Downriver Family YMCA
(734) 282-9622
16777 Northline Road, Southgate, MI, 48195
Hours of Operation
- Monday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
- Tuesday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
- Wednesday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
- Thursday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
- Friday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
- Saturday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
- Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Workout Child Care Hours
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Monday 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Tuesday 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wednesday 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Thursday 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Holiday Hours
- Easter Sunday, CLOSED
- Memorial Day, 5:30 am-12:00 pm
- Independence Day, 5:30 am-12:00 pm
- Labor Day, 5:30 am-12:00 pm
- Thanksgiving, CLOSED
- Christmas Eve, CLOSED
- Christmas Day, CLOSED
- New Year’s Eve, CLOSED
- New Year’s Day 2024, 10:00am-4:00pm
YMCA Membership
Find what moves you. Find your Y.
Take 50% off your first month when you join the Y in February.
Use code JOIN5024 when you join online.
Stop in any time at the Y and our member engagement team will arrange a tour and provide you with a guest pass to try the Y with full facility access for a limited number of days.
Everyone belongs at the Y
We offer income-based membership for families with a combined annual household income of less than $49,000*.
Make Every Day Better. Donate Today.
When you give to the Y, you support critical programs and services for young people, adults and families who need them the most.
Downriver Family YMCA Programs
Youth Sports
At the Y, children learn basic fundamental skills using age-appropriate equipment.
Youth and Adult Swim Lessons
Make a Big Splash with swim lessons!
Youth Enrichment & Dance
Spark a passion for a new skill or hobby with a Youth Enrichment or Recreation Program.
Downriver Family YMCA Schedules
- 5:30 pm
45mPreschool Basketball Instructional Class RegisterDates: 5/7/24–5/28/24YMCA Preschool basketball program is an introduction to basketball. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the sport.
- 9:00 am
30mPreschool Ballet RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/22/24This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25
Dress attire Recommended for class:Girls – pink tights, solid color leotard, and pink ballet shoes (ballet skirt is optional). Long hair in a bun. Short hair pulled back.Boys – Dance belt (supportive underwear), black tights or shorts, solid color t-shirt, and black ballet shoes. - 9:30 am
30mHipHop RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/22/24Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performances by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. In this class, students learn the necessary elements of jazz which are crucial to succeed in Hip Hop. Students will learn coordination, balance, and the ability to memorize routines. From one age level to the next, classes expand into more complex moves and routines.
Dress Attire:
Boys & Girls: Loose fitting, comfortable clothes and gym shoes (no jeans).
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25
- 10:00 am
30mBallet RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/15/24This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25
Dress attire Recommended for class:Girls – pink tights, solid color leotard, and pink ballet shoes (ballet skirt is optional). Long hair in a bun. Short hair pulled back.Boys – Dance belt (supportive underwear), black tights or shorts, solid color t-shirt, and black ballet shoes. - 10:30 am
30mZumba Kids® RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/22/24Zumba Kids® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do and geared for children!
- 11:00 am
30mGeneration Pound RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/22/24Generation Pound is not just a workout geared towards kids, but a MOVEMENT that aims to change the concept of health and fitness for today’s youth. Get ready to make fitness about self-expression, self-love and FUN! How? By introducing alternative ways to MOVE, ROCK, PLAY and MAKE NOISE!
This youth-oriented program fuses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness and teamwork skills. By combining exercise and interactive activities, kids will learn new ways to explore motion, embrace their creativity and ROCKOUT – ultimately building strength, confidence and self-awareness.
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25
- 11:30 am
30mAcro Gymnastics RegisterDates: 5/4/24–6/15/24AcroDance is a progression based dance style that safely teaches strength, flexibility, balance, conditioning and tumbling within the art of dance. Taught by an Acrobatic Arts certified instructor, students will learn basic skills such as front rolls, cartwheels and bridges in a fun and creative way.
- 4:00 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Allendale Elementary RegisterDates: 3/11/24–5/22/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org - 4:15 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Savage Elementary RegisterDates: 3/11/24–5/22/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org
- 4:00 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Muslim American Youth Academy (MAYA) RegisterDates: 3/12/24–5/23/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org - 5:30 pm
45mPreschool Basketball Instructional Class RegisterDates: 5/7/24–5/28/24YMCA Preschool basketball program is an introduction to basketball. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the sport.
- 4:00 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Allendale Elementary RegisterDates: 3/11/24–5/22/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org - 4:15 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Savage Elementary RegisterDates: 3/11/24–5/22/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org - 5:30 pm
1hScience on the Go – Preschool RegisterDates: 5/8/24–5/29/24Each week will be a different STEAM activity/project to take home. Participants will combine science, technology, engineering, math and art into each activity along with problem solving and critical thinking skills based on their age group.
- 4:00 pm
1h15mGirls on the Run – Muslim American Youth Academy (MAYA) RegisterDates: 3/12/24–5/23/24Girls on the Run is an after school program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Find out more at www.gotrdetroit.org - 6:30 pm
1hScience on the Go RegisterDates: 5/9/24–5/23/24Each week will be a different STEAM activity/project to take home. Participants will combine science, technology, engineering, math and art into each activity along with problem solving and critical thinking skills based on their age group.
- 6:00 pm
1hTiny Chefs – Level 2 RegisterDates: 5/10/24–5/31/24Each week youth will follow a different written recipe to create a healthy snack or dish. Recipes change for each session to introduce youth to a wide range of food and provide more opportunity to practice and develop new skills. Skills taught in level 2 will be more in depth and advanced than those taught in Level 1 and will include the use of various heating elements: microwave, hot plate, toaster oven, griddle, and more.
- Parents Night Out
6:00–8:30 pm
If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather conditions, all morning classes and programs will be canceled. The status of afternoon and evening classes and programs will be re-evaluated at noon on that day. We update our schedules as often as possible to keep them timely, but we’re unable to present up-to-the-minute accuracy. If you have questions about our current schedules, please call us at 734-282-9622.
About the Downriver Family YMCA
Located in the heart of Southgate, the Downriver Family YMCA has is a fully equipped community facility.
Downriver Family YMCA Amenities
- Health & Wellness Center
- Indoor Running & Walking Track
- Aerobics & Functional Training Studios
- Indoor Pool
- Indoor Therapeutic Pool
- Gymnasium
- Workout Child Watch
- Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Elevator
- Wi-Fi Internet Access
Downriver Family YMCA Leadership
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Maria Diaz
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Sandra Wolff-Aller
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Michelle Morales
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Katrina Jozwiak
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Sharon Karpinski
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Deanna Rushlow
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Akasha Roberts-Bey
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Emily Oetting