Southwest Community Center

The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of health and wellness, child care and sports programs. Its facilities include a fitness center, aerobics studio, indoor jogging and walking track, swimming pool, and basketball, racquetball and squash courts. The organization s fitness center is equipped with free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, and cardiovascular and strength training equipment. The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA s facilities also include a nursery, picnic shelter, playground, soccer field, and multipurpose and conference rooms. Its school-age child care programs include homework assistance, arts and crafts, and drama and music classes. The organization operates a leaders club that provides teens with opportunities to develop leadership skills and promote the community involvement of club members. In addition, the club members attend rallies and community events and facilitate volunteer projects. The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA is located in Columbus, Ohio, and is a part of the YMCA of Central Ohio.

The North YMCA offers an aerobic studio, indoor pool and gymnasium, as well as basketball courts and steam rooms. The organization provides recreational activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, indoor jogging hiking and camping. It offers swimming training lessons for adults and children. The North YMCA has a staff of trained and certified instructors that provides lifeguard training sessions for all age groups. The organization designs and conducts summer and winter camps that include boating, archery and singing activities. It offers outdoor education programs and health and fitness workshops. The North YMCA maintains a presence in Columbus, Ohio.