SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

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Youth & Teen programs are committed to helping the youth of the Chippewa Valley begin, maintain, or advance their healthy lifestyle and strengthen social ties. We encourage everyone to grow in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Swim Strong Academy

Summer 2026

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This program is designed for youth athletes ages 11-14, with a focus on building strength and improving mobility. Open to all teens (not just swim team members), sessions will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in 3-week summer sessions. The program is designed to complement swim team training and is coordinated with Head Coach Ryan Wedl to ensure proper balance and avoid overtraining.

Session Dates:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 9-25, 2026

Time:

4:00-5:00 PM

Pricing:

$60-$75

Age & Gender:

11-14 Years Old

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

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Swim Strong Academy

Summer 2026

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This program is designed for youth athletes ages 11-14, with a focus on building strength and improving mobility. Open to all teens (not just swim team members), sessions will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in 3-week summer sessions. The program is designed to complement swim team training and is coordinated with Head Coach Ryan Wedl to ensure proper balance and avoid overtraining.

Session Dates:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7-23, 2026

Time:

4:00-5:00 PM

Pricing:

$60-$75

Age & Gender:

11-14 Years Old

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

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Athletic Enhancement Program

ECASD Summer Session, Summer 2026

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The Athletic Enhancement Program (AEP) is designed to build athletic fundamentals such as strength & conditioning, speed, and agility, with a focus on injury preventions. AEP is great for all ability levels in any sport as we cater to each person's strengths and weaknesses. Training can be general or sport specific. Athletes will have the opportunity to attend either or both 3 week sessions.

Session Dates:

Mondays-Thursdays, June 8-June 25, 2026

Time:

9:00-10:00 AM

Pricing:

$7

Age & Gender:

ECASD Students Entering Grades 6-12

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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Expert-led small group training that blends personalized coaching with community energy—train smarter, progress faster, together.

Youth and teen gym learning focuses on building confident, safe, and capable movers. Through guided instruction on fundamental movement skills, proper technique, and gym etiquette, participants develop movement literacy that translates to everyday life and sport.

Youth Fitness Orientation

Those 12 years old and up are welcome to use the equipment in the fitness centers at the Chippewa Falls YMCA & Eau Claire Downtown YMCA. We offer individualized orientations that help each child safely and appropriately use the equipment so that they can make the most of their time using the fitness center.

Locations:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

Please contact Healthy Living Director for more information.

Chippewa Falls YMCA - Solomon Abebayehu
Eau Claire Downtown YMCA - Joseph Xiong

Youth Performance Training

The program is designed to build self-confidence and athletic fundamentals such as strength, conditioning, endurance, speed, and change direction with a focus on injury prevention. Youth Performance Training is great for all ability levels as we cater to each person's strengths and weaknesses. This program can be general or sports-specific. We offer individual, partner, and small group options.

Locations:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

Please contact Healthy Living Director for more information.

Chippewa Falls YMCA - Solomon Abebayehu
Eau Claire Downtown YMCA - Joseph Xiong

The YMCA offers support groups bring people together to build health, resilience, and connection. Together, they create a supportive community that encourages active living, learning, and mutual encouragement.

LIVESTRONG® Alumni Open Pickleball

Year-Round

LIVESTRONG® past participants are welcome to come together and enjoy open pickleball. This group is offered year-round on Mondays in the Eau Claire Downtown YMCA Hobbs Gym. This group comes together for fun, socialization, connection, and movement.

Session Date:

Every Monday

Time:

10:00 AM-Noon

Pricing:

Free

Age & Gender:

Cancer Patients

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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Weight Management Support

Year-Round

This challenge focuses on education and motivation to overcome weight management issues.

Session Date:

By Appointment

Time:

By Appointment

Pricing:

Varies

Age & Gender:

Weight Management

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

Eau Claire South YMCA

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Long Hauler Cancer Survivor Group

Winter 2026

This is a group for long-term cancer survivors living with stage 4 or long-term metastatic disease. In a nurturing environment, long-haul thrivers are welcome to discuss their experiences, challenges and victories.

Session Date:

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, September 2025-May 2026

Time:

10:00-11:30 AM

Pricing:

Free

Age & Gender:
Cancer Survivors

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is a proud host site of many American Red Cross Blood Drives through the year. See any upcoming blood drives listed out below.

Blood Drive

Spring 2026

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Give the most important gift, the gift that gives patients in need more time with loved ones. It doesn’t cost a thing, just 1 hour of your time can help up to 3 patients in the coming weeks! There’s an Emergency Need for types O & B- donors especially due to low supplies. Scheduling an appointment is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!

Session Date:

Friday, May 29, 2026

Time:

12:30-5:00 PM

Pricing:

Free

Age & Gender

17 Years and Older

Location:

Menomonie East YMCA

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