North Suburban YMCA Offers Flexible Winter/Spring Sessions

New program structure gives families more options to stay active and engaged.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The North Suburban YMCA is introducing a new flexible program session format for its winter and spring offerings, allowing participants to enroll in shorter sessions or enjoy the full season. The Y's lineup includes a variety of fitness, sports, dance, aquatics, enrichment, and arts classes for all ages, with new options like youth fitness training and adult strength training.

Why it matters

The new flexible session structure is designed to accommodate busy schedules and household budgets, making it easier for individuals and families to stay active and engaged at the YMCA. This aligns with the organization's mission to ensure access and opportunity for all community members, regardless of age, income or background.

The details

The North Suburban YMCA will now offer three shorter program sessions instead of the traditional full-season format: Winter Session 1 (January 5 - February 22), Winter Session 2 (February 23 - April 19), and Spring Session (April 20 - June 7). This allows participants to try new activities without overcommitting. Programs span fitness, sports, dance, aquatics, enrichment, and visual/performing arts, including both new offerings like youth fitness training and adult strength training, as well as returning favorites like indoor pickleball, lifeguarding certification, and STEAM workshops.

  • Winter Session 1 runs from January 5 to February 22.
  • Winter Session 2 runs from February 23 to April 19.
  • The Spring Session runs from April 20 to June 7.

The players

North Suburban YMCA

A community-based organization serving Northbrook, Illinois and 14 surrounding communities, focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Ricky Gonzalez

Senior Director of Youth Programming at the North Suburban YMCA.

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What they’re saying

“At the Y, we understand that families are balancing more than ever. Our new session structure gives kids and adults the opportunity to explore new interests without overcommitting.”

— Ricky Gonzalez, Senior Director of Youth Programming (North Suburban YMCA)

What’s next

Registration for Winter Session 2 is open now, and families are encouraged to review the program guide and register early, as many classes have limited enrollment.

The takeaway

The North Suburban YMCA's new flexible program session format provides more options for individuals and families to stay active, creative, and connected, aligning with the organization's mission of ensuring access and opportunity for all community members.