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Program Offerings
Discover a wide range of fitness, athletic, and social programs at the Ann Arbor YMCA, designed to serve our members and the community all year round. Check out the exciting programs currently open for registration below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, call us at 734-996-9622 and inquire about our upcoming programming!
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Group Exercise Classes are now included with your Ann Arbor YMCA Membership!
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Program Offerings
Use the following page to search through all of our program offerings by location or category. If you are looking for group exercise classes, please see the information above. If you have any issues with the search below, you can try searching through Daxko directly.
Category
Location
Adult Basketball League
Whether you?re a seasoned player or just love the game, our 5v5 recreational basketball league is a fun, social way to stay active. Games are friendly but spirited, and all experience levels are welcome.
League details:
– Register individually – teammate requests welcomed
– Two 20-minute halves
– Self-refereed
– Evaluation scrimmage during the first week
Dates
Oct 26 - Dec 20, 2026
Sunday @ 13:00-15:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Gymnasium
Before the Feast: Cardio Blast
Kick off the holiday with an energizing, higher-impact cardio workout! This upbeat class moves to the music and keeps your heart rate up from start to finish, so expect to work up a sweat. It’s a great way for anyone to start Thanksgiving Eve on an active note. Stay for Give Thanks: Strength & Stretch immediately after for a full morning workout (separate registration required).
Dates
Nov 25 - Nov 25, 2026
Wednesday @ 07:00-07:45
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Studio D
Bright Financial Futures: Teen Entrepreneurship Workshop
In this interactive workshop on entrepreneurship, teens will explore the basics of starting and running a small business. We’ll cover practical skills like identifying business opportunities, setting prices, and managing daily operations – all with the goal of helping them turn their unique ideas into real, sustainable businesses.
Dates
Dec 16 - Dec 16, 2026
Wednesday @ 17:30-18:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Teen Center
Chess Club
The Ann Arbor Y is offering a Youth Chess Club this fall! Whether you are a player with some experience under your belt looking to sharpen their skills and learn new strategies or brand new to the game and learning to play, this club is for you! Local Student, Andre, is here to lead the club. Andre has 3+ years of coaching online chess and is looking to bring the virtual coaching skills to real life hands-on chess at the Y! Sign up for this FREE program today!
Dates
Nov 07 - Dec 19, 2026
Saturday @ 10:00-12:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Michigan Room
Connected from the Start: Massage & Bonding for Babies and their Caregivers
This two-part workshop is designed to help caregivers build confidence and deepen connection through the power of loving touch. In a relaxed, circle-style setting, participants learn safe, simple massage techniques that support bonding, calm, and healthy development.
Dates
Nov 13 - Nov 20, 2026
Friday @ 10:00-10:45
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA
Fall / Winter Indoor Full Season- Bowen Fieldhouse (EMU)
The Ann Arbor Track Club is a Nationally recognized, AAU running club hosted in the Ann Arbor area. Although we have many elite athletes in our program, we are also designed for beginner runners as well as we accept athletes ages 6 – 18 of any skill level. Our athletes have the opportunity to compete in local, regional and even national events. Our club also spans year-round with teams competing in Outdoor Track & Field in the Spring and Summer, Indoor Track & Field in the Winter and Cross Country in the Fall. Our experienced coaches work with athletes of all skill levels and disciplines of Track & Field.
Indoor Track & Field:
Practices:
Begin Monday, November 3 and take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm and Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00pm at Bowen Fieldhouse (Eastern Michigan). It is not required to participate in all 3 practice nights weekly but is welcomed.
Meets:
Meets generally begin in January, but a few might take place in November and December. Full schedule to be released upon registration.
Jersey/Singlets:
An AATC singlet can be purchased separately upon registration. Purchase of a singlet is only required if you plan to compete in meets. We have two styles; Loose Fit (distance runners) and Compression (sprinters/field events). You may choose whichever your athlete is more comfortable in. Loose singlets are $47.00 and Compression singlets are $53.00.
Dates
Nov 02 - Mar 07, 2027
Monday @ 18:00-21:00
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA
Give Thanks: Strength & Stretch
This lower-impact class combines strength exercises with stretching and mobility work for a balanced, full-body workout. You’ll build strength, improve flexibility, and finish your morning feeling refreshed and ready for the holiday. Take it on its own or as a follow-up to Before the Feast: Cardio Blast (separate registration required).
Dates
Nov 25 - Nov 25, 2026
Wednesday @ 07:45-08:30
Location
Ann Arbor YMCA | Studio D
Healthy Kickstart – Level 1
Kickstart Your Health Journey at the Y!
Ready to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident? Our Healthy Kickstart Program is the perfect way to begin! Choose from three personalized tiers that include InBody scans, Personal Training sessions, and one-on-one Registered Dietitian consultations.
Take the first step toward a healthier you. Sign up today and kickstart your fitness goals with expert support!
Level 1 Includes:
1 – Free InBody Analysis Scan
4 – 30 Minute Personal Training Sessions
*Please note that the Healthy Kickstart Program is only for new members.
Dates
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2026
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Location
Ann Arbor YMCA
Healthy Kickstart – Level 2
Kickstart Your Health Journey at the Y!
Ready to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident? Our Healthy Kickstart Program is the perfect way to begin! Choose from three personalized tiers that include InBody scans, Personal Training sessions, and one-on-one Registered Dietitian consultations.
Take the first step toward a healthier you. Sign up today and kickstart your fitness goals with expert support!
Level 2 Includes:
1 – Free InBody Analysis Scan
6 – 30 Minute Personal Training Sessions
1 – 60 Minute Nutritional Counseling Session with our Registered Dietician
*Please note that the Healthy Kickstart Program is only for new members.
Dates
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2026
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Location
Ann Arbor YMCA
Healthy Kickstart – Level 3
Kickstart Your Health Journey at the Y!
Ready to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident? Our Healthy Kickstart Program is the perfect way to begin! Choose from three personalized tiers that include InBody scans, Personal Training sessions, and one-on-one Registered Dietitian consultations.
Take the first step toward a healthier you. Sign up today and kickstart your fitness goals with expert support!
Level 3 Includes:
1 – Free InBody Analysis Scan
8 – 30 Minute Personal Training Sessions
2 – 60 Minute Nutritional Counseling Sessions with our Registered Dietician
*Please note that the Healthy Kickstart Program is only for new members.
Dates
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2026
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Location
Ann Arbor YMCA