If you're looking for a gym, fun activities, or a good place to come together with friends and family, the YMCA is the place to be. The Fulton Family YMCA is located on West Broadway in Fulton. The Y has many different activities in all different areas including Zumba, Aqua Aerobics, and even a Kids Club. The Y is a welcoming place for everyone, no matter his or her age, race, or body type.

CEO Shonna Sargent stated, “The YMCA is not your typical fitness center. It's a not-for-profit organization that has its community's best interest at heart. All YMCA programs and services are designed to help individuals grow in mind, body and spirit. When you walk through our doors, I want you to feel welcome and have a strong sense of belonging to our community.”

The cost for a student from the ages 14-18 is $26.50 a month and a young adult is $42.50 a month. The prices for the Y are located on the Fulton Family YMCA page. Just click the join button on the main page. ( http://fultonymca.com/ )

If you feel the prices are out of your budget, but you still want to be a part of the family at the Y, please stop by and ask about financial assistance. The Y never turns anyone away because of the inability to pay. All the workers are very understanding and their goals are to help you be successful.

“As a part of our mission, we work hard to raise money to ensure everyone in our community is able to benefit from our services,” Sargent said.

The Fulton YMCA is always trying to help people grow in so many ways with fun activities for adults, children, and families. Many of these activities are posted on the Fulton Family YMCA Facebook page, so go check them out.

Junior Taylor Bonoffski said, “The staff is always kind and everyone who goes there has a positive attitude, creating a positive environment.”

If you're not a part of the YMCA, please take the time and come in to meet some staff, tour the Y, and learn how becoming a part of the Y family is a great experience.

As someone who works at the Y, I have witnessed first-hand the enjoyment people experience there. I love to see new faces and share the excitement the other staff and the environment bring.