Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Community's Home for Fitness, Youth Development & Healthy Living
Mason City Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of community development in North Iowa since its founding. Our organization focuses on three pillars: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With state-licensed School Age Care Programs, we provide before and after school care for children ages 5-12, ensuring safety and engagement during critical out-of-school hours. Our aquatics programs include swimming lessons, group aquatic classes, and specialized training like Lifeguard Certification. The fitness center offers diverse group exercise classes ranging from Aqua Jogging to Zumba, with options for all ages and fitness levels. We maintain strict safety protocols and employ certified professionals across all programs.Our facility operates with transparent scheduling and cancellation policies aligned with local school districts. Through partnerships with organizations like Cargill Protein and Stellar Industries, we extend our community impact through sponsored programs. The YMCA's leadership team brings extensive experience in youth development and fitness instruction, ensuring high-quality service delivery. We prioritize accessibility through financial assistance programs and corporate memberships. Our commitment to E-E-A-T principles is demonstrated through verifiable program outcomes and community testimonials.
Services
Fitness Classes
Aquatics Programs
Youth Care
Swimming Lessons
Personal Training
Group Exercise
Summer Camp
Birthday Parties
Sports Leagues
Community Events
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- We offer state-licensed School Age Care Programs for children ages 5-12 with transportation services
- Our aquatics programs include National Arthritis Foundation-certified instructors
- We provide 50+ weekly group fitness classes for all age groups and ability levels
- Our staff includes certified personal trainers and specialized program directors
- We maintain transparent cancellation policies aligned with local school schedules
Associations and certifications
- YMCA of the USA
What people say
Exceptional youth programs
Great variety of classes
Dedicated staff
Community-focused events
Safe environment
Services
Group Exercise Classes
Our fitness center offers 50+ weekly group exercise classes for all ages and ability levels. From Aqua Jogging to Zumba, our programs cater to diverse fitness goals with certified instructors. Members enjoy structured sessions ranging from 30-minute mobility workouts to hour-long cycling classes.
Aquatics Programs
We provide comprehensive aquatics programming including swimming lessons, water aerobics, and competitive training. Certified instructors teach classes for all ages from Gentle Beginnings for seniors to Aqua Athlete for competitive swimmers. Specialized programs like Rusty Hinges serve individuals with arthritis.
School Age Care
Our state-licensed after-school program serves children ages 5-12 with transportation from local schools. Daily activities include homework help, physical exercise, and arts education. Parents appreciate our safety-first approach and structured environment that promotes learning and social development.
Summer Camp
Our summer camp program offers structured activities for children during school breaks. Features include outdoor recreation, educational workshops, and special events. The program emphasizes social skills development and physical activity in a safe, supervised environment.
Personal Training
Certified personal trainers provide customized workout plans and one-on-one coaching. Our trainers specialize in various disciplines including strength training, weight loss, and sports performance. Members receive personalized assessments and progress tracking to meet specific fitness goals.
People
Tammy Hertzel
Executive Director
Tammy Hertzel leads Mason City Family YMCA with over 20 years of experience in community organization management. She oversees strategic operations and program development.
Caitlyn Meyer
Youth Director
Caitlyn Meyer manages youth programs with a focus on educational enrichment and child safety. She coordinates before and after school care for hundreds of local children.
Matt Anderegg
Program Director
Matt Anderegg directs fitness and aquatics programs. He ensures quality instruction across all group exercise classes and swimming lessons with 15+ years in wellness programming.
Carol Jara
Sugar Plum Preschool Director
Carol Jara leads early childhood education programs. She manages the Sugar Plum Preschool and wrap-around care services for 4-year-olds in the community.
Carla Miller
Operations Assistant Director
Carla Miller oversees daily facility operations. She coordinates staff and ensures smooth program execution across the YMCA's multiple service locations.
Questions
What youth programs are available at Mason City YMCA?
We offer School Age Care for ages 5-12, Sugar Plum Preschool for 4-year-olds, summer camps, sports leagues, and special events like Tween Night.
What are the facility hours?
Monday-Friday 5 AM-9 PM, Saturday 7 AM-5 PM, Sunday 1 PM-6 PM. Pool closes 30 minutes before facility closing times.
Do you offer swimming lessons?
Yes, we provide group swimming lessons for all ages from beginner to advanced levels, including specialized programs for seniors and athletes.
Are there fitness class options for beginners?
Yes, classes like Back to Basics and Gentle Beginnings offer low-impact workouts ideal for beginners and those returning to exercise.
How does the after-school program work?
Our state-licensed program serves ages 5-12 with transportation from local schools. It includes homework help, physical activity, and structured learning until 6 PM daily.
What payment options are available?
We accept automatic payments and in-person payments at the front desk. State assistance is available for qualifying families.
Reviews (4)
Preston Deike
Feb 26, 2021
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Love this place, Went their for a army workout with a friend of mine and I have never seen a YMCA so amazing and huge as this one just love this place amazing and well good looking place, Locker rooms are good clean and very good standard.
Brenda Sinclair
Feb 10, 2021
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I love the Y plus I love to swim. However right now I'm technically just doing pool therapy at the moment but I also enjoyed the jacuzzi! People there are very nice!
Jon Cottrell
Nov 07, 2020
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W have been members for 15yrs. We go 5 days a week. Same time same people just like a family to us we love it. My wife likes to swim i like lifting weight . We do boot camp with Megan and she's a sweetheart
Cali Boy
Dec 31, 2017
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This Is a great great place and I've been loosing so much weight by going here and feeling comfortable with the people I'm around !! It's a nice place to be
