YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center

11/17/2025

Spend the winter months at your favorite pool by swimming around the perimeter of sunny Puerto Rico! ☀️🌊❄️

You're invited to complete the 289-mile swim by yourself or as a team. Everyone is welcome to participate, including kids! View the route and iconic Puerto-Rican mile markers displayed in the pool areas, and don't forget to track your progress!

Register in time to complete the swim by May 8th, 2026. Also, don't forget your registration comes with a FREE SHIRT to let everybody know that you swam in the big water challenge! 👚
🔗 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VyBY50Xt9ur

11/14/2025

We're thrilled to share that our SCRABBLE fundraiser is off to a strong start! We've made great progress toward our $16,000 goal to support the YMCA's financial assistance program. Your gift helps people like this one member who shared! 🔠🧡

Every donation makes a life-changing impact like this and if you’ve already made a donation, thank you for your support.

🔗 Donation can still be made at https://operations.daxko.com/online/2070/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc

11/11/2025

In honor of Veterans Day, we are offering a 0$ join fee to all military members, both past and present, to join the Y. Thank you for your service on this Veterans Day, and every day.

11/10/2025

Today marks the start of the Y's SCRABBLE Fundraiser, and we're aiming to raise $16,000 to support the Essentia Wellness Center Y's financial assistance program. How can you help? Buy a SCRABBLE tile! 🔤🅰️💟

Each letter represents a Y value, like caring or respect, and has its own donation amount. Pick your letter and donate at the Y! You can also donate online at https://ow.ly/KMbS50XpEmE

Thank YOU for helping us keep our doors open to everyone in the community!

11/07/2025

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT to Order Your Holiday Pies! 🥧❤️ Don’t miss out on the YMCA Holiday Pie Sale! Support local youth programs AND enjoy the amazing taste of Betty's Pies this holiday season. The proceeds benefit the Aerials Gymnastics Team, the Northerns & Whalers Swim Teams, and the Youth in Government Program. We thank you for supporting local youth!

⏳Order Deadline: November 11 – just 4 days away

Pies come frozen and last up to 1 year in your freezer. 🔗 Order at the front desk or at https://ow.ly/YXr350XoLaF

11/05/2025

The hot tub is up and running 💦

11/04/2025

During the government shutdown, the Duluth Area Family YMCA and Superior YMCA are here for you. To support furloughed federal employees and their families, we’re offering free memberships for the month of November.
Current members you can visit any branch, and we’ll waive your November fees. For any new members please bring proof of furlough (notice, $0 pay stub, employer email, or federal ID) and enjoy a free month for your family.
Our goal is to keep wellness and community within reach. The YMCA is where you can pursue their goals, build connections, and experience the true power of community. ❤️

Twin Ports YMCAs have announced they will be offering free membership to furloughed federal employees.

11/03/2025

THIS FRIDAY celebrate the season with us at the FREE Hermantown YMCA’s Fall Family Night! 🍁

Enjoy open gym and swim, play festive fall games, and get creative with autumn crafts that celebrate gratitude and giving. Add your leaf to our Thankful Tree, make cards to share kindness in the community, and enjoy traditional treats like apple cider. Michael Koppy will be joining us to lead a hands-on wood working project!

This free event is open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of fall fun and togetherness! No registration or membership needed. Just come ready for some cozy fall fun!

❓ Question's - Contact our youth development coordinator, Emily, at erice@duluthymca.org

11/03/2025

🚫 We wanted to let everyone know that the HOT TUB will be CLOSED all day, tomorrow, on November 4th! 🌊

10/31/2025

Witching you a Happy Halloween! 🧙🎃 We hope you have a wonderful and safe Halloween!

10/29/2025

If you needed a reason to join in the fun that is Teen Thrive, well we've got one for ya! 🐢 We often have special times when guests come in to share their knowledge. This time it was Sarah and her Serpentarium! And boy we did have a good time - Pepe the bearded dragon sure was a fan favorite! 🦎