In this facility tour video, you’ll see all the spaces of the recently renovated Southern Saratoga branch of the Capital District YMCA. Jen Kendrick, the director of operations at the branch, and Andrea Montejano, the executive director, showcase a vibrant, multi-generational community hub featuring a family and kids Adventure Center with indoor playground and Child Watch, flexible community rooms, and more.
Enjoy!
Top Highlights
- Family and Kids Adventure Center: Play while parents recharge
- Indoor playground with clear safety guidelines.
- Stay-and-play area plus Child Watch so parents can work out or relax onsite.
- Child Watch: A true membership perk
- Up to two hours of supervised care for household memberships.
- Supports parents’ consistency with wellness goals.
- Community Multi-Purpose Rooms: The neighborhood living room
- After-school care, birthday parties and business meetings.
- Daytime use by bridge, mahjong and other social groups.
- State-of-the-Art Cooking Lab and Makerspace
- Hands-on cooking programs for youth and adults.
- Camps, workshops and partner-led programs supported by updated AV.
- Intergenerational Room: Programming for every generation
- Ping pong for Parkinson’s, STEAM, esports and achievers program.
- Flexible, mission-driven space that bridges ages and abilities.
- Outdoor and Indoor Pickleball Opportunities
- Two outdoor courts plus significant indoor gym time.
- Rec play, leagues and skills/drills for a fast-growing sport.
- Renovated Locker Rooms and Universal Changing Room
- Updated men’s and women’s locker rooms.
- Universal changing with private stalls, showers and family access.
- Youth-Focused Gym
- Multi-use gym for youth basketball, soccer, archery and pickleball.
- Dedicated space for growing kids’ skills and confidence.
- Upgraded Aquatics and Future Splash Pad
- Modernized pool deck, heaters, steam and sauna, and on-deck shower.
- Anticipated splash pad as a new family favorite.
