Effective November 2, 2020, we're making the following changes:

Facility Hours:

PITTSFIELD

  • Monday - Friday > 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Saturday > 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM & Sunday > 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NORTHERN BERKSHIRE

  • Monday - Friday > 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM & Saturday > 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Closed Sunday

BENNINGTON REC CENTER

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday > 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday, Thursday > 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Saturday > 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Closed Sunday

LOCKER ROOMS

  • No lingering or gathering
  • Masks required
  • Maintain 6 Ft Social Distance

SHOWERS can now be used in Pittsfield and Northern Berkshire.

  • Cleaning supplies available for members to clean to their comfort level prior to showering.
  • Sinks are for hand-washing only. No shaving, no toothbrushing, etc.

LOCKER RENTALS are now available

  • Visit the Welcome Center to set up locker rental. Fee is $5/month
  • Day use lockers available. Lockers must be emptied after use.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

  • Registration & BFYMCA Membership Required. Complete schedule and registration: bfymca.org/programs

Highlights

  • PITTSFIELD: Zumba with Shonda now offered Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM on Fridays. Silver Sneakers and Aqua Fit have some new times too! We're introducing Health and Wellness Consultations with our Health and Wellness director. During this one-on-one session, we will discuss your personal goals, and how the Berkshire Family YMCA can help to achieve them. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to request a personal fitness plan, or receive a one on one orientation of our fitness facilities based on your goals. 
  • NORTHERN BERKSHIRE: Cycling is back on Mondays and Thursdays! Fit Fusion with Karen on Mondays and Wednesdays offers a low impact/high energy cardio workout that includes strength work with dumbbells and resistance bands. Add in balance work and stretches for a fun workout for everyone.
  • BENNINGTON RECREATION CENTER: Adult Stroke Development teaches participants basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe, and help keep others safe in and around the water. As well as improve your skills and swimming strokes. You will gain proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the basic swimming strokes. New classes include: Full Body Burnout, Strength Core Balance, and more through the senior center partnership for fitness.

BASKETBALL & RACQUETBALL COURT RESERVATIONS

  • PITTSFIELD: Welcome Center or call 413-499-7650 x 146
  • NORTHERN BERKSHIRE: Welcome Center or call 413-663-6529 x 210
  • Rules
    • No more than FOUR (4) people/1 reservation in Basketball court at any time
    • No more than FOUR (4) people/1 reservation in Racquetball Court at any time
    • No music is allowed in the courts
    • Courts are only to be used during reserved times.
    • Pickup Basketball games are PROHIBITED
    • Check in and check out at Welcome Center at the beginning and end of your reservation time.

PROGRAMS

Pittsfield Only:

  • Youth Basketball planning in progress
  • Masters Swim Team 18+
  • Youth Swim Team

Northern Berkshire Only: Youth Swim Club

Pittsfield & Northern Berkshire:

  • Teen Leaders Club
  • Youth Swim Lessons
  • Turkey Tri Indoor Triathlon November 22
  • School Age & Preschool Spots Available

Bennington

  • Youth School Age Child Care Hub at Lake Paran
  • Youth Swim Lessons
  • Fitness Center Teen Hour Fridays 7-8 PM

MEMBERSHIP

  • Members can choose to pay month-to-month versus auto draft for all membership types.
  • Join Fees Waived through December 31, 2020
  • No guest/day passes continues
October 30th, 2020