Wellness for the Whole Family!
The PeaceHealth Wellness Center offers something for everyone, be they fitness enthusiasts, those recovering from injury or preventing disease, and people starting their health and fitness journeys.
Youth access to the Health & Wellness Center
The Health & Wellness Center is an adult space intended for members and visitors ages 16 and older. Access is a privilege, and youth under 16 visiting these areas are expected to respect and observe the same rules, safety protocols and etiquette that our adult visitors do. Your Y offers several programs designed to help youth under 16 understand these expectations and earn access to these spaces:
- Purple Band access: Members and guests ages 10 to 15 can use the Wellness Center with close adult supervision—just check in with Wellness Center staff when you arrive upstairs! Read more below.
- Yellow Band access: Middle schooler members* can use the Indoor Track, Spencer Terrace, and Stretching, Circuit and Cardio areas upon completion of the Middle School Fitness Basics orientation program. Read more below.
- Blue Band access: High school members younger than 16* can use the entire Wellness Center upon completion of the High School Strength Basics orientation program. Read more below.
*Youth under 16 who have completed our earlier Teen Strength Program will still have Blue Band access, including those currently in middle school.
Family Orientation
To an adult the Health and Wellness Center can look intimidating, to a child it can look like a playground; we want to revise both those visions and show you that it is a place for your family to be healthy, happy and active together! Our goal is to help you spend active time together and support one another while improving your family's health.
In a FREE Family Orientation Appointment, we'll teach you which equipment and activities are safe and appropriate for you and your child to do together in the Wellness Center. These appointments are just as educational for adults as they are for kids. Children should be at least 10 years old, and everyone should come dressed for exercise and ready to work out together. Youth who complete this orientation can earn Purple Band access and use the Wellness Center with close adult supervision!
To register for an Orientation, go to our Online Registrations. Filtering the categories to "Orientation - Wellness Center" will help you see when appointment times are available each day. Registrations for orientations open 1 week in advance and must be made at least 4 hours before he orientation is scheduled to start.
Middle School Fitness Basics
Middle School Fitness Basics is a 1-on-1, hour-long appointment with trained Y Wellness Center staff. Youth learn the necessary safety, rules and etiquette required to access the wood floor side of the Wellness Center, including the Stretching, Circuit, Cardio and mural areas, plus the Indoor Track and Spencer Terrace. Youth who complete this session will earn Yellow Band access, allowing independent use of equipment in these areas.
- WHO: Middle-schoolers
- WHERE: Eugene Family YMCA Health & Wellness Center
- COST: FREE for Y members
- CAPACITY: Space is limited and registration is required
- REGISTER: Registration is coming soon and will be through GroupEx Pro. Members can search for "Middle School Fitness Basics" or filter the studios for "Wellness Center."
High School Strength Basics
Our High School Strength Basics program consists of 2 small-group sessions (up to 3 participants), led by a certified Personal Trainer and lasting 1 hour each on back-to-back days. This programs serves as an orientation to the Y's Strength Area equipment, with an emphasis on safety, etiquette and equipment usage. Youth who complete BOTH sessions will earn Blue Band access, clearing them to safely and independently use the entire Wellness Center!
- WHO: High-schoolers (this orientation is not required for youth ages 16 and older)
- WHERE: Eugene Family YMCA Health & Wellness Center
- COST: FREE for Y members
- CAPACITY: Space is limited and registration is required
New! Middle School FitClub
Coming Mondays in October! Not every kid feels like a natural athlete—and that’s okay! Middle School FitClub is a fun, supportive small-group program designed to help youth build confidence, coordination and basic movement skills. Through games and guided activities, participants develop balance, agility and body control while getting comfortable with different types of physical activity, and discovering that fitness can be fun and rewarding!
- WHO: Middle-schoolers
- WHERE: Movement Studio, YMCA Health & Wellness Center
- COST: Free sneak peeks this October!
- WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 4:15 to 5 p.m. | Register through Group Ex Pro
New! Middle School Boxing Skills
In this club, students won't be hitting each other—but they will be hitting their goals! Through the basics of boxing, kids will build strength, coordination and confidence while learning the importance of focus and self-control. Each session blends fun movement drills with lessons in emotional regulation, helping participants channel their energy in positive ways and move safely together as a team.
- WHO: Middle-schoolers
- WHERE: YMCA Health & Wellness Center
- COST: Free sneak peeks this October!
- WHEN: Fridays, Oct. 17 and 24, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. | Register through Group Ex Pro
