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Rise 'n Shine! It's going to be a great August at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA!

Come join in on the fun August 11th!
Rise 'n Shine Summer 5K Walk & Run
August 11, 8:00 am
Join us for our 2nd Annual summer race featuring a riveting 5K Walk & Run taking you through the beautiful Bay City Riverfront!  This family friendly race can be great for any age and all registrants will receive a custom rise ‘n shine 2018 t-shirt and a finishers medal.  Childwatch will be provided to walk and run participants during their race.  Stay after the race for the Family Fun Fest!  It is free to the whole community and includes a silent auction, games, face painting, hair wraps, balloon twisting, bubble blowing, and so much more.
View the race map here!

All proceeds from the race will go to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program.

Price increases August 1st- Register today!
Little Rays of Sun 1K Race
August 11, 9:00 am
This race is perfect for your runners ages 3-12.  All registrants will receive a Little Rays of Sun t-shirt and a medal! Thank you to Copus Orthodontics for supporting this race for another year!
Kids TRI 'n shine Triathlon
August 11, 9:30 am
NEW for 2018… TRI ‘n shine kids triathlon! Brought to you by the Bay City Morning Rotary Club, Jacks Bike Shop, and Copus Orthodontics, the TRI ‘n shine is great for ages 7-17.  We promise big fun for your child during this race as they enter into the triathlon world.  Each registrant will be entered into a raffle to win a brand new bike from Jacks Bike Shop. Information on distances and registration can be found by clicking the logo.
No experience neccesary.  
FREE Family Fun Fest
August 11, 9:00 am
The Family Fun Fest is free to the whole community and includes a silent auction, games, face painting, hair wraps, balloon twisting, bubble blowing, and so much more!

Rise ‘N Shine 2018 Volunteer Opportunities!
  • Registration – assist with registering race participants, handing out information, packets, and t-shirts.
  • 5K Race Route – stay at a station along the race route to direct runners/walkers where to go and cheer them on!
  • Bounce House – direct and limit number of people on the bounce house, make sure everyone going on the bounce house is being safe and having fun!
  • Games - several different games will be available during the Family Fun Fest including corn hole, hopscotch, Uno, Jenga, ring toss, bowling, and more! We need your help in making sure the games run smoothly for all.
All Rise ‘N Shine volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, camaraderie with awesome people, and a good feeling for making a difference in your community! Click here for more information.

There are tons of fun activities happening this summer at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. Sign up for a YMCA Sumer Camp today!
YMCA Summer Camps
Camp Iroqois
STEM Camps
Tennis Camps
Aquatics Camps
YMCA Youth Flag Football League
Jeff Buczek Memorial Golf Outing
Free Youth Food Program
Free Youth Food Program
Party Rentals

Check out our building upgrades!

Our Fitness Floor has a new look!
On Sunday, July 15th our fitness floor transitioned to a new layout resulting in greater efficiency and added value to your membership! These simple changes have maximized our space to allow more room for all of our members to enjoy! We appreciate your feedback as we continue to find ways to improve our member experience. If you have any questions on where your favorite machines have moved to, please see our friendly Health & Wellness staff members for guidance.
A huge thank you to our member focus group, members and volunteers that assisted in the move, and all those who helped make this transition go smooth and quickly: Tom Barnikow, Jeremy Gwizdala, Jordan Bywater, Bridget Gonzalez, Jermaine Wells, Nicole Jewell, and Nathan Goddard.
Check out the photos below!
Join our team
We're on the lookout for our newest YMCA Staff in every department. Check out ymcabaycity.org/jobs for more information. 

Member of the Month
Leonard Bobick
"The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA gives me a chance to exercise on a regular basis while meeting a lot of new friends and all of the YMCA employees are excellent to be around."
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Employee of the Month
Josh Wright, Summer Camp Coordinator
"I love working at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA because of its atmosphere, staff and impact on the community. The atmosphere here is always positive and uplifting, and the members are always friendly. The Y staff are always welcoming, selfless and collaborative making each day at the Y something I look forward to. It’s truly a blessing to be a part of an organization that is dedicated and successful at strengthening the foundations of our community."
Monday–Thursday: 5:00 am–9:30 pm
Friday: 5:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am–7:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
225 Washington Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708
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