Corporate Membership Program
Invest in Employee Wellness and Strengthen Your Workforce
When your employees are healthier, happier, and more connected, your business thrives. Partnering with the Fort Madison Family YMCA gives your team access to wellness opportunities that boost morale, reduce absenteeism, and improve productivity while helping you build a workplace culture centered on health and community.
Why Partner With the YMCA?
The YMCA is far more than a place to exercise. It is a movement dedicated to strengthening the community through programs that nurture potential, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. True wellness includes balance, belonging, and purpose. In a welcoming and inclusive environment, members strengthen mind, body, and spirit while connecting with others committed to growth and well-being.
For corporations, partnering with the Fort Madison Family YMCA means investing in employee vitality and contributing to a stronger, healthier community.
Your Employees Receive
- Full access to our wellness center, aquatics center, sauna, gymnasium, and downtown facility
- 24 Hour access for qualifying members
- Free group exercise classes, from aquatics to high-intensity interval training
- Discounted rates on programs, personal training, and off-site events
- Nationwide YMCA access through our national reciprocity program
- A supportive, community-focused environment for every stage of wellness
Your Organization Benefits From
- Discounted corporate membership rates
- Opportunities for customized wellness challenges and employee engagement events
- Health and wellness presentations brought directly to your workplace
- Recognition as a YMCA Corporate Wellness Partner
Extra benefits for employers:
Offering YMCA memberships as a benefit helps your business stand out in recruitment and retention efforts.
Flexible payment options:
Companies can choose full pay, bank draft, or payroll deduction for participating organizations.
Wellness credit advantage:
Some employers treat gym memberships as a wellness credit, which can help offset health insurance premiums and support a healthier, more productive workforce.
Healthy Employees, Stronger Businesses
Investing in employee health pays off in measurable ways. Workplace wellness programs and fitness memberships boost engagement, productivity, and retention.
Did you know?
27%
less likely to take sick days
15%
increase in job performance
$3
returned for every $1 spent on wellness
70%
say fitness benefits improve job satisfaction
"When your team thrives, so does your business."
Corporate Membership Rates
We will work with you to create a customized plan that fits your organization's size and goals.
Young Adult
Ages 18–24 years
Adult
Ages 25–61 years
Single Parent Family
One parent in the household and dependent children still living at home
Family
Two parents in the household and dependent children still living at home
Senior
Ages 62+
Senior Couple
Ages 62+
MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payroll Deduction (if offered by employer), Monthly Bank Draft, or Yearly Full Pay
Getting Started Is Simple
We will work with you to create a customized plan that fits your organization's size and goals. Options include:
- Discounted Employee Memberships: Special pricing tiers for participating businesses
- Employer-Sponsored Memberships: Companies may subsidize a portion or full membership
- Wellness Challenges and Onsite Programs: Team-building through movement and fun
Let's build a healthier, more productive workforce together.
Custom Corporate Wellness Challenge
"8 Weeks to Wellness"
Overview
The Fort Madison Family YMCA will work with you to create a Custom 8 Week Wellness Challenge tailored to your employees. Over the course of eight weeks, employees commit to improving their overall well-being through consistent YMCA use, movement, and mindfulness.
Gate reports help track participation, while weekly goals and activities encourage engagement beyond regular workouts. This challenge promotes consistent YMCA use and supports overall well-being while building teamwork, accountability, and lasting healthy habits.
How It Works:
- 1Employees register at the YMCA front desk or online before the challenge kickoff.
- 2All participants receive a tracking card and weekly email updates.
- 3YMCA Visit Requirement: Gate reports will verify each participant's weekly visits. Members must check in at least 3 times per week to stay eligible.
Weekly Goals & Points System
Earn points for completing wellness activities:
Attend a YMCA fitness class
10 ptsComplete a personal workout at the Y
5 ptsBring a co-worker, friend, or family member to the Y
10 ptsMeet a personal goal (steps, sleep, hydration, mindfulness, etc.)
5 ptsParticipate in a Fort Madison Family YMCA Event or Program
10 ptsProgress & Rewards
Progress Tracking: YMCA staff will review gate reports, update point totals, and share weekly progress updates.
Incentives & Rewards: The Fort Madison Family YMCA works with your corporation to create custom incentives and rewards for employees who complete the challenge or reach milestone goals.
Employee Group Personal Training at the Y
Your goals. Your plan. Your trainer.
Looking to improve wellness within your workplace? Our certified personal trainers offer customized programs for groups or individuals, designed to build strength, balance, and endurance while encouraging teamwork and accountability. Whether your employees are just starting their fitness journey or striving to reach new goals, our trainers provide the motivation, structure, and support needed to achieve lasting results together.
Group Personal Training rates apply to sessions with two or more participants.
YMCA Programs & Events
Corporate members and their families gain access to the full breadth of YMCA programming.
***MORE CLASSES COMING 2026 INCLUDING SPIN CLASS & YOUTH FOCUSED EXERCISE***
Youth Sport Programs
- Youth Basketball (Fall Program)
- Youth Soccer (Spring & Fall Programs)
- Youth Volleyball (Fall Program)
- Basketball Training
- Softball Training
Youth Educational Programs
- FREE 4 Year Old Preschool
- Summer Camp
- Child Watch
- YMCA Test Kitchen Fall & Summer Programs
Adult Sport Programs
- Co-Ed Basketball
- Co-Ed Volleyball
Adult Focused Programs
- Fitness Challenges
- Swim Lessons
- Women on Weights
Family Focused Events
- 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Cottontail Dash & Turkey Trot)
- 5K Run/Walk (Rodeo Stampede)
- Steak Fry (YMCA & Rotary Co-Event)
- Father Daughter Dance
- Trunk or Treat
- $1 Swim Days
- Dunk & Donuts and Free Community Swim Days at the Public Pool
Youth Focused Programs
- Girls on the Run (8 Week Program)
- Swim Lessons (Summer & Winter Programs)
- Youth Focused Exercise Class (Coming Soon)
- Kids Night Out (Returning Winter 2026)
The YMCA Difference
Unlike for-profit fitness centers, your partnership with the Fort Madison Family YMCA supports a mission that strengthens the entire community. Corporate memberships help fund youth development, community outreach, and financial assistance programs, meaning your investment extends beyond your workforce to impact families and neighbors across Fort Madison.
Healthy Employees. Stronger Business. Better Community.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to enroll your company or learn more about how the YMCA Corporate Membership Program can benefit your team.
For Corporate Partnership Recognition
Send your corporate logo and business details to:
Shawna Ross, Marketing Director
Email Shawna Download Full Program Guide