About Us

Rogue Valley Family YMCA
522 West 6th Street.
Medford, OR 97501

541-772-6295

info@rvymca.org

About Us

The Rogue Valley Family YMCA is a charitable 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our purpose is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibilities through a wide variety of programs designed for all ages.

Facilities

The current building was built in 1949 with many improvements over the years including the Joe & Frances Aquatic Center in 1993. The facility consists of:

Java Junction coffee shop with fresh baked goods (499-6595)
A 25 yard indoor pool (83°) with slide and UV water purification (better than saline or chlorine)
A small indoor therapy pool with hot tub jets (97°)
Fitness center with free weights, cardio equipment and weight machines (for ages 13 years and older)
Fitness balcony area with cardio equipment and weight machines (for adults 18+)
Gymnasium (basketballs, volleyballs and other equipment available for check-out)
Two air conditioned racquetball courts
Jim Eisenhard Climbing Gym with a 20’ high wall, bouldering area and padded floor
Adult only locker rooms with dry saunas, both lead to fitness center
Youth locker rooms plus 2 private family changing rooms, all lead to aquatic center
One private handicap accessible locker room near front lobby
One group exercise room with a hard wood floor
One mind-body room with carpet used for yoga, pilates, stretching, etc.
The Josephine Batzer Memorial Room is a meeting room with whiteboard and TV
Supervised youth center with games, computers and large movie screen (for ages 7 to 17)
Supervised childwatch area (for ages 0 to 6, with parent staying in facility)
Multi-purpose room with private bathroom
The D. Ford McCormick Child Development Center has 2 preschool rooms and the Mabel Ruhl Children’s Library
The Hoffbuhr House holds preschool and afterschool programs
Two playgrounds and plenty of parking

In addition, the YMCA partners with area school districts, park facilities and churches to deliver afterschool programs, summer camp, youth sports and monthly luncheons.

Mission

The Rogue Valley Family YMCA is

dedicated to enriching people’s lives

through opportunities and resources for

spiritual, mental, physical and social growth.

Vision

The Rogue Valley Family YMCA will be the leader in our

community for youth and family programming. Our YMCA

will be viewed as the top organization in our community that

enhances family life. Our facilities, programs, schedules,

overriding philosophy and decision-making process will

embrace this on every level.

2008-2012 Strategic Plan Executive Summary

Several themes surfaced in the strategic planning process. First is that the YMCA should continue its focus and efforts around strengthening families. Secondly, the YMCA should focus on improving and enhancing its current main location before considering moving or developing another location. And finally, greater financial resources are needed to move forward. Therefore, the committee was left with determining goals and strategies that would address the immediate needs of the YMCA, while taking a long-term look at how to position itself to be the premier family-focused organization in the Rogue Valley.

Finances

The YMCA receives it’s funding from three primary sources: 40% from membership dues, 40% from program fees, and 20% from donations. A full disclosure about the YMCA’s finances (or any other non-profit organization) is listed on-line at www.guidestar.org

History

The Young Men’s Christian Association was founded by George Williams in London, England, on June 6, 1844, in response to unhealthy social conditions. His first “program” was to substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets. The YMCA arrived in Boston in 1851 and now there are over 2,600 YMCAs in 10,000 communities across America. Please visit www.ymca.net for more information. In addition, there are YMCAs in over 120 countries around the world. www.ymca.int

The YMCA invented basketball, volleyball and racquetball. It started group swimming lessons, lifesaving, and organized camping. Organizations like the Boy Scouts, Gideons, Toastmasters, and the USO got their start at the YMCA.

The YMCA changes nearly each decade to meet changing community needs. The YMCA had reading rooms before the public library system, provided residence rooms as described in the YMCA song by the Village People, and currently the YMCA is the largest provider of afterschool child care.