At the Ottumwa YMCA, we offer an incredible array of ways to change and grow. We invite you to see how you and your family can enhance your life, expand your world and become healthier in the process - all in a fun and comfortable environment. Come in for a FREE visit with our downloadable coupon and discover how your YMCA can help you stretch physically, from our comprehensive fitness facilities to our unique 12-week personalized training program, the YMCA Personal Fitness Program which is FREE to all members! Plus, the Y never requires any long term contracts!

But more importantly, the YMCA offers what no other fitness center can: innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options.

Bring in the downloadable coupon and come visit us FREE. See how the YMCA can help you grow and enrich your life in ways you never imagined!     YMCA "FREE VISIT" COUPON  

***  WELCOME NEW "Y" MEMBERS  ***  

We'd like to thank the families & individuals who have joined our YMCA family recently.

A big thank you to all our current members - you are very important to the growth and development of the Ottumwa YMCA!  Your continued support is appreciated.

WANT TO BECOME A CORPORATE MEMBER?  CHECK OUT OUR POWER POINT ABOUT THIS GREAT BENEFIT TO OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES!!

Help wanted!  Join the YMCA team!!

The Ottumwa YMCA has positions offering endless opportunities to those who want a job that is makes a difference.  We are looking for people seeking a profession that can provide a high-quality lifestyle and an enriched life while reaping the rewards of helping others.

LOOK WHAT'S GOING ON THIS SUMMER:

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Also--Check out our special events page for more upcoming events!

Check back soon for more information on the Summer Strength and Conditioning Camp!!

           Strong Kids Golf Tournament

June 14th, 2008

SIGN UP NOW AT   Cedar Creek Golf Course

                Do you carry Humana Gold Choice Health Insurance?        This qualifies you for a FREE YMCA Membership.  Contact Member Services for more information or to get signed up today!

A LESSON IN THE YMCA CORE VALUES

The YMCA adopted the 4 characters of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  By reinforcing good character values, the YMCA is shaping, instilling and reinforcing Christian values that schools, churches, corporations and communities can build on.

Caring: to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their need and well-being.  Related values: compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness.

Honesty: to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that  are in keeping with my stated position and beliefs  Related values: integrity and fairness.

Respect: to treat others as I would want them to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself.  Related values:  acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility: to do what is right--what I ought to do, to be accountable for my choices of behavior and action and my promises.  Related values: commitment, courage, good health, service and citizenship.