About the Charles E. Lakin YMCA

The YMCA has had a presence in the Council Bluffs community since 1867, evolving itself over this time. The Charles E. Lakin YMCA was a dream by a community longing to address the health needs of Council Bluffs. With help from a lead gift by Charles E. Lakin and Iowa West, the Council Bluffs residents have rallied around this Y, which is here for all community members to not only live healthily, but to thrive.

Interested in school-aged child care while your kids are out of school for breaks? The Y is here for you! Find School's Out Fun Club dates and more information by clicking the button below:

Learn more about School's Out Fun Club

NEW! Updated Free Weight & Functional Training Area

New equipment has been installed at the Charles E. Lakin YMCA!

Increase lifting stations to 10
New functional training rig
Expanded cable lifting station, including 2 lat pulldowns, 2 cable rows, and 4 multi-use pulley stations.
Increased number of lighter weight dumbbells
New Climbmills

GROUP EXERCISE

See the calendar of group exercise classes offered at the Charles E. Lakin YMCA.

Group of people in a fitness class having fun

SEE SCHEDULES

FIND A PROGRAM

BRANCH CAPACITY

See the current branch capacity at all our facilities.

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Try the Charles E. Lakin YMCA!

Interested in giving the Charles E. Lakin YMCA a try before joining? Sign up for a 10 day Trial Membership pass! Experience everything the Y has to offer including our stocked fitness floors, group fitness classes, lap & open swim, and more!

Free Trial Terms & Conditions:

Valid within 10 days of submission. Trial memberships are valid for one time per person/family. The trial pass is good for an individual guest, two adults living at the same address or a family living in the same household. The primary guest must be at least 18 years of age and an area resident where the YMCA is located. The trial pass is subject to YMCA Policies and a Liability Waiver must be signed. All guests on the Trial Membership pass consent to receiving YMCA information & solicitations. No cash value.