What's happening at the Y? Military Memberships   Your Membership Dollars at Work! Join the YMCA's Beginning Runners Group! New!!!! Badminton League Ramp It UP! Volunteer Spotlight YMCA Wish List!! Families Feeling Fabulous Get the Scoop! Within these walls, families unite, friendships are forged, and goals are achieved.  We are a welcoming community and we invite you to join us. Anchored by a promise to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities, the Springfield YMCA offers programs and services across the lifespan, impacting lives from youngsters to teens to adults to seniors.   Step through our doors and we'll show you more than you ever expected to find at the Y. To see other YMCA locations click here.      Military Family Membership The YMCA, partnered the the U.S. Department of Defense, now offers free military outreach memberships to eligible military families.  The commitment and sacrifice you make for our country is why we are proud to serve you.  Click here for more information.     Your Membership Dollars at Work! The Springfield YMCA is committed to staying downtown and we are working to improve and maintain this facility.  In the past 5 years we have invested over $283,600 in equipment and facility repairs.  Click here to see a complete list.    Join the YMCA's Beginning Runners Group! The YMCA is introducing a new class that will allow you to join a group of beginning runners.  Thsi is an excellent way to network with others that are interested in running and learn different techniques to increase your running ability.  Click here for more information.    New!!!! Badminton League The Springfield Park District and the YMCA have teamed up to bring badminton alive in our community.  There are three sessions offered.  click here for more information.  RAMP  IT  UP   RAMP IT UP Take your fitness to the next level!  We take our trainers toughest workouts and combine it with a nutrition program to will get results.  Click here for more information.      Volunteer Spotlight Summer will be here before we know it.  We strive to offer unique themed activities to our summer campers.  We need your special talents!!!!  Click here to take a look at our list.  Hula dancers, jugglers, cake decorators, etc...... give us a call!    YMCA Wish List!! Can you help the YMCA fulfill their wish?  Being a non-profit means we get to do charity work that makes our community a better place to live.  Although, sometimes that means we have to save money where we can.  If you can help please contact Jill Steiner.  click here to see our list.  Families Feeling Fabulous Join the YMCA's Families Feeling Fabulous program where feeling better will just sneak-up on you!  The Springfield YMCA is committed to helping families feel fabulous!  Simple changes can make all the difference.  Make it a goal to incorporate one of our health tips into your life each week.  Click here for health tips. Get the Scoop! Get the latest YMCA news and a grid of all our class offering. You may still pick up a full program catalog in the front lobby or view it on-line. "YMCA Scoop" Winter 2010 "YMCA Scoop" Fall 2009 In addition, you can subscribe to our free on-line newsletter by clicking on the Join e-newsletter page and entering your e-mail address.  We will send you reminders, health tips and current YMCA news.   Current Session:  Click here for brochure. Winter 1:  Jan. 4 - Feb. 20, 2010 Member Registration begins:   Dec. 7, 2009 Public Registration begins:   Dec. 14, 2009 Upcoming Sessions:  Click here for brochure.  Winter 2:  Feb. 22 - April 10, 2010 Member Registration begins:   Feb. 8 Public Registration begins:   Feb. 15 Spring:  April 12 - May 29, 2010 Member Registration begins March 29 Public Registration begins April 5 Holiday Closings: April 4 - Easter Day May 31 - Memorial Day