Northwest Arkansas Mercy Family YMCA

YMCA Membership

The best way to enjoy the Y!

A YMCA membership is one of the best investments you can make for personal and family well-being and fun.  Being a YMCA member has advantages; you may enjoy unlimited use of the YMCA facilities and reduced rates on programs.

Perhaps you want to lose weight, tone up, reduce stress, spend time with your family, provide value-based activities for your child(ren) or just feel better.  The YMCA is the place for you and your family.  Through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body, the YMCA strengthens the foundation of our community.  Come and see the fantastic opportunities that await you!

Facility Features & Benefits!

• FitnessCenter, cardio equipment, free weights, and strength training equipment
• Full-sized basketball court
• Clean and spacious locker rooms with access to hot tub and sauna
• Child Watch
• Racquetball Court – Facility members can reserve a court for 1 hour up to 24 hours in advance.
• Family Events
• Free Fitness Orientation
• Use of basketballs, racquetballs, and weight belts

Facility Hours

Building Hours

Monday-Thursday - 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday - 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday - 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Child Watch

Monday - Friday Mornings - 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Monday - Thursday Evenings - 5:00 pm-7:15 pm

Holiday Hours

Saturday, December 24, Closes at 12:00 noon
Sunday, December 25, Closed
Saturday, December 31, Closes at 3:00 pm
Sunday, January 1, Closed

Northwest Arkansas Mercy Family YMCA

5214 Village Parkway
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: 479-717-2460

Membership

Methods of Payment

1. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
   An easy way to pay as you go!  Your checking, savings or credit card will be debited once a month.
2. Annual Payment
   Dues may be paid in full upon joining and thereafter.  Payment is accepted via cash, check or credit card.
3. Corporate (Payroll Deduct)
   Many companies have a YMCA Corporate Membership.  Once you are a corporate member, your dues will come directly from your paycheck.

Cancelling your Membership

To cancel your membership you must give a minimum of 30 days written notice and return your membership card.

Away Membership

Many YMCA’s across the United States participate in the AWAY program.  When traveling, the AWAY program allows you to visit another YMCA on a short-term basis, some free and some at a reduced guest pass charge.  Just show your YMCA membership card.  For long-term membership privileges, please join the YMCA that you plan on attending the most.

Guests

We encourage our members to introduce their friends to the YMCA.  Your first visit to the YMCA is always FREE!  Members, 18 years and older, may bring a guest under the following guidelines:

• After your first visit a guest pass fee is $10 for an adult, $5 for a child and $20 for a family. (this was Neosho’s prices, not sure if they would be the same or not.)
• A valid picture ID is required for members and guests upon entering.
• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian who must sign a liability waiver and remain in the facility for the entire visit.

Types of Memberships

• Youth (0 – 13 years): 
  Joining Fee: $25
  Monthly Rate: $15
• Teen (14 – 18 Years):
  Joining Fee: $25
  Monthly Rate: $20
• Young Adult (19 – 24 years):
  Joining Fee: $25
  Monthly Rate: $30
• Adult (25 – 61 years):
  Joining Fee: $50
  Monthly Rate: $40
• Senior (62 years +):
  Joining Fee: $25
  Monthly Rate: $30
• Two Person Family:
  Joining Fee: $75
  Monthly Rate: $55
• Family:
  Joining Fee: $75
  Monthly Rate: $60
  Free child watch is included with this membership.

Volunteerism & Giving

Our Mission

The Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Financial Assistance

Our programs and services are available to anyone regardless of ability to pay.  People of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes need assistance at different times in their lives; anyone may apply for financial assistance.  If the Y can serve you or your family in this way, please pick-up and complete a financial assistance application.

Charitable Giving

The YMCA counts on our members and generous donors to help children and families who may otherwise not be able to participate in programs like camp and preschool.  With donations, the Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA is able to provide children with life-enriching activities and programs that may not exist for them otherwise.  Our lives are measured by the lives we touch.

Volunteer

The YMCA is made up of volunteers who work in all different areas.  Coaches, baby rockers, wellness coaches, fitness center attendants, piano teachers or member services are just a few of the areas.  Becoming a YMCA volunteer means you are a part of the YMCA family.  There are many different opportunities for volunteering.  For more information on how you can help, please call 479-717-2460.

Preschool

The Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA Preschool will be opening its doors very soon for ages 2-5.  Starting January 2012, spaces will be available for children to go into classrooms with trained teachers for the best learning and growing experience.

Children will learn numbers, letters, participate in arts and crafts and develop basic self-help skills to make the transition from Preschool to Kindergarten smooth for both you and your child.

Child Watch

Child watch is a member service that is available to watch children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents use the YMCA facility, up to 2 hours at a time.

Hours available are:

Monday – Friday (Mornings) - 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Monday – Thursday (Evenings) - 5:00 pm-7:15 pm

Fees:

Full Family Membership: Free
Member: $1 per child per visit
Community Participant: $7 per child per visit

School’s Day Out

Children in grades K-6 will be able to join in on fun-filled days of arts and crafts, games and activities.

Sack lunch and tennis shoes will be required.

Full Days: (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Member                     $25/day
Community Participant         $30/day

Registration fees double the day before each school day’s out.

Dates Available:

December 22 – 23, 2011 & December 26 – 30, 2011
Registration Deadline: December 16, 2011

January 2 – 3, 2012
Registration Deadline: December 23, 2011

January 16, 2012
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2011

February 15 – 17, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2012

March 19 – 23, 2012
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2012

Fitness Classes

Fitness Orientation

Racquetball

Scholarships

(Financial Assistance) are available – no one turned away due to inability to pay.

