FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
IS HERE FOR ALL
The Oshkosh YMCA can help.
Ask us how the FOR ALL program can help you meet your individual/family needs.
What’s Happening at The Y
Hygiene Items Needed
Help families access the essentials.
From June 15-21, the OSHY swim team is hosting a hygiene drive to help support local families. Bring your donations to the Y to help us make a difference for a neighbor in need.
Collection boxes can be found in the main entrance at both the Downtown and 20th Ave Y. All collected items will be distributed to families during our free community night events.
Suggested items: shampoo & conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, tooth brushes, toilet paper, hand soap, feminine products, deodorant, floss, facial tissue, hand sanitizer.
There's no place like this place.
When you join the Y, you're not just joining a gym- you're joining a community. The Y is the place where kids come to play, adults find fun in fitness, seniors find support, and families connect.
We believe the YMCA is for all, and for 175 years our commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility has guided us in expanding health and wellness opportunities in communities all over the country.
By becoming a member, you have access to everything we have to offer: state of the art workout facilities, group exercise classes, pools, yoga, personal training, cooking demos, sports leagues, and so much more. Plus discounts on programs and priority registration.
Membership means being part of a charity, a cause, & a community. Belong to something bigger and join the Y today!
Programs & Classes
Every age, ability, and interest has a home here. Jump into swim lessons or youth and adult sports, pop into a dance workout or relaxing yoga, learn a new skill in the teaching kitchen, spark creativity through arts & music, find connection for 55+, and more—all discounted with your membership.
Our Facilities
Multiple locations, one community. With one membership, explore the Downtown Y, 20th Avenue Y, and the Tennis & Pickleball Center. Discover state-of-the-art equipment, aquatic centers, studios, and unique features like our teaching kitchen and indoor ice rink.
Childcare
We help families get a strong start. Y members receive discounted rates on full-time childcare at our three licensed centers, plus savings on summer camp, before & after school care, and convenient drop-in Child Watch while you work out. Explore how kids and families thrive at the Y.
Nationwide Membership
Every Y is your Y! Members can work out at YMCAs across Wisconsin and nationwide—giving you flexibility when you're home from college, commuting to work, or keeping up your routine on vacation. That's just one benefit of becoming a member- see what else you get when you join.
Stories that inspire us
Browse our Mission Moment gallery to see our mission in action.
Hear from real YMCA members about how the Y has made a difference in their lives: from overcoming health challenges to building new friendships, the Y is the place where community happens.
If you have a story you'd like to share, we'd love to help you tell it. Get in touch and let us know how the Y has impacted your life.
24-Hour Gym
Fitness that fits your life.
For goals that don't sleep, 24/7 gym access gives you the freedom to workout anytime.
Available exclusively at the 20th Ave Y.
Your Local Charity
We're more than a gym—we're a charity for all.
Every gift helps provide access to swim lessons, summer camp, childcare, wellness programs, and more for local families.
Help us build a stronger Oshkosh.
Program Spotlight: Thursday Night Boxing Club
Trade the after work slump for some boxing gloves and join us Thursday nights for a high energy week-night workout. Coach Ian will help you learn the basics while building skill, strength, and overall technique. Perfect for beginners and free for members. No gloves? No problem. Loaner gloves are available or you can purchase a starter kit through the Y for only $35, complete with gloves and hand wraps.
FREE every Thursday | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Y Studio 2
Read the Latest on our Blog
Read the Latest on our Blog
Phones Down, Eyes Up™: Water Safety Starts With You
Safety and Awareness
Replying to a text. Answering a work email. Watching a reel. Looking away “just for a second.” It doesn’t take long for a distraction to become dangerous around water. As families head into summer, the Oshkosh YMCA is joining Ys across the country in supporting YMCA of the USA’s Phones Down, Eyes Up™ campaign for National Water Safety Month. As part of this campaign, we’re encouraging parents and caregivers to practice safe habits, and to stay focused and alert whenever children are in or around water.
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Why Everyone Is Playing Pickleball (And Why You Should Too)
Fitness
If it feels like everyone is suddenly talking about pickleball… you’re not imagining it.Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, showing up everywhere from neighborhood courts to dedicated facilities. And once you try it, it’s easy to see why.It’s Easy to Learn (Seriously)One of the biggest reasons pickleball has taken off is how approachable it is.
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7 Reasons Why You Should Be a Camp Counselor
Careers
Most summer jobs give you a few good stories. Being a camp counselor gives you a whole season of them. You’re out in the sun, running games that get a little competitive, encouraging kids, helping them learn, and becoming a part of what makes their day great. It’s fun, high-energy, and a little chaotic in the best way. And along the way, you realize you're part of something bigger.7 Reasons Why You Should Be a Camp Counselor
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