The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to providing quality programs and services to everyone in the community. This is made possible thanks to our generous donors through our Campaign for Strong Communities. Persons with household incomes below $50,000 may be eligible to take part in our Building Bridges rate system. A pre-determined monthly rate for membership and a weekly rate for day camp has been established. To apply for Building Bridges, come in and let one of our staff discuss your options. Bring with you a copy of your most recent tax return to determine your income based rate.

As a member, you are a part of the AWAY program.  As a YMCA member, you are "Always Welcome at Any YMCA” in the country outside a 50 mile radius of your home YMCA.

• State-of-the-art cardiovascular room with Cardio Theatre
• Strength training area
• Cybex studio
• Reduced program rates
• Convenient newly remodeled locker rooms with shower facilities and a dry sauna
• Child Watch – Providing a safe, supervised and happy environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years of age. Free for facility members and $2.00/child for program members.

• Group exercise classes at no extra charge
• Towel service
• Indoor running/walking when available
• Tennis and racquetball court reservations
• Basketball – as available
• Free Tennis M-F 6:00-8:00AM
• Free Racquetball court time 
• Members age 50+  Tennis M-F 12 noon - 3:00PM $10/hr

Home for the the holidays?  Need to keep in shape and have a good time doing it? Join for the month you are home for the fantastic rate of $29/month. Must be a full time college student, technical school student or be attending an approved school to futher your career. Must be full time with 12 or more semester credits. Valid ID required.

Are you in 7th grade?  Yes?  I hope that you are ready to have some fun!  The Western Area YMCA is offering any 7th graders a FREE junior facility membership.  A junior facility membership gives you full access to our cardiovascular room, our strength training area, and our free weight room.  You also get a free wellness orientation!  You are also able to rent tennis courts, as well as attend any of our free group exercise classes (recommeded classes spin, yoga, and zumba)!  Bring your most current report card to the Western Area YMCA along with a parent/guardian (we just need their signature) and we can get your Junior Facility membership activated.

Upon becoming a full facility member at the Western Area YMCA, you will have the opportunity to register for a free wellness center orientation session with one of our caring staff who will get you started out on the right foot. To schedule an appointment for an orientation, please contact the Welcome Center at (412)-787-9622.

 Session I: September 7 - October 23

The Western Area YMCA provides the following group exercise classes to meet your fitness needs:          

• 20/20/20
• Boot Camp
• Cardio Kickboxing & Spin
• Kettlebell Cardio
• Line Dancing 
• Pilates
• Pitates - Intermediate/Advanced 
• Power Up
• Spinning
• Water Aerobics
• Yoga    
• Zumba

For a  current class schedule stop by our Welcome Center.  For additional information on the health and wellness programs offered by the Western Area YMCA, contact Anthony Vennare at 412-787-9622.

SilverSneakers classes are designed to increase muscle strength, range of motion and activity for daily living skills. Hand held weights, elastic tubing and balls are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing positions.  Participants of Highmark Health Plan, Freedom Blue, Security Blue or Medigap may participate in SilverSneakers classes and become members of the Western Area YMCA at no extra cost.

This class adds cardiovascular exercises and takes flexibility and muscular endurance up a notch from the muscular strength class.

This non-cardiovascular class is intended to help build core strength, flexibility and muscular endurance.  Most exercises are done while seated.  Come make some new friends and get a great workout too!

This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.  Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement.  Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

A four-week lifestyle improvement program that helps individuals identify everyday stressors and teaches specific relaxation techniques to reduce and manage stress.  This class is free to Highmark insurance enrollees; $30 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members. 

Eat Well for Life is a 4-week lifestyle improvement program promoting wellness and long-term weight management through balanced nutrition, cooking demonstrations and other hands on experiences. This class is free to Highmark insurance enrollees, $30 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members.

A personalized program designed by a registered dietitian to address the needs of an individual seeking nutrition counseling related to weight management, heart health and diabetes.  This program is free to Highmark insurance carriers.  The first appointment is $20 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members.  Follow up appointments are free to Highmark enrollees, $10 for YMCA members and $25 for non-members.  For more information, contact the YMCA at 412-787-9622.

Whether you are training for a specific goal or just want extra motivation, our nationally certified trainers will design a program that is suited for your personal goals. We will increase your motivation, teach you new techniques and keep your workout fresh while enhancing your overall level of wellness.

This 7 week class focuses on overall fitness, lifting form and technique. This class serves as that "how-to" to build a training routine which you modify as your mind, body and abilities permit. Limit 10 participants per session. More information, call Linda May Conner at 412-787-9622.

This is an 8 week training class to get new runners off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just 2 months. This class will culminate with the Steelers 5K on August 30. See the brochure for more details.

