The Good Shepherd fitness center features a variety of cardio and strength training equipment. Additionally, the branch has a gymnasium for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball. Group fitness classes will also be offered at this location. There is a changing area with lockers

The Y offers Little Achievers free after school programming at this location for youth in K- 5th grade. During program students participate in activities, such as math & reading support through "Win Early Literacy" curriculum, snack & dinner, games, STEM, and more!

Monday - Friday
School days: 2pm - 6pm
Non-school days and summer: 9am-5pm
Temporary Location*: Conklin Elementary School, 3003 Halsted Road.

RPS transportation is available. Transportation requests should be sent to RPS 205 using this form. Transportation home is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be within a 5-mile radius of the program.

*The Good Shepherd YMCA is currently under construction. After school programs will take place temporarily at Conklin Elementary School.

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The Y offers Jr. Achievers after school programming for youth in 6 - 8th grade. During the program, students participate in activities, such as financial literacy, college knowledge, nutrition & cooking, recreation, service learning, tutoring, & more! Additional mentoring and leadership opportunities are available to youth, such as Bro Code, Sister Circle and Youth & Government.

Monday - Friday
School days: 4pm-8pm
Non-school days and summer: 9am-5pm
Temporary Location*: Conklin Elementary School, 3003 Halsted Road.

RPS transportation is available. Transportation requests should be sent to RPS 205 using this form. Transportation home is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be within a 5-mile radius of the program.

*The Good Shepherd YMCA is currently under construction. After school programs will take place temporarily at Conklin Elementary School.

Participants have the opportunity to receive a free individual YMCA membership upon attending 80% of program sessions, completing a community service project and maintaining positive behavior when attending any YMCA programming at our various facilities.

Programming is funded in part by the state of Illinois and in partnership with Rockford Public Schools through the ARP Esser funds.  

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Through a partnership with Rosecrance and funding through the Winnebago County Mental Health Board, we are able to offer mental health services available to youth and families enrolled in programs. Mental health services are offered in the form of group sessions or 1-on-1 counseling with a mental health professional.