressing about supervising your kids or keeping them busy. new member orientations are provided by certified fitness attendants so you’ll know right from the start, how to use all the equipment. And the attendants can also provide support for setting up a personalized program for your goals. There’s even a YMCA-specific app that lets you join challenges, earn points, track activities, and more. With SO MUCH to offer, the YMCA of Frederick County is a hidden gem for your whole family’s health and fitness needs.