Posts by YWCA Cortland

*Original publication date: February 27, 2026* Registration for full-day care on March 20 for Cortland & Homer schools opens Monday, March 2. Space is very limited; we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Full days are located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. We will provide snacks, activities, swim time,…

*Original publication date: February 13, 2026* Health Coaching is coming to the YWCA beginning April 3, 2026! This program offers adults a personalized, caring, and whole-person approach to health and wellness. Led by Rachel Myers, NBC-HWC, this program focuses on how mindset, nutrition, daily habits, and lifestyle all work together. Each 45-minute session is tailored…

*Original publication date: February 4, 2026* Looking for a workout that’s anything but ordinary? LudoSport is a fast-growing international sport that transforms lightsaber combat into a structured, athletic discipline. Practiced in 12 countries and recognized by multiple European fencing federations, LudoSport blends fitness, strategy, and fun in a truly unique way. Classes are led by…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2025* Build Strength, Confidence & Health This Spring  If you’ve been wanting to feel stronger and boost your energy, our Weight Training Program is the perfect place to start. This structured 4-week program combines strength training and cardio in a supportive, small-group setting. Participants will learn how to safely and…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2025* At YWCA Cortland, we know that wellness is more than movement—it’s also about caring for your mind. Made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness and contemplative prayer, we are excited to offer a FREE 15-week Mindfulness Meditation Program…

*Original publication date: February 12, 2025* An Epic Summer Adventure Awaits! Registration for our 2026 Summer Camp program opens in April. Running from July 6 to August 28, our summer camp is an eight-week program located at the YWCA. With many planned activities to fill the days, your child can explore new interests and make…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2026* Step right up and discover the magic of Circus Arts! This Spring, children ages 7–10 are invited to run away with the circus right here at the YWCA. Our Circus Arts program, led by Merle Harlan, introduces kids to the exciting world of juggling, prop manipulation, and basic partner…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2026* Native Bees & Their Requirements In this interactive forum, learn how to support our native bees! Rachel Kelty, Research Technician of Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS), recent M.S. grad of Cornell University, and Tompkins Pollinator Pathway volunteer, will lead this informative discussion. All levels of gardeners are welcome! This…

*Original publication date: February 10, 2026* Tonight’s Yin Yoga class is cancelled. *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.

*Original publication date: December 23, 2025. Updated: February 10, 2026.* Join us in the new year for four powerful meditation seminars led by Philip Asaph, experienced meditation instructor and creator of the Simple Profound Meditation System (SPM). These seminars are designed for adults of all ages and experience levels and offer a welcoming space to…