Welcome Back

We missed you! It’s been hard to be away from the people we care about, but thank you for persevering and doing your part to stay safe and stop the spread of coronavirus. We’ve been carefully planning to reopen our facilities and reactivate key programs in the safest manner possible so you can access the services and support you miss and need the most. 

On July 27, we will reopen the Puri Family YMCA! The Puri Family YMCA is a much smaller facility, which means our capacity will be lower than our other branches. 

We will be taking 20 reservations an hour for the cardio and strength training center. Reservations are now open for timeslots starting next week. Reservations can be made up to one week in advance. There are no group fitness classes being offered at the Puri Family YMCA at this time.

Locker rooms are available for use. However, there is no towel service, so please bring your own towel. Kids' Care Drop-in child watch is CLOSED at this time.

We will not be open 24 hours at this time. We will follow the same hours of operation as our other facilities. Monday - Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On June 26, 2020, we moved into phase four of the Restore Illinois Plan, which allowed us to reopen our cardio and weight centers. We do require reservations to utilize services at the Y. The only exception is the indoor track at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. You do not need a reservation to use the track. The Y is only open to active YMCA of Rock River Valley members. No Nationwide Members or guests at this time.

We have a temporary youth policy in place as well: Youth ages 0-9 for programs only. Youth ages 10-15 only under parent supervision. Ages 16 and over are allowed to be in the facility without an adult.

Below we outline our modified operations along with a link to some frequently asked questions. 

We ask for your continued patience and to be kind to one another. The YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith are shared values between members and staff. We’re all in this together!

KEEPING YOU SAFE

Please be assured that your safety is our number one priority. We’re following guidelines from the CDC, health experts and local officials to ensure our YMCA meets the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

What to Bring

You’ll need your membership card or phone with the YMCA app for check in, a mask, water bottle and a towel. Our water fountains will be available for filling bottles only. Additionally, we will not be offering towel service.

Wearing a Mask

Wearing a mask is a requirement to enter the Y, although you do not need to wear a mask while exercising. We are conducting health screenings and ask that you sanitize your hands upon entry and self check-in. 

Cardio Center

You’ll notice that some of the equipment is not in service. This allows us to provide a safe distance between members using the equipment. YMCA staff will thoroughly clean the equipment after each use and rotate the use of the equipment to allow for full sanitation. We encourage you to wipe down the equipment before and after use for extra precaution. 

PHASE 4 SERVICES

Rock Climbing

Click to Reserve

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Reservations are required.

Lap Swim

Click to Reserve

Lap Swim

Lap swimming and water walking is available at both SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA pools and the Northeast Family YMCA. 45-minute time slots. Two people may share a lane if it is mutually agreed upon. Members from the same household are encouraged to share a lane. Independent swimming for ages 16 and up. Ages 8-15 may lap swim with a parent on deck supervising. This is for active YMCA of Rock River Valley members only. Advanced reservations are required. 

Recreational Swimming

Click to Reserve

Recreational Swimming

Reserve a time for recreational swim in the zero-depth entry pool at the Northeast Family YMCA or in our warm water pool at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. Four swimmers per household are allowed per one reservation. Swimmers ages 9 and under are required to be under the direct on-deck supervision of a parent or guardian. Swimmers ages 9 and under who cannot pass the swim test must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach. The slide will not be available for use at this time. Reservations are for 45 minutes. Swimmers do not have access to the lap lane area unless they reserve time in the lap lane area.

Cardio/Weight Room

Click to Reserve

Cardio/Weight Room

Our wellness centers at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront, Northeast Family and Puri Family YMCAs are open by reservation. We are offering 1-hour reservations with no limit on the number of reservations you make. Time slots will be available one week in advance. Masks are not required while exercising - only when moving around the building.

Group Fitness

Check Schedule

Group Fitness

We have 40 classes weekly at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and Northeast Family YMCA. Advanced registration is required as class size is limited. Registration will open 72 hours in advance.

Basketball

Click to Reserve

Basketball

Reserve a hoop for shooting and drills. Up to three people per hoop and bring your own ball. Two hoops available at NEB and 4 hoops available at SAY. No gameplay strictly enforced. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Reservations are required and limited to 1 hour.

Personal Training

Make Appointment

Personal Training

We are offering personal training at our SwedishAmerican Riverfront and Northeast Family YMCAs. You may use previously purchased sessions. Click here for rates and trainer information.

Pickleball

Click to Reserve

Pickleball

Pickleball is available at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and Northeast Family YMCA. A maximum of four players per court will be allowed, and all players must be pre-registered for the time slot in order to access the building. Please bring your own sweat towel and water bottle. 

