Countryside YMCA

09/02/2026

🍏 The Applefest Race is Saturday, September 26 and registration is open now!! 🍎 This 10k/15k run and 5k run/walk are a part of the Lebanon, Ohio Applefest held each year. All 3 race distances will start near the outdoor pool pavilion. Your participation in the Applefest Race helps fund LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA, which is a free program for adult cancer survivors and comes with a courtesy membership for the 12 weeks of the program. Visit countrysideymca.org/applefest to sign up and see more information about the race!!

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

🏀 FRIDAY FEATURE ⚽️

August is Back to School month and we're been featuring out Sports Department each Friday. AS we wrap up the month of August, we're happy to highlight one of our most experienced Climbing Wall Attendants: Phyllis!

She's been on staff at Countryside YMCA for more than 18 years and she says, "My favorite part of my job is just watching people realize that they can actually climb and how much fun it is. My favorite story is teaching a 9-year-old to climb and then over the years we became great friends and still go climbing together. Initially I wanted this job for the free membership, but now its the wonderful families I meet while I’m working." Her hobbies include climbing, hiking, kayaking, and walking with my her best friend of over 40 years.

Stop into our Climbing Wall and say "hey" to Phyllis if you see her here, and visit countrysideymca.org/climbing to see more information on our various programs and classes!! 🧗‍♀️

08/26/2026

We're so excited to announce that NinjaZone is coming to the Countryside YMCA gymnastics department starting in October!! If you're not familiar with this program, it’s a fusion of gymnastics, parkour, tricking, and obstacle course racing. NinjaZone is a weekly high-energy class, and is perfect for kids of all ages & skill ability.

Our former ninja program will shift into the official NinjaZone program in October, so if you're signed up for our ninja program now, you're already in!!! To see more information and to register for classes, visit countrysideymca.org/ninjazone

08/25/2026

If it makes you feel any better, it WILL be worth it in the end!!!

Check out our Personal Training packages available at both our Lebanon and Landen campuses with some of the area’s best trainers 😎👍 It’s hard work, but it DOES pay off! Visit countrysideymca.org/personal-training to take the next step in your fitness journey!

08/21/2026

🏀 FRIDAY FEATURE ⚽️

August is Back to School month and all month long we're featuring our amazing Sports Department. Today we're excited to spotlight one of our Sports Coordinators: Rob!

Rob has been on staff at Countryside YMCA staff for about 3 years and his favorite part of his job is the variety and opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. "I enjoy event coordination and facilitating programs where I get to work directly with members and see the positive difference it makes in their lives. Being part of an organization that lives out strong values every day makes it feel rewarding," says Rob. When he's not working, he loves to stay active in sports, especially tennis, pickleball, and basketball.

Be sure to say hey to when you see him around the Y this fall, and don't forget to register for fall sports programs by visiting countrysideymca.org/sports

08/20/2026

Looking for a great preschool to get your child ready for kindergarten?? Our Preschool Enrichment classes focus on self-help skills and character development. The classes are 2 1/2 hours (AM & PM). Our 3-year-old classes are Tue/Thur and our 4/5-year-old classes are three days per week Mon/Wed/Fri. Our classrooms offer low student-to-teacher ratios and operate in the building across the street from the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon. Make plans to join us for an Open House on September 3 at 6:30pm, but if you register before September 1 you could save up to $100!! Email [email protected] to start your registration process right away 📚🚌✏️

08/19/2026

Taking on the responsibility to homeschool means you are choosing the curriculum and learning opportunities that best meet your child’s educational needs. However, it doesn’t mean you must do all the teaching yourself!! Signing up for classes taught by qualified instructors and offered by a credible organization like the Y may be one of the best ways to help families meet the Ohio homeschool requirements. Check out the classes we offer during daytime hours specifically for homeschool families at countrysideymca.org/homeschool