More possibilities. More time together.
A swim after school. A workout while the kids play. A new activity that becomes your favorite part of the week. There’s room for all of it at the Y.
With a family membership, you can spend an afternoon together in the pool or make time for a workout while your little ones play in Child Watch. Swim lessons and youth sports give kids a chance to build confidence, make friends, and come home excited to show you what they’ve learned. Some days, the part everyone remembers is a few extra minutes shooting hoops together before heading home. That’s what Growing Together looks like at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA.
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Growing Together Looks Like
Space to play together
Enjoy pools, gyms, wellness centers, and more! Find your next family routine and have fun together at The Y!
Time for you, too
Family membership includes up to two hours of Child Watch and access to KidZone during available hours.
A head start on programs
Get early registration and special member pricing for programs. Explore new interests with swimming, sports, dance, and more.
Events to Remember
Year-round family fun-focused events like our Jingle Bell Jamboree, Kids Triathlon, Halloween event, and more!
Both branches are yours
Enjoy full access to Dahl in La Crosse and Houser in Onalaska, plus participating Ys through Nationwide Membership.
They Play, You Stay
Enjoy our Recovery Studio at the Houser Branch while your kids enjoy programming/Child Watch.
Child Watch at Both Branches
Take care of you. We’ll care for them.
Your family membership includes drop-in care, giving you time to move, recharge, and enjoy the Y while your kids have a space of their own.
Growing Together | Family Stories
Family Membership FAQ's
Family membership includes two adults and children living in the same household.
A family membership gives you time to be active together and room for everyone to do their own thing. Here’s what’s included at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA.
- First pick of programs. Family members can register on Tuesday at 7 a.m., one day before youth members and two days before non-members. That head start can make a difference when you’re trying to find a swim lesson or gymnastics class that fits your family’s schedule.
- Savings on program fees. You get member pricing on programs like swim lessons and youth sports when your membership stays active for the full session.
- Up to two hours of free Child Watch. At both the Dahl and Houser Ys, children from birth through age 7 can play with Child Watch staff while you take a class, walk the track, or swim. You just need to stay in the building while your child is in care.
- Access to KidZone. At both Y branches, kids ages 5–13 can enjoy KidZone during staffed hours. At the Dahl branch during open family time, you can play at KidZone with children of any age.
- Two branches to enjoy together. Your membership includes the Dahl Y in La Crosse and the Houser Y in Onalaska. Go for a family swim, shoot hoops, or walk the indoor track together. Fitness centers and unlimited group fitness classes are included, too.
- A Y to visit when you travel. Nationwide Membership lets you visit participating YMCAs across the country at no extra cost.
Yes. Membership for All offers financial assistance for membership, programs, and childcare. Learn about Membership for All.
Yes! Contact our membership team or stop at the front desk for help reviewing your current membership and moving to a family membership.
Start your next chapter. Together.
Find new routines, new connections, and more family time at the Y.