The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development Our Cause: At the Y, strengthening community is our cause.
Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
05/13/2026
THANK YOU to everyone that donated to the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County's Annual Campaign! With your generosity we have achieved our goal of $175,000! Each dollar raised will directly impact individuals in the Cedar Valley - ages infant to senior! We are so honored that you chose our organization to believe in! 🤩
05/13/2026
Throughout the month of May we will be recognizing all of our Board Members for dedicating their time and their talent to the Y.
Up first is Angel Chamberlin who is a Board Member and a Group Exercise Instructor for the Y!
Thank you Angel! 🥰
05/12/2026
Meet Madison one of our Group Exercise Instructors!
She teaches Aqua Cardio & Strength at 8:15am on Tuesday & Thursday's!
Aquatic classes offer significant benefits by utilizing water buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and resistance to improve strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health while reducing joint impact. It is ideal for pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, and neurological conditions, as the warm water environment relaxes muscles and supports weight-bearing, allowing for earlier rehabilitation!
05/12/2026
Please join us for the next session of Parent & Me Swim Lessons! 🤩
You asked.... we listened! This program is for children ages 6 month - 3 years!
📆 June 7th - July 26th
📆 Sunday's
⏰ 3:00-3:30pm
📍 Small Pool
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/YParentMeLessons
05/12/2026
Meet Sean one of our Cardio Kickbox instructors! 🤩
📆 Tuesday & Thursday
⏰ 5:15-6pm
📍Group Exercise Studio
Kickboxing offers a comprehensive, high-intensity workout that enhances cardiovascular health and builds full-body strength. It significantly improves coordination, flexibility, and balance while acting as an effective stress reliever, boosting mental health, and increasing self-confidence
05/11/2026
✨ Triathlon Training Class ✨
Come join Triathlon athlete & coach Penny to perfect your skills with swimming, biking, and running! This 12 week course will help you prepare for the Traithlon on Sunday, September 13th and ALL skill levels are welcome!
📆 Monday's
⏰ 5-7pm
📍 Family YMCA/ George Wyth State Park
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/YTriTrain26 See less
05/11/2026
🤩 Failures make us better!
05/10/2026
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! We hope you have the best day! 🥰
05/09/2026
DiscoverY for Waterloo & Cedar Falls has launched for the 26-27 school year! 🤩
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/YDiscover26
05/09/2026
✨ Triathlon Time ✨
Our Triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 13th beginning at 9am!
We are now in Tier 2 Pricing!! 🤩
📆 Sunday, September 13th
⏰ 9:00am
📍George Wyth State Park
Race Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Waterloo/YMCATriathlon2024
05/08/2026
Please join us on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25th) for 2 Group Ex Classes!
We will be hosting the MURPH CHALLENGE with Norm at 8am in the HEAT Room!
*Please see the attached graphic as we have 6 types to offer!
We will be holding a Group Cycling Class at 9am in the Cycling Studio!
The facility will be open 7-11am and the Aquatics Center will be open 7:30-10:30am!