It All Happens at the South Side YMCA
Whether it’s personal training and wellness for yourself, or youth sports and day camps for your family, you’ll find it all at the South Side YMCA!
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Adult
One-on-One Personal Training
Personal training is for everyone! Whether you are just beginning your fitness plan, need help refining your workouts, or want to push your boundaries, you can trust our trainers to tailor a workout that’s unique to you. They’ll work with you to reach your goals in the healthiest way — regardless of age, pre-existing conditions, or fitness level. -
Infant & Toddler Care
Water Discovery
The infant/toddler program requires a parent/guardian to be present in the pool with the participant at all times. We will introduce basic aquatic safety to parents and set healthy expectations for your child. Several safety skills will be introduced including asking permission to enter the water, and safe entry into and exit from water.
What’s Happening Now at the South Side YMCA
Go Farther with Peloton
Get ready to ride, row, and revel because the YMCA of Metro Chicago and Peloton are now BFFs (best fitness friends)! We’ve teamed up to make wellbeing more accessible and empowering for the communities the Y serves. By integrating Peloton Bike+, Row, and the Peloton App into our member experience, we hope to help YMCA members find fitness and wellness practices that bring joy to their routines through a wider array of engaging, flexible workout options.
Explore What You Can Do at the South Side YMCA
Early Learning & Education: Giving your Child the Support to Succeed
The YMCA is committed to developing our next generations, and we want to ensure that every child has the chance to reach their full potential. By helping children, the Y is working to bring about lasting, meaningful change to communities across Chicagoland.
South Side Community Assessment
The Y is working to deepen our impact and strengthen our presence in the South Side, and we knew it was vital that we take time to learn from the experiences of those working and living in the area. We also wanted to create a brave space to build meaningful partnerships that translate conversations into impactful actions. With these goals in mind, we led a community assessment of five community areas on the South Side of Chicago from September 2023 to April 2024: Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn.
Find Joy in Giving
Each day, the South Side YMCA provides a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment to every person who enters our doors. Your investment ensures that the Y has the resources it needs to care for the children, families, and communities we are privileged to serve.
Join the Action at the South Side YMCA
Memberships at the YMCA of Metro Chicago are more than a gym pass. With state-of-the-art fitness facilities, innovative classes, free activities, and fun for the whole family, you’ll enjoy becoming part of a community that has endless benefits:
- No Contracts
- Group Exercise Classes
- Child Care While You Workout
- Community Support
- Empowering Youth Programs
- Unlimited Access to Any YMCA of Metro Chicago
You Already Belong at the South Side YMCA
When you join the South Side YMCA, you're joining more than just a gym — you’re joining a community. We’re here with the plans, people, and programs to meet your needs.