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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

    GROUP EXERCISE

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

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    FIND A PROGRAM

    Sign up for a range of programs for children and adults of all ages.

    Find a Program

    BRANCH CAPACITY

    See the current branch capacity at all our facilities.

    Medically-Based Wellness Programs

    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!

     

    Sign up for a Trial Membership

    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. 

    Branch amenities
    community-health
    2 Wellness Coach sessions
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    Free Childwatch
    after-school
    Monthly Parent's Night Out

    Reduced member pricing for programming like sports, camp and swim lessons

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    Reduced member program pricing
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    Free mobile app
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    Access to all 13 metro locations
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    Free group fitness classes
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    Free aqua exercise classes
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    Open Gym times
    swim-lessons
    Lap swim times
    family-pool
    Family open swim times
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    Military membership rates
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    Teen Center
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    Youth Activity Room
    childrens-academy
    In-house Early Learning Center
    personal-training
    Personal and Small Group Training
    steam-room
    Steam Room and Sauna
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    Swim lessons
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    Y Weight Loss Program