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PROGRAMS 101
Experience all that the YMCA has to offer you and your family by participating in one of our program classes.
Get creative with our Arts and Humanities program by taking a dance class or learning how to play an instrument. Give your family the thrill of experiencing a sport such as youth soccer, adult dodgeball or basketball. And provide your family with a life saving skill by enrolling them in a YMCA swim lesson.
The YMCA offers 5 program sessions throughout each year. Program classes are open to everyone in the community but by being a member of the YMCA you receive discounts on program class fees and priority registration.
Registration is open to family members on Monday of registration week and to youth members on Tuesday of registration week. Non-members can register on Wednesday along with family and youth members.
2023 REGISTRATION DATES:
| Winter Registration | Winter Session | Spring Registration | Spring Session | Summer Registration | Summer Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 19th | 1/16 - 3/12 | March 13th | 3/20 - 5/14 | April 3rd | 6/5 - 8/13 |
| Fall 1 Registration | Fall 1 Session | Fall 2 Registration | Fall 2 Session |
|---|---|---|---|
August 14th | 9/5 - 10/22 | October 23rd | 10/30 - 12/17 |
REGISTRATION OPENS:
- Monday, 7:00 AM: Family Members
- Tuesday, 7:00 AM: Youth Members
- Wednesday, 7:00 AM: Non-members
Certain classes, especially swim lessons and gymnastics, often fill early on Monday.
Class times are available for viewing two weeks prior to the start of registration.
PROGRAMMING OFFERED AT:
BOTH BRANCHES:
- Swim lessons
- Gymnastics
- Youth Dance (Ages 3-6)
- Music
- Martial Arts
- Parkour (Junior, 1, 2)
- Youth Basketball
- Youth Soccer*
- Youth Football*
- Youth Baseball*
- Wellness For All (Inclusion)
- Swimming for All (Inclusion)
DAHL ONLY:
- Esports
HOUSER ONLY:
- Parkour Level 3
- Progressive Dance (Ages 6+)
- Adult Dance
- Preteam and Team Gymnastics
- Gymnastics 10+
- Family Open Gymnastics
- Inclusive swimming
*Youth Sports in La Crosse are held at local sites such as Hogan, Hintgen and Longfellow schools.
PROGRAM POLICIES
PAYMENTS
Program fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Payment methods include cash, check or charge (Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover). Payment for registrations done online or by phone must be completed by debit or credit card.MEMBERSHIP RATES
To take advantage of the membership rate for programs, the member must have a valid membership for the entire session of the program. If the membership is discontinued during the session and the member wishes to complete the program, they would be charged the non-member price for the remainder of the session.CLASS TRANSFER/CHANGE
Transfers or changes to a different program within the same session are allowed free of charge.CLASS RESCHEDULING
The YMCA reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes and cancel up to one class without issuing a refund.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
No refunds will be issued for classes missed or cancelled due to inclement weather or holidays.
REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATION
There will be a non-refundable administrative fee of $5 for all programs which are cancelled by the member after registering for the program.If the member cancels prior to the first day of the program, they will be issued a refund equal to the cost of the program less the $5 administrative fee.
Refund will be provided to the member via the same method payment was made. If the member paid by cash or check, a refund check will be issued to them.