
The Always Welcome At YMCA (AWAY) program is your access to YMCAs across the nation during times of travel. Call 1-800-USA-YMCA or www.ymca.net for the YMCA closest to your traveling destination, and to find out specific details. When traveling to another YMCA, please make sure to bring your membership card and a picture I.D. Out of state visitors will receive up to 12 visits to the YMCA of Boulder Valley per year. In state visitors have unlimited visits to the YMCA of Boulder Valley. AWAY members have access to the YMCA of Boulder Valley Arapahoe Center's outdoor pool and the indoor ice rink during open swim/rec skate times for an additional day fee.
Child Watch is available and is a free privilege included with your Family Membership. If you do not have a Family Membership, there is a small charge for Child Watch. Children will enjoy supervised play in a safe, stimulating environment while parents use the facilities. Playing, reading stories, art and crafts and other activities provide variety and fun. Please note that most programming is structured for younger ages, so please bring age-appropriate activities for those over seven.
Our hours at Child Watch vary by the season and the group exercise schedule. Please check with our YMCAs or click here for hours of available Child Watch.
The floors in our studios are custom for reduced impact. The Arapahoe Center studio has a one-of-a-kind sound resonating floor where not only can you hear the music during your class but you can also feel it resulting in deeper relaxation and well being. Over 100 free group exercise classes are available at both facilities.
Enjoy the cross training opportunities available with our treadmills, stair climbers, upright and recumbent bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, and more. Enjoy use of individual TV screens on each cardio machine or plug in your iPod and watch a movie.
We offer a full body strength machine circuit and free weight equipment, along with staff support to help you develop a workout plan for maximum benefit toward achieving your goals.
Many offerings are available including The Fit New Member Orientation, Equipment Orientations, computerized Wellness System, Health Evaluations, Massage, Nutrition, Personalized Instruction, Lectures, Classes, and more! See the HEALTH & WELLNESS pages for more information.
Our multi-use gym is available for youth and family games and activities. Open Gym time is provided on the gym schedule for recreational use by members.
The Arapahoe Center offers an ice skating rink with skate rental free for members. Recreational skate times, drop-in hockey, skate fitness and a variety of youth and adult programs are available.
Facility members may reserve a spot to play drop-in hockey up to five days in advance by calling the Arapahoe Center member services desk at 303-664-5455. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please call as soon as possible as a member on the waiting list may have an opportunity to take your spot.
The Mapleton Center offers a 25-yard, 4-lane indoor heated pool (82-84 degrees) with ladders and a handicap lift available. Group exercise classes, swim lessons and open and lap swim times are offered. A lifeguard is on duty at all times for your safety and comfort. The Arapahoe Center offers an outdoor family pool with slides, spray park and kiddie pool. Open seasonally.
The outdoor water play area at both Centers have heated water and cool spray toys for kids to play in under the hot summer sun. Open seasonally.
The Mapleton Center offers a 10 person hot tub in the Aquatics Center that can help you relax and massage tired muscles.
Our locker rooms included men’s and women’s showers, lockers, and vanity areas with hair dryers. Each locker room at the Mapleton Center also includes a dry sauna. Locker rooms are ADA compliant. Family locker rooms are available at the Mapleton Center.
Enjoy indoor cycling at its best in our classes led by experienced cycling instructors. If you have never cycled indoors before, this is the place to get started. A variety of fun and challenging classes are available.
Our track has a cushioned floor for reduced impact. The indoor track overlooks the exercise center and basketball courts at the Arapahoe Center measuring 1 lap = 1/13 mile. The Mapleton Center track overlooks the basketball courts and measures 1 lap = 1/16 mile.
The Mapleton Center offers 1 court and equipment check out at no charge (racquets, balls and goggles available). Courts can be reserved up to 5 days in advance by calling the Mapleton Center member services desk at 303-442-2778. Please check in with the member services desk when you arrive at your reserved time. Failure to check in within 10 minutes of your reserved time will result in forfeiture of your reservation and the court may be assigned to another party. If you are unable to keep your reserved time, please call with 24-hours notice so that others may use the court. Only non-marking shoes are allowed on the courts.
The Arapahoe Center studio has a one-of-a-kind sound resonating floor where not only can you hear the music during your class but you can also feel it resulting in deeper relaxation and well being. The Mapleton Center studio is designated with soothing colors and a serene atmosphere to create a perfect environment for pure relaxation.
30, 60, or 90-minute massages are available for YMCA members and non members 7 days a week with certified massage therapists in our massage room at the Mapleton Center. Come try out our relaxing and private room. Massage is great for stress release, rehabilitation of injuries, and simple relaxation. Schedule an appointment at the Mapleton Center front desk or by calling 303-442-2778. Discounts on 10-massage punch card packs and gift certificates are available.