Centre Branch YMCA

About Centre Branch YMCA

Centre Branch YMCA is a recreation and fitness facility located on Waterloo Street in the downtown area of London, Ontario. Serving the local community, it describes itself as a charity dedicated to helping people grow strong in body, mind, and spirit. The facility provides an inclusive environment for kids, families, and individuals, offering a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, gymnasium, squash courts, a hot tub, a treehouse, and a cafe called YOU Made It Cafe. Members have access to strength and cardio equipment, personal training, change rooms, and community health services. The YMCA offers a wide range of diverse programs tailored to different ages and interests. Aquatic services include swimming lessons, newcomer swimming, and a facility swim test. Fitness options feature group exercise classes and YThrive, which is a free fitness coaching program that provides members with a new routine every 90 days. For children, the branch provides day camps, child minding, and specific programs such as Active & Creative, Arts & Science, and various leadership and certification courses like National Lifeguard, First Aid, Swim Instructor, and Babysitting. They also offer the Virtual Y, which allows members to stream filmed classes from the branch online. The organization emphasizes accessibility and community support, offering a financial assistance program to ensure everyone can participate. The facility is managed by General Manager Travis Watson. To accommodate different needs, the YMCA provides flexible membership options for individuals and households, as well as online registration through their Avocado system.