All About the Y
Amenties and Services
The YMCA offers something for everyone. Whatever your interests, we have one word for you: Welcome! We are asking members to come prepared for your work out (bring your membership key card, water bottle, sweat towel and exercise mat if needed).
Membership and program support is available to those who qualify. Find the membership and program support application here.
Membership Privileges
Your membership includes use of the fitness center, wellness studio and aquatic center, participation in indoor, outdoor and online fitness and on-site water fitness classes, use of the basketball court during scheduled hours, use of restrooms, lockers, saunas and eligible for reduced program fees.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult or enrolled in a supervised YMCA program. Non-swimming children must be accompanied by an adult member while in the pool.
You can fill out the membership application and bring the completed form by the Ashland Family YMCA during our business hours. There are separate applications for certain insurance memberships. Please stop by our Front Desk to pick one up.
All visitors and guests ages 18+ must provide a state or government issued ID. The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access.
Payment Policy
Membership fees are paid in full annually, semi-annually, or monthly via credit card bank electronic funds transfer (3-month min agreement). Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Membership cancellation requires written notice at the front desk or by email to membership@ashlandymca.org and will take effect the month following notification.
The joining fee is a one-time fee as long as the membership remains current. Joining fees are non-refundable & non-transferable.
Military Outreach Program
The Ashland Family YMCA supports and honors our military members and their families by providing a warm supportive environment to spend quality time together. For eligibility and available programs, stop by the front desk, or give us a call.
Accident Insurance Coverage
The YMCA does not carry accident insurance on members or participants. All expenses incurred in the treatment of injuries are the responsibility of the member/participant.
Website Terms and Conditions
Please read about our website Terms and Conditions here.
Member Handbook and Privacy Policy
The Member Handbook contains useful information and policies relating to our YMCA. You can review the Member Handbook here. The Ashland Family YMCA is very concerned about the privacy of its members, employees and volunteers and maintains personal information in confidence. As an expression of our commitment to protect personal information, we have created a detailed Privacy Policy. Please read the full policy here.
Silver&Fit Benefits
The Ashland YMCA is happy to offer the benefits of Silver&Fit, a fitness and healthy aging program designed to help you achieve better health through regular exercise. Silver&Fit is offered through many insurance plans and covers membership fees for older adults of Medicare age and up. To learn more, contact your insurance agent or visit the Silver & Fit website. Bring your insurance card to member services, and we'll check to see if you qualify. Please note that specially contracted memberships are not eligible for NationWide membership.
Renew Active offered through United Healthcare
Insurance Subsidized Memberships
You may be eligible for free or reduced membership using your insurance company benefits. We contract with several organizations to bill for monthly membership dues. Jackson Care Connect CCO, AllCare Health and AllCare Health Advantage. Bring your insurance card to member services to see if you qualify for a subsidized membership. Please note that specially contracted memberships do not receive guest passes nor are eligible for NationWide membership.
Class Registration
Pre-registration is required for some fitness and aquatic classes. Applicable fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and there will be no refunds after the second class session. Some classes have limited enrollment - early registration is recommended.
Child Abuse Prevention Practices
Safety is a priority for our youth participants. Please view our Child Abuse Prevention practices.
Y Membership and Program Support
We count on the generosity of our members and donors to support the Y's Membership and Program Support program, which focuses on children and teens and provides financial assistance, on a sliding scale fee, to those in times of hardship. Gifts to the support fund make a huge difference in the lives of kids in our community. Every dollar donated goes directly to scholarships that send less fortunate kids to camp, teach them water safety and the joy of swimming, and allow them to learn and grow in the Y's after-school programs, sports leagues, and gymnastics classes while building self-esteem and developing the core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
We accept donations online, by check, or using Visa and MasterCard. We are also happy to take donation payments in quarterly or monthly installments.
If you feel that you qualify for assistance this year, contact the Y or find the Membership and Program Support application here. Assistance may also depend on the availability of funds.
We Welcome Volunteers!
Our volunteers work in programs, lead classes, act as greeters and help raise funds to support our work. Pick up an application at the front desk and join us! Online volunteer applications available here.
Termination for Cause
Members are subject to termination for cause, including verbal, physical or sexual harassment of any YMCA member, guest or employee; illegal or unsafe acts; or violation of YMCA membership policies. We reserve the right to refuse service to a member or guest.
Facility Closures
The Y will be closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Additional closure dates may be necessary for building maintenance or repairs. Your low monthly membership fee takes these closures into account.
YMCA Staff Directory
Heidi Hill, CEO / Executive Director heidi@ashlandymca.org
Laurie Schaaf, Associate Director laurie@ashlandymca.org
Broderick Lindeman, Senior Director of Staff and Member Experience broderick@ashlandymca.org
Dusty Bockus, Facilities & Maintenance Director maintenance@ashlandymca.org
Gina Galardi, Health & Wellness Director gina@ashlandymca.org
Jen McCollum, Marketing and Communications Manager marketing@ashlandymca.org
Jenny Gunter, Fitness Center Supervisor jenny@ashlandymca.org
Judy Hawley, Aquatics Director aquatics@ashlandymca.org
Kelsey Rittenhouse, Senior Program Director kelsey@ashlandymca.org
Keysha Porter, Youth and Family Programs Director youth@ashlandymca.org
Kim Senegal, Bookkeeper, Insurance Memberships and YMCA Camp DeBoer bookkeeper@ashlandymca.org
Lisa Molnar, YMCA Camp DeBoer Administrator lisa@ashlandymca.org
Member Services, membership@ashlandymca.org
Naiya Budler, Sports Coordinator sports@ashlandymca.org
Suzie Sanders, Preschool Director preschool@ashlandymca.org
Tammy Johnson, Gymnastics Director gymnastics@ashlandymca.org
Will Robinson, Special Projects and Facilities Director will@ashlandymca.org
2022-2023 YMCA Board of Directors
Alan DeBoer, President
Chris Hearn, Vice President
Marie Lange, Secretary
Robby Harfst, Treasurer
Jason Stranberg, Past President
Barbara Saigo
Bryan DeBoer
Dave Dotterrer
David Wilkerson
Diane Engelhardt
Dwaine Dawson
John Maurer
Stephanie DeBoer
Ty Hisatomi