Sampson Family YMCA
8am-3pm
Branch Hours
| Mon | 5:30am-9pm (Sep 2. Branch Closed | Pool 10AM-5PM - Labor Day) |
| Tue - Thu | 5:30am-9pm |
| Fri | 5:30am-7pm |
| Sat | 8am-3pm |
| Sun | 10am-3pm |
Sampson Family YMCA – Plum / Eastern Pittsburgh
Be Part of What’s Next.
Become a member of the Sampson Family YMCA and step into a community built to support families, neighbors, and healthy living now and for the future. Serving Plum and the eastern Pittsburgh region, the Y is more than a gym. It’s a place where people come together to grow stronger and stay connected.
When you join the Sampson Family YMCA, you’re not just signing up for wellness you’re investing in people and place. You’re supporting a Y that strengthens families, encourages healthy aging, and creates access and opportunity for all.
Join now. Be part of something meaningful.
Help shape the future of the Sampson Family YMCA.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health & Wellness Center
Our wellness spaces are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for all experience levels. Whether you’re starting a new fitness journey, maintaining an active lifestyle, or looking for low-impact ways to stay healthy, the Sampson Family YMCA provides a supportive environment where individuals and families can move with confidence.
Group Exercise Classes
Group exercise classes bring energy, motivation, and connection to wellness at the Y. Led by certified instructors, our classes are designed to meet members where they are offering options that are challenging, approachable, and adaptable.
Class offerings may include:
Strength and conditioning
Cardio and dance-based fitness
Yoga and mind-body classes
Low-impact and functional movement
Group exercise at the Sampson Family YMCA is about moving together, supporting one another, and making wellness a shared experience.
Small Group Training
Small Group Training offers the perfect balance of personalized coaching and group motivation. Participants work alongside others with similar goals while receiving expert instruction in a supportive setting.
These sessions focus on building strength, improving endurance, increasing mobility, and creating consistency — making them ideal for members who want structure, accountability, and community.
Personal Training
Personal training at the Sampson Family YMCA provides individualized coaching tailored to your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Our certified trainers work with adults and teens to create safe, effective programs focused on:
Strength and conditioning
Weight management
Functional fitness
Injury prevention and mobility
Personal training is designed to help you feel stronger, more confident, and supported every step of the way.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Allegheny YMCA will offer kids a fun, active, and enriching summer experience right in the heart of the North Side. Campers will enjoy a mix of games, swimming, creative activities, and outdoor play—all designed to help them build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories in a safe and supportive environment led by trained YMCA staff.
Before & After School Care
Our Before & After School Care program will support working families by providing a safe, structured, and engaging place for children outside of school hours. With time for homework help, physical activity, and hands-on enrichment, this program helps kids start and end their school day feeling supported, connected, and ready to learn.
KidZone (Child Watch)
KidZone gives parents peace of mind while they focus on their own wellness. This short-term childcare offering allows children to play, create, and socialize in a welcoming space supervised by caring YMCA staff—making it easier for families to prioritize healthy habits together.
Childcare
Our full-day childcare program will provide high-quality early learning in a nurturing environment. Designed to support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth, this program will give families a trusted option for care that aligns with the YMCA’s mission of building healthy kids and strong families.
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SENIOR PROGRAMMING
Senior Health & Wellness
Active Living for Older Adults
The Sampson Family YMCA is committed to helping older adults stay active, independent, and connected. Our senior health and wellness offerings focus on physical strength, balance, mobility, and social connection — all essential to healthy aging.
Programs may include:
Low-impact fitness and strength classes
Balance and fall-prevention programs
Group exercise designed specifically for older adults
Social and wellness opportunities that foster connection and purpose
At the Y, seniors find more than fitness — they find community, encouragement, and a place to belong.
YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS
Youth Basketball
Youth basketball at the Sampson Family YMCA emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and positive character growth. Programs are designed for players of all experience levels and focus on learning fundamentals, building confidence, and having fun in a supportive environment.
Through practices, games, and clinics, young athletes grow both on and off the court.
Adult Basketball
Adult basketball provides opportunities for adults in Plum and surrounding communities to stay active, relieve stress, and connect through friendly competition. Open gym play and organized opportunities encourage fitness, camaraderie, and lifelong love of the game.
Pickleball
Pickleball at the Sampson Family YMCA brings together members of all ages for one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. With beginner-friendly play, open sessions, and structured opportunities, pickleball is a fun, social way to stay active and connected.
STAFF
Blaine Warfield | Executive Director | bwarfield@ymcapgh.org
Pepsi Umberger | Associate Executive Director | pumberger@ymcapgh.org
Jennifer Werley | Healthy Living Director | jwerley@ymcapgh.org
Samantha Rabon | Childcare Director, Child Development Center, & Y-Tots | srabon@ymcapgh.org
Mycal Raible | Membership Director | mraible@ymcapgh.org
Alaina LeBlanc | Summer Camp Director | aleblanc@ymcapgh.org
Ben Carlisle | Youth and Family Director | bcarlisle@ymcapgh.org
IMPACT
Our Impact in Plum & Eastern Pittsburgh
The Sampson Family YMCA exists to meet real needs in Plum and the eastern Pittsburgh communities. Through accessible programs, family-centered services, and welcoming spaces, we work to remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
When you join the Y, you support:
Healthy kids and confident youth
Stronger families
Active, engaged older adults
A more connected and resilient community
Together, we are strengthening Plum — one family, one neighbor, and one healthy habit at a time.
KidsZone at the Sampson Family YMCA
At the Sampson Family YMCA, KidsZone is a trusted space where children are cared for by trained, attentive staff in a positive and welcoming environment. KidsZone gives parents peace of mind and kids a fun experience they’ll look forward to every visit.
Kids Zone (Ages 6 months-11years)
Monday-Friday: 9AM-12PM
Monday-Thursday: 5PM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-12PM
90-Minute Time Limit
TOUR OF THE SAMPSON FAMILY YMCA
- Multi-purpose gymnasium (open)
- State-of-the-art fitness (open)
- Handicap accessible equipment (open)
- Free weights (open)
- Exercise bikes (open)
- Treadmills (open)
- Stair climbers (open)
- Elliptical machines (open)
- Group exercise classes (open)
- Group cycling (open)
- Personal training (open)
- Indoor pool (open)
- Outdoor pool (open)
- Locker rooms (open)
- Child watch (open)
- Pre-school (open)
- Before / after school enrichment (open)
- Volunteer opportunities (open)
- Strength/cardio equipment (open)
- Swim lessons (open)