Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

Emergency Food Box

Families or individuals with limited mobility may now choose to have their Emergency Food Box delivered to them rather than pick it up at our YMCA.

For more information, dial 2-1-1 (OR 888-636-4211) to participate and be referred to a location to receive a food box. This number reaches 211 of Northeast Michigan which can provide other valuable information regarding where to find various local food pantries or food distribution services.

HOW IT WORKS

Pick Up:

Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours to schedule a pick-up time.

Pick-up times are after 5:00pm on Monday-Friday.

Saturday pick-up times are during normal business hours.

Delivery

Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours and provide your information for delivery.

Deliveries are made on Fridays.

Limit of 1 Emergency Food Box per family per week.

The Emergency Food Box program was initially made possible through a grant from the BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and continues to operate because of generous contributions from HOPEVALE CHURCHISABELLA BANK, and partnerships with HIDDEN HARVEST, the FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN, and 2-1-1

Sponsored By:

FREE YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Free Youth Food Program serves healthy meals to any youth in Bay County ages 18 and under. Our program strives to address food insecurity in Bay County by collaborating with organizations such as Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Hidden Harvest, Schabel Dairy, Gordon’s Food Service and Bosco Food Service. The Free Youth Food Program is a partnership with USDA and the Michigan Department of Education.

SUMMER LOCATIONS

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BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30am–9:30am

LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30am–12:30pm

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596

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BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30am–9:30am

LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30am–12:30pm

805 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708

Veteran's Memorial Park

DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:00pm 4:00pm

SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:00pm 5:30pm

All meals are USDA and HEPA approved for quality and nutrition. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: PROGRAM.INTAKE@USDA.GOV.

KIDS COOKING CLASSES

Thanks to the America Rescue Plan, the Y has a brand new kitchen! We will be offering cooking classes for our community in the coming year. 

Parents Night Out

5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Need a break? Have dinner plans? Drop your child off at the Y for some well-deserved time off. Kids will enjoy dinner, games, making new friends, and plenty of fun!

Kids must be able to independently use the bathroom

Drop & Shop

December 7th
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
 
Drop your kids off for an afternoon of games, activities, and fun while you get Christmas shopping done!
 
Ages 2 to 12 years old 

Family Movie Night in the Pool

4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Join us for a night of fun! We will be making some delicious snacks! Then afterwards we move to the pool for the movie!

  • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM- Making Snacks
  • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM- Movie in the pool (Flotation devices are encouraged. Children 7 years old and under need an adult for this activity.)

Emergency Food Box

Families or individuals with limited mobility may now choose to have their Emergency Food Box delivered to them rather than pick it up at our YMCA.

For more information, dial 2-1-1 (OR 888-636-4211) to participate and be referred to a location to receive a food box. This number reaches 211 of Northeast Michigan which can provide other valuable information regarding where to find various local food pantries or food distribution services.

HOW IT WORKS

Pick Up:

Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours to schedule a pick-up time.

Pick-up times are after 5:00pm on Monday-Friday.

Saturday pick-up times are during normal business hours.

Delivery

Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours and provide your information for delivery.

Deliveries are made on Fridays.

Limit of 1 Emergency Food Box per family per week.

The Emergency Food Box program was initially made possible through a grant from the BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and continues to operate because of generous contributions from HOPEVALE CHURCHISABELLA BANK, and partnerships with HIDDEN HARVEST, the FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN, and 2-1-1

Sponsored By:

FREE YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Free Youth Food Program serves healthy meals to any youth in Bay County ages 18 and under. Our program strives to address food insecurity in Bay County by collaborating with organizations such as Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Hidden Harvest, Schabel Dairy, Gordon’s Food Service and Bosco Food Service. The Free Youth Food Program is a partnership with USDA and the Michigan Department of Education.

SUMMER LOCATIONS

DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:30 PM–4:30 PM

SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:30 PM–6:30 PM

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596

BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30am–9:30am

LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30am–12:30pm

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596

DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:00 PM–4:00 PM

SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:00 PM–6:00 PM

300 W Lafayette Ave
Bay City, MI 48706

BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30am–9:30am

LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30am–12:30pm

805 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708

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DINNER
Monday–Friday
2:45 PM–3:45 PM

SNACK
Monday–Friday
4:45 PM–5:15 PM

612 W Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732

Veteran's Memorial Park

DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:00pm 4:00pm

SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:00pm 5:30pm

All meals are USDA and HEPA approved for quality and nutrition. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: PROGRAM.INTAKE@USDA.GOV.

KIDS COOKING CLASSES

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the Y has a brand new kitchen! We will be offering cooking classes for our community in the coming year. 

Kids in the Kitchen

Join us as we help kids build skills in the kitchen and learn to make some wonderful food!

Basics In Cooking

Basics in cooking is all about working on simple basic recipes that kids can make at home with an adult.

Tots Cooking

Tots cooking is a simple hands on cooking class to build kids’ skills in the kitchen. 

Themed Cooking

Kids Night IN

4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Join us for a night of fun! We will be making some delicious snacks! Then afterwards we move to the pool for the movie!

  • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM- Making Snacks
  • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM- Movie in the pool (Flotation devices are encouraged. Children 7 years old and under need an adult for this activity.)
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

Book Your Spot:

Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.