Wellness
For over 50 years, YWCA Cortland’s Health & Fitness team has kept you moving! Our expert instructors offer classes for all ages, promoting health, fitness, and wellness while preventing the onset of disease and managing disease progression. Supporting all aspects of health and well-being, the new Wellness program includes even more for your family’s mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.
We offer group classes included in our Land and Water packages, plus amazing specialty programs for babies, kids, youth, adults, and seniors. Stop in or call (607) 753-9651 to ask about a building tour!
Facilities
Rent our spaces for your events! All floors are accessible by elevator.
Programs
We offer a rich variety of classes throughout the week to support health and well-being for the whole family. Our experienced instructors will meet you wherever you are in your wellness journey, working to create an enjoyable experience for every body.
Weekly Schedule
Programs on the calendar below are included in the Land and Water packages. You can also drop in to any of our classes or the weight room!
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This calendar is updated intermittently and may not display recent cancellations.
Specialty Programs
We have different specialty programs every month, ranging from health and fitness to arts and culture.
Popular Offerings
Personal Training
Our certified personal trainers can help you set sustainable goals and reach them while feeling good. Email kanderson@cortlandywca.org to get started.
Swim Lessons
We have swim lessons for all ages! Get your little ones started with the very basics or hone your skills with expert guidance. Register for group lessons online or contact the front desk for information about private one-on-one lessons.
Gymnastics Classes
Our gymnastics classes help kids build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement. Whether your child is just starting out or already cartwheeling, we’ve got a class for them!
Instructors
Laurie Greene
started 1988
Meryl Fish
started 1997
Cassie Degouff
started 2006
Cindy Cole
started 2012
Brenna Ricci
started 2024
Betsy Messenger
started 2025
Debi Barber
started 2025
Jill Pace
started 2025
Courtney Mathers
started 2026
Kaelee Whittemore
started 2026
Kendra Anderson
started 2026
Merle Harlan
started 2026
Packages & Pricing
We offer three monthly wellness packages—Land, Water, and Land & Water Combo. When you purchase a package, you get access to our facilities and weekly class schedules! If you become a member, you get discounted rates on our packages and on specialty programs like personal training and swim lessons.
Monthly Package Rates & Benefits
Our monthly Land and Water packages can be purchased by members and guests. Use our spaces on your own schedule or attend unlimited classes with our growing team of experienced instructors.
Members
Land
$50 cash
$51.50 credit / Month
- Unlimited access to Land programs
- Unlimited access to the weight room
- Locker rooms & showers
Water
$75 cash
$77.25 credit / Month
- Unlimited access to Water programs in warm-water therapy pool
- Locker rooms & showers
Combo
$100 cash
$103.00 credit / Month
- Unlimited access to Land and Water programs
- Unlimited access to the weight room
- Locker rooms & showers
Guests
Land
$90 cash
$92.70 credit / Month
- Same as member benefits
Water
$115 cash
$118.45 credit / Month
- Same as member benefits
Combo
$140 cash
$144.20 credit / Month
- Same as member benefits
Weight Room
After you purchase the Land or Combo package, you can use our weight room freely or meet with one of our personal trainers to design a plan tailored to your fitness goals.
If you are new to using workout equipment and will be working without a trainer, please book a free orientation with kanderson@cortlandywca.org to ensure safe and optimal use of the equipment. Adults who are already familiar with using workout equipment are not required to book this appointment.
Locker Rooms
We have two women’s locker rooms, one men’s locker room, and an accessible changing room and shower. All locker rooms include changing stalls and showers. Lockers can be rented at the front desk.
Drop-In Rates
If you don’t want to purchase one of our monthly packages, you can still drop in to the weight room or any of our weekly programs!
Land Programs
| Instructor-Led | Participant-Led | Weight Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | $15.00/class cash | $7.00/visit cash | $7.00/visit cash |
| $15.45/class credit | $7.21/visit credit | $7.21/visit credit | |
| • | • | • | • |
| Guest | $17.00/class cash | $9.00/visit cash | $9.00/visit cash |
| $17.51/class credit | $9.27/visit credit | $9.27/visit credit |
Water Programs
| Instructor-Led | Participant-Led | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $15.00/class cash | $7.00/visit cash |
| $15.45/class credit | $7.21/visit credit | |
| • | • | • |
| Guest | $17.00/class cash | $9.00/visit cash |
| $17.51/class credit | $9.27/visit credit |
Family Swim
Bring the whole crew down for a splash at the pool! All ages welcome.
Family Swim is a special program offered seasonally during the fall and spring trimesters and is separate from the wellness packages. Details can be found on our main calendar when the program is active.
| Individual | Groups of 3+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $7.00/visit cash | $17.00/visit cash |
| $7.21/visit credit | $17.51/visit credit | |
| • | • | • |
| Guest | $9.00/visit cash | $19.00/visit cash |
| $9.27/visit credit | $19.57/visit credit |
Insurance, Discounts & Scholarships
We offer seniors and veterans a 10% discount on all of our wellness packages! We also accept the following senior health insurance:
Renew Active by UnitedHealthcare
Silver&Fit by ASH Fitness
Silver Sneakers by Tivity Health
Wellness Package Pricing with Senior Health Insurance
As of April 1 2026, we kindly request you pay an annual join fee to participate in wellness packages with your insurance. Did you know we are reimbursed at a much lower rate than it costs to run this program? Your annual join fee makes it possible for us to keep accepting senior insurance.
Please email kanderson@cortlandywca.org to register with your health insurance.
| Monthly Rate | Suggested Annual Join Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $0.00/mo credit | $36.05/yr credit |
| $0.00/mo cash | $35.00/yr cash | |
| • | • | • |
| Water | $45.00/mo cash | $35.00/yr cash |
| $46.35/mo credit | $36.05/yr credit | |
| • | • | • |
| Combo | $45.00/mo cash | $35.00/yr cash |
| $46.35/mo credit | $36.05/yr credit |
Scholarships
To apply for a scholarship, please fill out one of the applications below and email it to bricci@cortlandywca.org.