Couch Potato to 5K Classes

February 12- April 28, 2012
Monday’s at 6:00 pm

This 10-week program will get you moving from the couch to the 5K finish line in no time.  Participants will begin with walking and slowly progress and develop to running in an encouraging and supportive group setting.  This group meets once per week and assignments for weekly activity will be given out.  At the end of the program everyone will run in the Susan G. Komen race for the Cure on April 28, 2012.

Registration fees cover the 5K entry fee and all participants will automatically be entered.

Members $45
Community Participants $65

Couch Potato Walkers

March 19 – April 28, 2012
Monday’s at 6:00pm

This 6-week program is designed to get you off your seat and on your feet.  Concentration is on walking a little bit further or a little bit faster each week to achieve the goal of walking three miles on April 28^th at the Susan G. Komen race for the Cure.  This program is specifically designed for the beginning walker.

Members $30
Community Participants $50

5k to ½ Marathon Training Program

January 7 – March 31, 2012
Saturdays at 10:00 am

Finished a 5K and ready to take that next step?  Then this is the program that will get you there!  Designed to be in a positive group setting, participants will begin meeting weekly for 12 weeks, encouraging one another on towards their goal.  Assignments will be given out to gradually increase your mileage as the weeks progress.

Registration fees will go towards the entry fee cost and all participants will be automatically entered into the Tux on the Run 5K on January 14^th and the Bentonville Running Fest on March 31.

Ability to complete a distance of 5k is required prior to entering class.

Members $140
Community Participants $185

Back on Track!

January 9 – April 2, 2012
Monday’s at 7:15pm

This 13 week program is designed for beginners to slowly increase their fitness level of activity while aligning it with a sound eating plan.  Meet with the group every Monday night at 7:15 pm for class and support.  Complete weekly assignments – at the Y or at home.  Accountability and follow-up by the instructor are included.  Start this New Year off right and feel better than ever before!

Members $80
This is a member-only program and pre-registration is required.

Birthday Parties

Have your next Birthday at the YMCA!  Each 1 ½ hour party includes 45 minutes of fun, music games and activities and 45 minutes of food and cake time.  The birthday child receives a Happy Birthday T-shirt and each party guest will receive a fun treat bag.  For more information please contact Jessica at 479-717-2460.  Two weeks advance notice is required.  Parents supply food and cake.  No candles or helium balloons please.

Members $95
Community Partner $115
An additional $3/guest will be included above 10 children.

Itty Bitty Basketball

February 2 – March 2, 2012
Thursdays at 6:00pm

This fun introduction to Basketball is available for children ages 3-5.  The youth will be learning basketball skills, and developing teamwork concepts and having fun with friends and family.  Every child participant will also receive a t-shirt.  Parent participation is required.  Numbers are limited to 20 kids so sign-up today!

Members: $25
Community Partners: $50

Family Fun Friday

Meetings 2^nd Friday of the month at 6:00pm beginning in January

Looking for something for the family to come out and participate in together?  Starting in January the second Tuesday of each month will be Family Fun Friday!  Each month will be a different theme and games and activities will last for approximately 2 hours.  Specific themes will be made available in December at our Welcome Center, the YMCA web-site, and by contacting Jessica at 479-717-2460

Members: $25/family each session
Community Partners: $30/family each session

Y-Volunteer, (Young Professionals)

Meetings 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm beginning in January

Are you interested in getting out in the community and making an impact?  Want to make friends with like-minded people in the process?  If you are in the age range of 22-29 and have been looking for a way to get involved, then this is the group for you!  Meetings to discuss volunteer opportunities and report on activities are held the second Tuesday of each month and ‘work’ days will vary depending upon group consensus at the meetings.  So, dust off your work gloves, bring your ideas and we will see you there!

This group is free to all Y-Members.

BCSA Afterschool Clubs

Youth attending the Benton County School of the Arts are invited to participate in the Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA’s afterschool clubs program.  Our Y offers quality curriculum that not only helps youth learn, grow and thrive, but also keeps them safe and surrounded by caring adults.   Different clubs are offered throughout the week and meet on the school’s campus directly following the completion of the school day.  Each one meets once a week and varies in level of physical activity, content, and topic.   Winter Session will begin January 4^th and continue until March 16^th.  Specific clubs will be made available in December at our Welcome Center, the YMCA web-site, and your child’s Tuesday folder from school.  For more information please contact Jessica at 479-717-2460.

Members: $25/club
Community Partners: $35/club

(Each child will receive one afterschool club t-shirt for participation regardless of number of clubs/days enrolled in.)

Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y.

Tux on the Run

January 14, 2012
9:00-9:45 am  Day of Race Registration
10:00 am   Race begins

Pre-registration and packet pick-up begins Friday, January 13, 2012 from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA.

The Race begins near the Northwest Arkansas Family YMCA and runs out and back on trails and sidewalks ending at the YMCA.  All areas are low traffic and the course is monitored.

Entry Fees:

Pre-registration before January 10:  $20
Day of Race Registration:  $30

Race Awards

All participants receive an official Tux on the Run t-shirt.  Overall Men's and Women's 1st place trophies and age group trophies for male and female divisions for the 5K run will be:

• 13 under
• 14-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+