Piedmont Family YMCA

Welcome to the YMCA! 

As a new member, you have joined more than a gym - you have joined a nonprofit community committed to supporting our neighbors in need.

Our community is supportive, inclusive, and welcoming. We hope you'll love it here!

About Brooks

As a Brooks Family YMCA member, you are also part of the Piedmont Family YMCA association, a Charlottesville-area nonprofit operating:

  • The Brooks Family YMCA
  • The YMCA Early Learning Centers at the Jefferson School and Sentara Martha Jefferson Health Campus
  • Educational youth programs in Charlottesville and Greene Co.
  • Cavalier Aquatics, a competitive swim team

We are committed to building the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

For Brooks Family YMCA hours, location, policies, and more, visit:

About Brooks >

Your First Visit

  • Arrive 15 minutes early before your first workout.
  • Bring a valid photo ID to activate your account.
  • You will receive a membership card, which you will use to scan in on each visit.
  • We will take your photo and link it with your account / card.
  • Please ensure your up-to-date email address(es) are on file at our front desk.

Please read our Wellness Floor Policies >

To review the Brooks YMCA membership agreement at any time, visit:

Brooks YMCA membership agreement (PDF) >

 

 

Download the *NEW* Brooks Family YMCA app

  • Download our "Brooks Family YMCA" app on the App Store or Google Play using the links below.
  • Use your Daxko login to access the app.
  • View the Group Exercise Schedule
  • Register for YMCA Programs
  • Make reservations for exercise classes and lap swimming.
  • Get updates on closures
  • Use the barcode to check-in
  • Participate in Challenges
Daxko Member Guide [PDF] >

Reservations
Brooks Family YMCA pools

  • Reservations open 48 hours in advance and are required for the lap pool and select group exercise classes (Body Pump, Cycle, and Pilates).
  • There is a $15 no-show fee for unused + uncancelled reservations.
    • You must cancel at least one hour in advance for group exercise or lap swimming.
       
  • To make a reservation, you will sign in to Daxko.

    • Reservations can be made through your online account here or through the Brooks YCMA mobile app.

    • More info: Daxko Member Guide [PDF] > 
      [Updated Feb 2025]
       
  • When you arrive for your reserved activity, let a Membership Representative know you need to be checked in for a reservation.
Make a reservation >

 

 

Brooks Family YMCA poolsFree FitPath Orientation

  • New members can book a FREE 45-minute FitPath orientation session with a qualified Wellness staff member.
     
  • During your session, you will:
    • explore our Wellness floor
    • become familiar with our cardio and strength machines
    • discuss your health and wellness goals

  • Reservations can be made through your online account here, through the Brooks YMCA Mobile app, or contacting the Brooks YMCA front desk.


Make a reservation >

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensory Kits Now Available at the Front Desk

These kits contain a variety of items designed to meet differing sensory needs. They help individuals manage overwhelming sensory input and promote relaxation, focus, or emotional regulation.

Our kits contain noise-reducing headphones, a variety of fidgets, a whiteboard, and visual prompts for deep breathing. Youth and adult kits are available to check out while visiting the Y.

For any questions, contact Caitlin Marcotte at: cmarcotte@piedmontymca.org | 434-270-0969