Events
December 1, 2025
From NOW until January 9, 2026, please place all donated coats in the bin located in the Family Center lobby.
December 31, 2025
The Madison Area YMCA Family Center is OPEN from 5AM - 4PM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for New Year's Eve.
January 5, 2026
Priority Member registration for Winter Session and Summer Mini Clinics begins Monday, January 5 at 9 AM.
January 9, 2026
Winter Session & Summer Mini Clinics Open Registration for all begins Friday, January 9, at 9 AM.
Announcements
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Locker Rooms Maintenance
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Family Event Calendar 2025-2026
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Exciting Changes at the Madison Area YMCA: New Opportunities for Health and Wellness and a Growing Partnership with Better With Physical Therapy
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Jake P. Mocko Memorial Scholarship of the Madison Area YMCA Fund
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Locker Rooms and Bathrooms are No-Phone Zones
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Important Update to Payment Processing Policy
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Keep Your Valuables Safe
Put your cellphone away when in the locker rooms or bathrooms
We maintain a strict no-phone policy in all locker rooms and bathrooms throughout the facility. This includes the Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls', and Family locker rooms, including the showers, changing areas, saunas, and bathrooms. This policy applies to all members, guests, visitors, and staff.
Customized, full-body strength training workout in just 20 minutes? YES!
Welcome to our brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring new cardio equipment, the Sprint 8 system, the EGYM circuit, and new strength and resistance training equipment!
Become a Member Today!
Want to join the Y or need to reactivate your membership? We're here to help! When you join the Madison Area YMCA, you become part of a worldwide association of people working together to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and the community.
We continue to expand our Active Older Adult offerings
From group fitness classes designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility to social and cognitive engagement through activities like Mahjong, The Creative Circle, and Book Club, there is something for everyone that promotes overall well-being, community, and lifelong learning!
Commitment to Youth and Child Safety
A safe environment for children combined with quality programming is part of our focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We place great value on providing the most child-safe environment possible and creating an atmosphere where children thrive.
Are You Awesome?
We're growing and we're hiring! Interested in working for the Madison Area YMCA but not sure where to start? Let us help! Tell us a little about yourself and your interests and email it to Associate Director, Program Operations and Administration Sweta Patel today! Join us in a supportive work environment, enjoy a free YMCA membership and the great satisfaction from impacting the life of children, adults and families.
Download our Mobile App Today!
The Madison Area YMCA's free app acts as a digital membership card. Link both your membership card and your family members to have in one easily accessible location! Check classes and schedules. Connect to our cardio equipment. Engage in Fitness Challenges, redeem rewards points, check out personal training workouts, track your activity and more!
Open Play and Babysitting
Kids Central is an indoor modular playground. For preschool and school-age children, Kids Central features include a cargo bridge, trolley glide, gym ring challenge and monkey bars. A dedicated toddler area includes stand-alone elements such as wall-mounted games and stationary sit-on cars/animal. Check out our Open Play and Babysitting schedule today!
IGNITE Group Training
IGNITE Group Training offers clients the enthusiasm and encouragement of a group environment while still getting personalized attention and fitness routines tailored to their specific needs.
150 Years of Service
Since 1873 at the Madison Area YMCA, we have nurtured the potential of every youth and teen, improved the community’s health and well-being, and provided opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We believe everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Madison Chatham Coalition
Night of Conversation: A Prevention Podcast: Substance use and mental health can be challenging topics to discuss with teens. Night of Conversation is an initiative to support parents to raise healthy teens empowered to make good choices including avoiding the use of alcohol and drugs. Tune into “Night of Conversation: A Prevention Podcast.
Project Community Pride
The news and uncertainty is likely provoking some level of stress and anxiety in all of us. Project Community Pride is a Youth & Teen Counseling and Support Program and here to help. Project Community Pride is now offering Telehealth appointments. Click below to learn more.