Health & Wellness

The YMCA’s health and fitness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in YMCA programs offers youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities.

Youth Wellness Coaching

The Knox County YMCA Youth members, ages 10-13, will be allowed to utilize the Wellness Center upon successful completion of our Youth Wellness Coaching program. Ages 10-11 will be allowed to utilize the Wellness Center, but will require parental supervision. All participants will be required to complete three one-on-one Wellness Coaching Appointments with one of our highly trained Wellness Coaching staff. 

Wellness Coaching Appointments consist of the following: Youth Wellness Orientation and individual training on all equipment in the Wellness Center. Appointments can be made at our Member Service Desk. Once all requirements have been met, youth members will then be allowed to utilize the Wellness Center, according to the above guidelines. 

Downtown Wellness Center Guidelines

Knox County YMCA youth members (ages 14-17 years), may utilize the Downtown Galesburg YMCA during non-staffed hours upon agreement of the following guidelines. Click here to view the guidelines.  

Youth members must schedule an appointment with our Member Service Desk at 309-344-1324 to review the guidelines and be approved.