 

Racquetball

Click to Reserve

Racquetball

Racquetball is available on courts 4, 5 and 6 at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. A maximum of 4 players per court will be allowed. Advanced registration is required by both players. Click to learn more and secure your timeslot.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Y is open! We are offering many services by reservation including cardio/strength center, group fitness, lap swim, success coaching, personal training, pickleball and racquetball at our SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and Northeast Family YMCA. The Puri Family YMCA will reopen on July 27.  Reservations

STEP 1:
To make a reservation, click the button below to access the schedule.

STEP 2:
Find the specific activity you want. Filter by category: cardio & strength room, pool, racquet sports, group exercise. Click “Sign Up” next to the activity time you want. 

STEP 3:
Choose “Create a Login” for our Group Ex Pro reservation system. You only have to do this the first time. You will login for the following reservations.

STEP 4:
Enter your email address and click “Login.”

STEP 5:
Click “Reserve a Spot.”

STEP 6:
If the class is full, add your name to wait list. If someone cancels their reservation, you will get a notification that a spot has opened up. Reserve

We are noticing issues with Safari and Internet Explorer. Try using Chrome or Firefox. If you are still experiencing issues reserving your time online, then please feel free to call the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA at 815-489-1252 or the Northeast Family YMCA at 815-885-6852. Make a Reservation

1) Go to our website: rockriverymca.org/schedule - or click the button below
2) Find the class you registered for and click Sign Up
3) It will say you are already registered and offer a cancel option
4) Click Cancel Click to Cancel

We will slowly be reinstating classes and will work to restore member favorites. Check Schedule

We have a temporary youth policy in place. Youth ages 0-9 may come to the Y for programs only. Youth ages 10-15 only under parent supervision. Ages 16 and over are allowed to be in the facility without an adult.

Kids' Care, our drop-in childcare, is now open again with limited hours. Reservations are required for two-hour time slots. Children 2 and older must wear a mask. No shoes in the Kids' Care area and socks must be worn.

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA
Monday-Friday: 8am-10am, 10am-12pm, 5pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-10am, 10am-12pm

Northeast Family YMCA
Monday-Friday: 5pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-10am, 10am-12pm Reserve

We are offering childcare at the YMCA Children's Learning Center for ages 6 weeks to 5 years and for school-age children at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. The Northeast Family YMCA summer program and Camp Winnebago started in July. All sites are on a wait list, but we are doing our best to increase capacities as we are allowed.

  Learn More

The pools at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and the Northeast Family YMCA are open for lap swimming, water walking and recreational swim. Hours will be limited to start: 6:15am-2pm Monday through Saturday and 4:15-7pm Monday through Friday. Reservations are required for a 45-minute lap lane time slot. 
  Reserve Your Time

The Women's, Men's and special needs locker rooms are available at both the Northeast Family and SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCAs.

We know our swimmers are excited to get back in the water. We encourage swimmers to reserve a lap lane and practice on their own. We are now offering stroke clinics as well. Click below to register. Register

Pickleball is available on Court 3 at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA, and Racquetball is available on courts 4, 5 and 6. Courts 1 and 2 are reserved for our childcare programs. A maximum of 4 players per court will be allowed, and all players must be pre-registered for the time slot in order to access the building. There will be 45-minute time slots available from 9:15am-5:00pm. Players should clean the court before and after use. Players should wear masks coming to and from the court, but masks will not be required on the court. 

No. With guidance from our local Health Department, we are requiring that all members and staff wear a mask while entering/exiting the building, and while in common spaces. However, you will NOT be required to wear a mask while participating in vigorous exercise. Some machines will be closed in order to ensure six feet of social distance.

We will be implementing a variety of safety precautions as we open the Y, but every individual will have to make his or her own personal decision on what is safest and best for their family. We will do everything we can to keep our members and staff safe, and we ask that you commit to participate by cleaning equipment and always adhering to facility protocols. 

We are asking all YMCA staff, members, volunteers and participants to stay home when ill (and to remain home for 24 hours after symptoms have disappeared if the illness is flu-like or gastrointestinal). We rely on each individual to self-assess their symptoms and illness. In an effort to prevent individuals who are symptomatic or who have been exposed from entering our facility, we will ask health screening questions at check-in. In instances where symptoms are observed, Y staff and members will be sent home. 

Get to know your YMCA account information and become familiar with our website and mobile app. You will need them to be able to register for classes, lap lanes, personal training appointments and building access. 

CONTACT US

Our staff is ready to assist you Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have questions about your membership status or you need assistance with registering for a service, contact us at ymcasupport@rockriverymca.org or:

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA: 815-489-1252
Northeast Family YMCA: 815-885-6852
Puri Family YMCA: 779-774-3675