GEAUGA FAMILY YMCA

12460 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, OH 44024 | 440-285-7543 | Fax: 440-285-5047​ 

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Branch Information

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​Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pathways Center Hours

(Formerly Child Watch)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Monday: - Thursday 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

​Pathway Center Policies and Intake Form
Facility Rental Information

Holiday Hours

Easter Sunday: CLOSED
Memorial Day: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Independence Day: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Labor Day: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thanksgiving: CLOSED
Christmas Eve: CLOSED
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
New Year's Day: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Please note if a holiday falls on Sunday we open at 10 am.

Facility Rentals

Branch Leadership

Executive Director
​   Paul Conley
Director of Member Impact
   Karen Perko
Aquatics Director
   Jodi Clute
Wellness Coordinator
   Nicole Wilson 
Area Youth
Development Director
   Cyndi Larned
​Pathways Coordinator
    Carrie Phelan
​Program Director
​    Ryan Holesko

 

​Classes & Programs

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Current Group Exercise Schedule
Stay up to date with the most current class schedules by viewing the calendar below.

CLASSES AND GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULES:​

• Group Exercise Schedule
• Gym Schedule
• ​Pool Schedule

AQUATICS SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMMING:​​

• Otter Swim School schedule 
  ​Find what you were looking for
  Register here
• Geauga Otters Swim Team details available at www.goswimming.org  ​
• Lifeguard Certification Class

​MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS:

• Youth Martial Arts details here - Look like fun? Register here
• Adult Martial Arts details here - Want to join in on the fun? Register here
• Tai Chi program details here - Want to get healthy and balanced?  Register here

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING:

• Before/After School Care at Gurney Elementary School 
  • Program details 
  • Registration forms​
  • Register for dates
• School's Out - Fun Days
  • Register

ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES:

• Adult Pickle Ball (pick-up games) program details here. Registration NOT required. 

 

News & Events

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BINGO!
Geauga YMCA BINGO is here! Pick up a card at the front desk and get to it! The more you do, the more you win. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole.

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Work Here, Change Lives! 
We're seeking Before & After School Assistant Teachers and Child Care Site Administrators to join our team! In these part-time positions, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance children’s learning experiences through play, language and interactive activities. Interested? Know someone who might be? Apply today!

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Programming
Adult Men's Basketball 

• Winter Season starts October 2nd - Registration closes on October 1st
• Registration is now open! Contact: rholesko@clevelandymca.org with any youth or adult sport inquires. 

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Swim Team Informational Night 

• Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. 
• Swim Team starts on Wednesday, September 19. 
• Get more info here

Jr. Cavs registration is still open. 

• The season starts the week of October 15.

Mommy & Me Gymnastics 

• Ages: 18 months - 3 years old (Roster limited to the first 8 that sign up*)
• This class will meet on Fridays from 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. starting on October 26

Tumbling

• Ages: 3-5 years old
• We will have 2-time slots for this class for you to choose from, class starts October 26th:

1.  10  - 10:45 a.m. (Roster limited to the first 6 that sign up*)
2.  11 - 11:45 a.m. (Roster limited to the first 6 that sign up*)

*Waiting list is available 
 Registration is open until October 25
Youth Dodgeball

• $5 or $10 drop-in fee
• Ages 9 - 14
• Open gym dodgeball played every Monday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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Before/After School Care
At the Y, we help kids reach their potential and thrive in a safe, trustworthy setting. Our staff provide support and guidance,
providing them with the tools for success. Kids can focus on their homework, make new friends, build social skills and create happy memories they’ll always remember. There's 16 different locations to choose from in the greater Cleveland area! 

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Active Older Adults Events

• September 13 | Presentation from Verizon Wireless - Chardon:"Tips and Tricks On How To Get The Most From Your Smartphone"
• September 13: UH Blood Pressures in the Lobby
• September 19: Lunch Bunch At Redhawk Grille in Concord, 12:30 p.m.
• September 25: Senior Program at Pattersons Fruit Farm, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• October 1:  Senior Health and Wellness Fair, 9 a.m. - Noon

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Annual Fundraiser

• Save the date for our Annual Fundraiser: Saturday, November 17 from 7 - 10 p.m. More information is coming soon! 

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MISSION MONDAYS
​Inspiring Stories from our members

We have partnered with the Geauga County Public Library to make their unique Lobby Stop program available here at our branch. You are able to check out material, return previously borrowed items, and you can even sign up for a brand new card if you need to. Ask for applications at our member service desk. Just one of the ways the Y is SO MUCH MORE!  Please call for schedule. 

Save the date​

State of the Y Luncheon 
September 11

Plant Swap 
September 13, 14, 15

Yoga at Orchard Hill Parks in Chesterland  September 15, 9:45 a.m. 

 

Features

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Aquatic Center 
The Geauga YMCA branch offers an Aquatics Center with sauna, hot tub, current pool, lap pool and kid friendly water features.  With the aquatics center comes swim lessons and instructions, a competitive swim team and lots of aquatic fitness classes.  

Heath and Wellness Center
The Heath and Wellness Center of the Geauga YMCA branch offers PRECOR cardio equipment, Expresso Bikes and a free weights area. There are also a number of fitness classes and instruction available details for many of our Premium Exercise Programs are listed:
Geauga Family YMCA also offers Senior fitness classes and programming as well.

Youth Development
The Geauga branch also offers unique Youth Development programming including sports, summer programming and leadership courses.

View our inclement weather policies

View our Member Handbook

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