YMCA of Washington County

11/25/2025

Support the Water Sharks by purchasing some great apparel! https://ymcawashcoevents.liftoff.shop/

The Water Shark webstore is now open and we are excited to offer some new colors and options! The youth and adult size short sleeve and long sleeve options are a Bella Canvas triblend, making them soft tshirts😍

The store closes SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH in order to get the items before Christmas. Use the link below to order!

This is also a fundraiser for the Water Sharks as a portion of all sales will come back to the team. Also, if you add the YMCA address for shipping, 520 W 5th St. Washington, IA 52352, shipping is discounted.
https://ymcawashcoevents.liftoff.shop/water-sharks

11/25/2025

Planning your Friday early outs starting next week? Be sure to get registered for the early out program at the Washington Y!

Registration is now open for Early Out Fridays in Washington after the holiday break! Make sure to register your child today to secure their spot in this fun program and have care arranged for early out Fridays.

11/25/2025

Get your Thanksgiving Day workout in at Washington and Wellman on Thursday! Registration is open on the Y360 app🦃💪

11/24/2025

All three locations will follow the same Holiday schedule:

🦃Wednesday, November 26th: Open until 6 PM

🦃Thanksgiving Day (Thursday): Closed

🦃Friday, November 28th: Open from 8 AM–4 PM

Please note that Childcare and Y Kids will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

11/24/2025

There are a few changed to the indoor aquatic center schedule for this week. Please be sure to register for lap swim and aquatic class times on Y360 as they are filling up quickly!

11/23/2025

Thankful for our wonderful Y community - let's start the Thanksgiving holiday off right with The Turkey Torture workout! Come join us at 8am on Thanksgiving day to get your workout in before the feast!🦃💪

Just a reminder there will be no Zumba Wednesday night.

11/21/2025

We will be accepting donations for the Children's Christmas Bazaar through 2pm on Friday, December 5th. As a reminder, if you donate a new item valued at $10 or more, you will receive a $10 gift certificate that can be used toward a membership.
Need ideas on what to donate? Check out our Amazon Wish List!

11/21/2025

Is your 3rd–6th grader interested in learning the game of pickleball? The Washington Y is hosting a fun, two-day pickleball camp over Holiday Break on December 29th and 30th! Jolleen, along with other experienced pickleball players, will guide participants through the fundamentals and give them the chance to practice their skills in friendly matches.

Register by December 22nd at the Washington Y. Please remember to circle your preferred time slot on the registration form!

11/20/2025

The Y is once again partnering with the Mid-Prairie School District to support the Christmas Assistance Program!
Click the link below to view this year’s wish list items. The spreadsheet offers suggestions, but you are welcome to donate any items you choose.

Popular donations last year included games, books, and puzzles. This year, we are especially hoping to receive more clothing for teenagers—such as hoodies, crewnecks, and similar items.

Link to wish list:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cl3QUoEwcAVvIcTlvYZU-Zo2cJV4WXeVRiCIDeMgA7s/edit?gid=0 =0

All donations must be dropped off at the Kalona Y by December 8th.
Thank you for helping make the season brighter for local families!

11/20/2025

Registration is now open for 5th/6th grade basketball in Washington and Kalona. Call any location by December 15th (Washington) or December 17th (Kalona) to get registered to begin practice and games in January🏀

11/20/2025

UPDATE: THE POOL IS BACK OPEN!

The Rec Pool is temporarily closed as we work to bring chemical levels back to standard operating ranges. We will provide an update as soon as it reopens. Thank you for your patience!