In observance of Independence Day,
we will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Have a happy and safe holiday!

Class Registration Begins Next Week!
Members: Monday, July 6th-Sunday, July 12th
Community: Thursday, July 9th-Sunday, July 12th
*5-week Segment begins July 13th*
*For group swim lessons, register before July 12th! Late registration incurs a Late Fee*
REGISTER ON-LINE, AT THE COURTESY DESK, BY PHONE (462-4185 x. 0), OR BY FAX (477-4720)
Deep River Water Park
YMCA Outing
July 9th
6 - 10 pm
The Valparaiso Family YMCA, along with several other area YMCAs, has reserved Deep River Water Park on US Highway 30 for a Private Outing! Cost is $8 for Members, $10 for Community. (Regular admission price is $18.00!) This includes tube rental. Tickets may be purchased at the Valparaiso Family YMCA Courtesy Desk.
Hurry - ticket sales end July 3rd!
6-24-09
A big THANK YOU to everyone
who attended our
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Mayor Jon Costas and Mr. Bob Wanek, our CEO, arrived via the fire truck from the newly opened Cumberland Drive! Board Members and Staff joined Bob in cutting the ribbon. In attendance were numerous Valparaiso Chamber members, community leaders, donars, members, employees, and friends of the Valparaiso Family YMCA. Thanks to Pesto's and Dairy Queen for the delicious food. Tours were provided.
- Summer Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5am to 10pm
- Sat 7am to 5pm
- Sun 1pm to 5pm
Serving Valparaiso, Indiana, and the surrounding townships, the Valparaiso Family YMCA has been a part of the community for more than 50 years. While we consider family our primary constituency, regardless of how it is defined, our programs and services are designed to meet the individual needs of children, teens, and adults of all ages. Membership and program participation is open to all people, regardless of their ability to pay, and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, physical or mental ability, religion, or national origin.
Each year, the Valparaiso YMCA:
- has more than 6,000 members
- serves more 365 children in our pre-school program
- keeps more than 275 children active in summer camp
- enrolls more than 900 children in youth sports
- teaches more than 1,000 children to swim
- sees more than 350 families enjoying family-centered events
- provides after school care to more than 441 children
- offers financial assistance for membership and program fees to more than 640 families
Please Note
- You must present a membership card or purchase a daily guest pass each time you visit the Y. Positive identification is required to purchase a daily guest pass.
- Membership is not transferrable.
- Some programs and classes are open to the public and do not require membership.
- A parent must accompany children under 10 years if not enrolled in a class.
- Parents with children are encouraged to use the individual Family Locker Rooms or the "Girls" or "Boys" side of the regular Locker Rooms.
- The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen property and encourage you to use a lock on all lockers.
- The Y is a tobacco-free environment.