New Tri Valley YMCA Set to “Enhance Fleetwood Experience”

The YMCA has long been an integral resource for the youth of the Fleetwood Community and beyond. The organization’s local branch has organized camps and other events for the children of Fleetwood. But for years, these occasions have operated mainly out of the Fleetwood Park and Community Center. But construction has recently begun on an addition to The Willow Creek Elementary School that will house the Tri-Valley YMCA starting next summer.

“The new Tri Valley YMCA is a state-of-the-art facility,” says Branch Executive Director Brett Mayer. A staggering array of amenities will be provided to the community through the new building. One of the largest features will be the Aquatic Center, which will include a six-lane, competition-sized pool that will allow the YMCA to provide year-round swimming lessons for young children as well as a full swim team for the community. However, this feature is part of Phase II of the construction process, which will only arrive after several more years of fund-raising.

In addition to the pool, a full-sized Wellness Center will be provided for the Fleetwood area. The room will feature all of the equipment that is associated with fitness centers of today and will have televisions in order to create a “personalized experience” for the attendees of the exercise room. A full-sized gymnasium will also be made available to the public and to the students of the Fleetwood School District. The complex will also feature a “Youth Adventure Center” that features indoor activities focused mainly toward younger children.

The new YMCA will be a massive addition to the Fleetwood community and its people. Many children in Fleetwood grew up attending the summer camps and other YMCA events around the town. Brett Mayer’s addition to the community is a huge improvement and will undoubtedly provide new opportunities for the youth of the area. Brett Mayer says that his primary goal is to “enhance the Fleetwood experience.” If all goes as planned, the goal of the new facility should inevitably be achieved.