YMCA Branch Name
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For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Welcome to the Hammond Area YMCA

The Hammond Area YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

NEWS FROM THE Y

Open positions at the Hammond Y

We are currently looking for new people to help keep our Y running smoothly:

  • Aquatics Fitness Instructors for Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua Nuts, Swimnastics and Arthritis classes. Interested in joining our team? Contact Nancy Talbott 845-1507 ext. 237.
  • Maintenance staff. If interested, contact Noel Heinrich. 
  • Weekend Building Supervisors, if interested call the front desk and ask for our Executive Director, Ed Salata: 845-1507.
  • Volunteers to work at the service desk and help give building tours. This is a great way to get to know your fellow members, contact Lynette McDermott for more information.

Indoor Triathlon

Looking for some fun winter competition? Register for our Indoor Triathlon! Registration is now thru February 11. Cost is $20 and includes an event t-shirt. Full Triathlon details.

Youth & Indoor Soccer Starts Jan 28!

Toddler and Youth Indoor Soccer begins Saturday, January 28th. The deadline for registration is January 21st. For more details, please contact Dave Mays, Program Director 219-845-1507 Ext. 235

Adult Basketball League Starting Soon

The Hammond Branch YMCA Men's Basketball League is starting up. Team fee is $400. The fee includes: full court officiated games, tournament and first place awards. The league runs for 8 weeks plus single elimination tournament. Ages: 18 years & up. For more details, please contact Dave Mays, Program Director 219-845-1507 Ext. 235.


The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.