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Registration for Summer Session 1 begins May 27th, 2008. Summer Session 2 registration begins July 7th, 2008. Visit the registration page for full details.

Please look around the site for further details regarding specific classes and programs.

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Volunteer at the YMCA


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BUILDING FUTURES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Help support the Albert Lea YMCA through our Buiding Futures Capital Campaign. Click here to learn more.

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ALBERT LEA FAMILY Y MISSION STATEMENT

The Albert Lea Family Y is part of a worldwide fellowship united for the purpose of building a Christian society and developing in people those qualities of Christian personality exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

  • To promote total human health, spirit, mind, and body.
  • To focus on physical well being, youth development and interpersonal relations.
  • To significantly influence the quality of life for all persons—all religions, races, ages, needs.
  • To serve as a common meeting ground of the Albert Lea Community.
  • To maintain an organization of employees and volunteers who are at all times respected, accessible, involved and committed.

UNITED WAY AGENCY & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Family Y is one of sixteen social service agencies supported by United Way. In 2004 the Family Y gave over 550 scholarships so persons in need could send children to camp and participate in over a dozen youth programs.

The Family Y will not turn anyone away for inability to pay for a program. Sliding fees available.

YOUR FAMILY Y STAFF

  • Dennis Dieser, Executive Director
  • Steve Patten, Youth Program Dir.
  • Bill Villareal, Sports/Fitness Director
  • Michelle Baseman, Office Manager
  • Lori Austin, Executive Assisitant
  • Sarah Olson, Membership Coordinator
  • Marsha Rafdal, Special Funds/Events Assistant
  • Marilee Brown, Front Desk & Playroom Coordinator
  • Barb Haeska, School Age Child Care Coordinator
  • Jerel Schewe, Building & Grounds Mgr.

YOUR FAMILY Y BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Paul Kenis, President
  • Tim Lenhart, 1st Vice President
  • TBA, Secretary
  • Jan Mattson, Treasurer
  • Brad Niebuhr, Past President - 2008
  • Herb Anderson, Phil Bartusek, Kristin Ferris, Angie Eggum, Mary Jo Lee, Clint McGill, Jennifer Levisen, Steve Schwab, Nancy Skophammer, Charlie Newell

Y’S SERVICE CLUB

An international service club associated with Albert Lea since the 1930’s. This altruistic group of volunteers help support youth programs and scholarships for college. Projects include Y-Not Golf tournament and refreshment stand at the County Fair. The Y’s Club always welcomes guests to their breakfast meetings at 7:00 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Contact Dennis Dieser at the Y for further information. Men and women are welcome.

EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS

Your Family Y staff is available to service clubs, church groups, corporate employee wellness and other groups. The following are some of the topics offered:

  • Designing your personal fitness program
  • Fitness Testing
  • Total Wellness … Spirit, mind and body
  • 93 years old … A history of the Y in Albert Lea