Benton Harbor/St Joseph YMCA Youth Center

The Benton Harbor St Joseph YMCA has been an institution in our community for generations. I swam here 50 years ago, my kids learned gymnastics, karate, swimming and basketball here. The variety of class offerings is amazing, serving not only kids but adults and seniors. The staff is friendly, helping to create a sense of family that extends beyond the “Y” walls into the greater community. The personal trainers are knowledgeable and work hard to personalize training programs. Joining in the Y is more like joining a family.

This YMCA is an amazing community space with clean facilities, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Great classes, solid equipment, and a strong focus on health, wellness, and community. Highly recommend!

I've been a member here at the YMCA for many years. There's a variety of classes, basketball, pickleball, swimming, a great weight room and even a masseuse on staff! Last year I started working weekly with a personal trainer. He has helped me gain confidence in the weight room, build strength and even improved my golf game (longer drives!)! The staff is wonderful and the management continues to make improvements, the locker rooms are currently being upgraded.

Gem in the rough. Great facility with in house masseuse, machines, old people playing pickleball in the mornings, free coffee, it’s delightful. Awesome childcare programs too; the GSRP is a great preschool AND there’s standby childcare available 7:45-7:30 for members. Which is insanely handy if your schedule varies. Two large thumbs and two tiny thumbs up! * Do wish they had an outdoor track, but 🤷🏻‍♂️

I love the classes they offer, and the personal trainers are very helpful. My favorite class is the gentle yoga class taught by Kathy. So calming and restorative! A personal trainer showed me what weights and adjustments to use and I do my circuit there on the weightlifting equipment. Pickleball is also really fun in the gym!