It's not summer at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo without a fun SUMMER WELLNESS CHALLENGE. This summer we're going red, white, and blue with a JULY JUBILEE!  

What's July Jubilee all about? 

The word JUBILEE designates a special anniversary or a season of joyful celebration. And we have much to celebrate: our country's Semiquincentennial AND the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo's 160th anniversary.

Designed to expand your Y experience and fun for the whole family. From July 1st to July 31st, we're turning up the heat to encourage you to try new things and push your limits. This is a free program for members, only!

This is your chance to explore all the Y has to offer, from group exercise classes to different programs. Discover new ways to challenge yourself.

The Premise: Complete three levels (Red, White, and Blue) punch cards, each one representing 160 minutes of exercise and/or special activities. There are eight punches per card. Each punch represents 20 minutes of exercise, or a special qualifying activity that includes a hike/walk, health check-up/blood pressure check, community service, donation to the Y's Financial Assstance program.

How to Participate:

STEP ONE: Register for the July Jubilee program. You can click below or stop at the front desk for assistance.

Maple July Jubilee Registration Portage July Jubilee Registration

STEP TWO: Pick up your July Jubilee Red (punch card) and start tracking your exercise and special qualifying activities. 

STEP THREE: When you have completed the punch card, fill in the information on the back and drop off at the front desk. Each completed punch card / slip will serve as your entry into the drawing for prizes. 

STEP FOUR: Grab a popcicle stick and write your name on it and put it up on the leader board (that great big BombPop display). This way, we will see everyone who is participating. 

REPEAT STEPS THREE AND FOUR to complete your WHITE tier and the BLUE tier. 

STEP FIVE: Once you have completed all three punch cards of activity, you can earn a commemorative JULY JUBILEE t-shirt (while supplies last.) The front desk will process your completion. 

Punch cards will be available at the front desks beginning July 1 or can be downloaded here:

Members can fill up as many punchcards as they can! Make sure to fill out the contact information on the back of each slip. This will serve as your entry into the drawing for prizes. Must be returned to the receptacle by end of day Friday, July 31, 2026.

Drawing for Prizes:

  • Monday, August 3, 2026 at noon at the Maple Y.
  • Live-streamed on Facebook here.

List of Prizes to win: 

  • One free year of membership
  • One year free Full Service locker room access (must be 18+)
  • Six free months Y membership
  • Three free months of membership
  • Three 30 minutes Personal Training Sessions
  • Fun gift baskets

Donate to the Y!

One of the ways you can earn a punch in your punch card is to donate to the Y's Financial Assistance program, which helps make membership and program participation available FOR ALL. Please consider making a gift to the Y today!

Make a Gift In Honor of the 160th

Other Things to Watch For:

  • Family Scavenger Hunt
  • Selfie stations (show your 160th spirit and share with your social media friends. Remember to tag the Y!)
  • Family Game Night, July 17, 5 - 7pm (registration required, free!)
  • Euchre Night Thursday, July 24, 6 - 8pm (registration required, free!)
  • Member Shout Out Wall: Let's lift our Y family -- post a shout out!
  • Family Pool Party (during family swim time) at Maple July 24 at Portage (date TBD)