The JCC Transition

The JCC YMCA Branch Opens Soon!

We're excited to welcome you to the new JCC YMCA Branch and officially begin the next chapter for the Jamestown Area YMCA!

To help make the move as smooth as possible, we'll begin a two-week soft opening on Monday, August 17, with our full transition taking place on Monday, August 31.

What is a Soft Opening?

From August 17–30, YMCA members will have access to both the JCC YMCA Branch and the Downtown YMCA while we complete the transition.

This gives everyone time to become familiar with the new facility while we move equipment and services in stages.

JCC YMCA Branch

Open August 17–30 Hours: 5:30 AM–8:00 PM

During the soft opening, members will enjoy access to:

  • Shared YMCA/JCC wellness spaces
  • Cardio and strength equipment
  • Indoor walking track
  • Pool and locker rooms
  • Gymnasium during designated YMCA hours
  • Group Exercise classes in our new studio spaces

Beginning August 17, all general YMCA membership swimming will take place at the JCC YMCA Branch.

Coming Soon

We're excited to share that our new strength equipment is on its way!

Plans are also moving forward for a dedicated Spin Studio at the JCC campus, which is expected to open by December.

Downtown YMCA

Open August 17–30 Hours: 5:30 AM–6:00 PM

During the transition, members will continue to have access to:

Pool Information

Beginning August 17, general membership swimming will move to the JCC YMCA Branch.

Youth swim lessons already in progress will remain at the Downtown YMCA through the end of their current session. Families should continue attending lessons Downtown unless contacted directly with different instructions.

Because equipment will be moved in phases, the wellness equipment available Downtown may change throughout the two-week transition.

Remember, members may also continue using the Lakewood Family YMCA during this time.

What Happens on August 31?

On Monday, August 31, our Downtown wellness, membership, Group Exercise, and aquatics operations will officially transition to the JCC YMCA Branch.

Beginning August 31

  • Downtown YMCA front doors will be open 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Spin classes will continue Downtown until the new Spin Studio opens at the JCC (expected by December)
  • Our new Fall Group Exercise Schedule begins Tuesday, September 8
  • The Teen Center will continue operating as normal using the Pine Street entrance

The Downtown YMCA will also continue offering many important programs throughout the year, including:

  • Holiday Camps
  • Karate
  • YBL Basketball
  • Youth Programs
  • Childcare
  • Teen Center
  • Housing Services
  • Administrative Offices
  • And many more community services

What Members Need to Know

  • No action is required. Your YMCA membership will continue without interruption.
  • Members will continue to have access to the Lakewood Family YMCA.
  • YMCA staff will be available throughout the transition to assist with parking, entrances, check-in, schedules, facility orientation, and any questions you may have.
  • More information about parking, entrances, and check-in procedures will be shared before the soft opening.

Stay Connected

Please continue to check your email, the YMCA website, and our social media pages for updated schedules and additional transition information.

Thank you for your patience and support as we begin this exciting new chapter. We can't wait to welcome you to the JCC YMCA Branch!

Please Note: The Downtown YMCA is not closing. This transition simply relocates our wellness, membership, Group Exercise, and aquatics operations to the JCC campus. Our Downtown location will continue serving our community through youth programs, childcare, the Teen Center, housing services, administrative offices, camps, and many other valuable YMCA programs.