Wellness Programs

  • Dance with ABK Dance

    All "Bout" Kids Dance

    Get your kids out of the house and get them dancing! Classes are held Thursday nights at the YWCA for kids ages 5+. Classes offered are Hip Hop, Acro, and Poms!

    If interested call Mr. Dominique at 314-845-4923.

  • Intermediate Yoga

    Intermediate Yoga

    YWCA Southwestern Illinois offers a weekly intermediate yoga class taught by Judy Maher Saturdays from 930 am to 11 am.

    Drop in classes are $10 per session. Monthly fees are $30 with ACH deductions in lieu of cash payments.

    Reduce your stress level. Increase your flexibility. Lower your blood pressure and lung capacity. Improve your sense of balance. Lessen your anxiety.

  • Blue Wave Martial Arts

    Blue Wave Spirit is a family-friendly martial arts program. Students ages 5 and up are welcome!

    Classes are held on Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm and Saturdays 11 am - noon at the YWCA gym.

    For more information contact altonbluewave@gmail.com

  • Alton Community Boxing Club

    Alton Community Boxing Club

    Alton Community Boxing Club can show kids and adults how to channel negative energy into positive energy and learn that boxing teaches discipline/control.

    Alton Boxing Club meets various times a week for youth and adult participants. For more information and to register please call the YWCA at 618-465-7774.

  • Fitness Club

    Fitness Club

    YWCA Southwestern Illinois offers a conveniently located Fitness Club located in downtown Alton.

    Monthly fees are $12 for individuals and $22 for families with no contracts required. Seniors have the option of annual memberships for $100.

    The Fitness Club includes ellipticals, treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines, and stationary bikes. Each of these machines offers a way to complete your warm-up, workout, and cool down.

    On-site free weights and weight machines allow you to strengthen one specific muscle at a time or group of muscles and are effective for building muscle tissue and strength.

    Fitness Club members have access to our gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court and our locker rooms.

    The Fitness Club is open Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm. For more information or to become a member, please get in touch with 618.465.7774.