Adult private tennis lessons are offered by our experienced tennis pros. To schedule a lesson, contact the Western Area YMCA at 412-787-9622. Anyone who does not have a facility or program membership and wishes to take a lesson must pay for the lesson and a $10.00 guest fee.  Three lessons can be taken before the individual must join the YMCA. 

New participants should schedule an evaluation with one of the YMCA Tennis Pros. Check the tennis schedule for times and dates and the type of membership required for each clinic. Anyone who does not have a facility or program membership and wishes to take a clinic must pay for the clinic and a $10.00 guest fee. Guests may take up to three clinics before being asked to join the YMCA

Flag football is played athe the Western Area YMCA field Sundays and runs for nine weeks rain or shine. Games begin at 9:00am.

Co-ed volleyball is offered ad a recreational league for players looking for fun and exercise. Players are encouraged to register as a team but the YMCA will attempt to place individuals on teams looking for additional players. Games are held Sunday evening between 6:00 and 9:00pm.

YMCA Youth Sports offers boys and girls opportunities to learn and enjoy sports without pressure and competition. The goals of YMCA Youth Sports programs are: fun, fair play and learning! Caring adult supervisors will give your child quality instruction with one hour weekly practices/games. YMCA Youth Sports provide great support for your child in a nurturing environment. Our Youth Super Sports program sessions consist of two practices and five games played on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Each child receives a team t-shirt.  Volunteer opportuties available.

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Junior Penguins is open to girls and boys.  Meeting weekly for practices and games, your child will learn the basics of hockey while enjoying the benefits of regular exercise, team building and most of all having fun.  With a focus on fair play, youth sports make values a priority by instilling respect, caring and trustworthiness.  Everybody plays on the YMCA team!  Equipment and sponsorship for the season is provided by Dick's Sporting Goods, Trib Total Media, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The YMCA can provide fun-filled birthday parties with a sports theme. Fee includes one hour of your favorite sport and one hour use of the lounge for the party. Staffed by a YMCA staff person. Call Bob Schmitt to schedule your party. Up to 15 guests.

Private tennis lessons are offered by our experienced tennis pros. To schedule a lesson, contact the Western Area YMCA at 412-787-9622.  Anyone who does not have a facility or program membership and wishes to take a lesson must pay for the lesson and a $10.00 guest fee.
Costs: Junior Private Lessons $43.00/hr.

This class will place an emphasis on order and self-discipline. The class will instill a sense of accomplishment, positive self-image and life skills. See and hear the positive effects martial arts can have on your children.

YMCA Aquatics programs carry a reputation for quality and success. Caring instructors teach basic water safety, various levels of skills and techniques and most importantly, they create a positive experience that will strengthen your child’s confidence in the water.

• Swim lessons will run based on pool availability and in accordance with health and safety standards. 

Summer Swimming Lessons Held at:

KidShape is a nine week, fun filled, family-based pediatric weight management program that will start your child and your whole family on a lifetime of health and confidence.  Each class brings together 13-20 children and a parent for a two hour class once a week for nine weeks.  The class will show you how easy it can be to change the way you eat and how to enjoy exercising with your child.  While changing the way you eat and developing a habit of regular exercise may sound difficult, you will quickly feel improvement in the way you and your child feel about yourselves.  KidShape will help your child lose weight, have more fun, feel better about themselves, understand how to get healthy and stay that way and make friends.  KidShape is committed to helping you build a healthy family.

This event is open to the community. Old fashion game nights for families. Get ready to play. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to enjoy this great night of family togetherness. Just come and be ready to have fun.  See the brochure for more details. 

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh  offers quality School Age Child Care programs.  The programs operated by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and are participants in the Keystone Stars program.  All Western Area YMCA School Age Child Care sites are also registered with and accept CCIS subsidy.  All YMCA programs including School Age Child Care, emphasize the importance of the YMCA's core values of; respect, honesty, caring and responsibility to help "build strong kids". 

The After School Child Care program operates every day that school is in session from dismissal until 6:00 pm at Burkett and Forest Grove Elementary School for children in Kindergarten through fourth grade and at David E. Williams Middle School for children in fifth through eighth grade.  Children from Ingram Elementary are bused to Burkett Elementary for the program.  Each program must have a minimum of twelve participants in order for that school's program to operate.

The after school program runs from dismissal until 6:00 pm at  McKee and Wilson Elementary Schools for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children attending Donaldson Elementary School are bused to Wilson Elementary for this program.  Each program must have a minimum of 12 participants in order for that school's program to operate.  The program consists of a supervised homework time, healthy snacks along with games, sports and arts and crafts using a monthly theme.

Fee includes one hour of a sport/recreational activity of your choice supervised by a YMCA staff member and one hour use of our lobby for up to 15 guests.  Parties are currently held on Friday evenings (7:00 - 9:00 pm) and Saturday afternoons.