Every section, in Montgomery's voice.
Each pattern below is rendered in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery design language — real branch and program photography, Sofia Sans typography (substituting proprietary Cachet), the signature `--blue-gradient` and `--purple-gradient`, and Montgomery's distinctive weight-200 H3 + body voice. Patterns map to the universal SECTION-PATTERNS.md field contract.
announcement-bar
Slim strip above main nav. One sentence + optional CTA. Used for time-sensitive moments — annual campaign kickoff, Camp Chandler registration deadline, weather closures.
nav
Primary site navigation. Logo + brand name on the left, capitalize-cased links + a primary "Give" CTA on the right. Sticky white background — no transparent gradient (Montgomery distinctive).
hero-photo-led
Top-of-landing-page. Editorial program photography behind a short Sofia Sans 700 headline + lede + two CTAs. Bottom-up scrim ensures text legibility. 20px corner radius (Montgomery distinctive).
For all to learn, grow, & explore.
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery serves the Alabama River Region with 17 branches and family programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
hero-centered
Typography-only hero on `--blue-t` (pale blue) panel. No photo. Used on the give page where typography + a clear ask carries more weight than another program shot.
Every gift opens a door.
100% of Annual Campaign funds support scholarships across all 17 branches and Camp Chandler. The Y has never turned a neighbor away. Help us keep that streak.
Give Nowintro-statement
Single editorial paragraph block. Often follows hero. Sets tone with one clear, invitational statement — Sofia Sans 24px weight-200, the Montgomery narrative voice.
Founded in 1900, the YMCA of Greater Montgomery serves the Alabama River Region across 17 branches plus Camp Chandler resident camp on Lake Jordan. From Bell Road and Britton to Cleveland Avenue, Downtown, East Family, Wetumpka, and the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex — the Y puts cause first.
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Reframed for community-Y. Originally a worship schedule for churches; here it's the weekly class schedule across branches. Same field contract: day/time + description. Days in `--ink-deep` 700, times in `--brand` 700.
This week's schedule
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Reframed for community-Y. Originally church ministries; here it becomes the secondary program-categories listing — a card grid of named programs with the Montgomery `0px 3px 6px` shadow.
Programs
Aquatics
Lap pools at Bell Road, Downtown, East Family. Swim lessons all ages, masters swim, lifeguard cert.
Group Fitness
Cycle, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT. Unlimited with membership across all branches.
Youth Sports
Basketball, soccer, flag football. Emory Folmar Soccer Complex hosts league play.
After-School Care
K–5th · 3:30–6:00 pm at multiple branches · DSS-licensed.
Camp Chandler
Resident camp, ages 7–16, Lake Jordan, Wetumpka. One to seven weeks each summer.
Personal Training
YMCA-certified trainers at member rates. 1-on-1 or small group.
Active Older Adults
Senior aquatics, social hours, falls-prevention programs at Bell Road and Downtown.
Teen Programs
Leadership clubs, summer staff training, Y-Achievers college-readiness for grades 6–12.
Brown Bag Outreach
Year-round meal delivery to Montgomery seniors, partnering with food banks and faith communities.
events-list
Upcoming community events — Camp Chandler open house, Healthy Kids Day, Annual Campaign breakfast, branch open-houses. Date + title + 1-line context.
Upcoming at the Y
- Jun 7
Healthy Kids Day · all branches
Free family event, bouncy houses, swim demo, healthy-snack samples.
- Jun 14
Camp Chandler Open House · Lake Jordan
Tour the resident camp, meet counselors, summer activity preview.
- Jul 4
Independence Day 5K · Downtown loop
Annual community 5K. Members $15, non-members $25.
- Aug 23
Back-to-School Pool Party · Bell Road
End-of-summer family event. Free for members.
- Sep 12
Annual Campaign Breakfast
Annual donor-recognition reception at East Family branch.
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staff-profile → program-leader-profile
Reframed for community-Y. Originally a pastor bio; here it becomes the program-lead profile — a real Y staff person with their certifications, branch, and tenure.
Marcus Brown
Marcus has run aquatics programs at the Montgomery YMCA since 2014. A former competitive swimmer at Jefferson Davis High School, he came back to Montgomery after college. He oversees swim lessons, lifeguard certification, masters swim, and the Y's Safety Around Water program.
staff-grid
The full team grid — CEO, branch directors, program leads, member-experience staff. For an "About" page or "Meet the Team" landing.
The leadership team
Lisa Hamilton
CEO · Greater Montgomery Association
Marcus Brown
Aquatics Director · Bell Road
Tara Williams
Youth Programs · East Family
Dr. James Park
Healthy Living Director
story-prose
Long-form founding-story narrative for an About page. Sofia Sans 200 narrative voice, optional pull-quote in `--accent-deep`.
125 years of strengthening Montgomery.
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery was founded in 1900 — joining a global movement that began in London in 1844. The first Montgomery YMCA met in a borrowed downtown room with a handful of working men looking for a place to read, exercise, and look out for each other in a fast-changing Southern city. Camp Chandler, our overnight resident camp on Lake Jordan, opened in 1948 — among the oldest YMCA camps in the South.
Through 125 years, two world wars, the Spanish flu pandemic, the civil rights era, and a global rebuild after COVID, the Y has stayed in Montgomery. We've added branches, expanded into childcare, opened pools across Bell Road, Downtown, and East Family, opened the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex. We've never closed.
Today the Montgomery YMCA operates 17 branches and program partner sites across the Alabama River Region — Bell Road, Britton, Cleveland Avenue, Downtown, East Family, Enterprise, Goodtimes Center, Grandview Family, James W. Wilson Jr., Kershaw, Midtown, Wetumpka, plus Emory Folmar Soccer Complex and Camp Chandler. We serve more than 22,000 active members and award $1.2 million in scholarships each year.
What hasn't changed since 1900: spirit, mind, and body — the Y's three areas of focus from day one. Today we call them youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The names update; the work doesn't.
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beliefs-list → distinctives-list
Reframed for community-Y. Originally doctrinal distinctives; here it becomes the "what makes the Y the Y" list — the values that distinguish a YMCA from a commercial gym.
What we believe about belonging
01 · The Y is for everyone
Regardless of age, income, race, gender, ability, or faith. The Montgomery Y has been an integrated community space since well before integration was the law.
02 · No one turned away
Financial assistance available for membership AND every program. Application is one page. We've never turned a neighbor away in 125 years.
03 · Spirit, mind, and body
The original three-fold mission of the YMCA since 1844. Today we call them youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Same idea.
04 · Cause-driven, not profit-driven
The Montgomery Y is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Every dollar that comes in supports the mission — we don't pay shareholders, we pay scholarships.
05 · Local roots, national reach
Members get free access to most YMCAs nationwide through the Nationwide Membership program — bring your Montgomery YMCA card.
06 · Volunteer-led governance
The Montgomery Y is governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from across the Alabama River Region. The community runs the Y.
cta-band
Full-width call-to-action band on `--blue-gradient`. Once per page max. The Montgomery primary CTA fill style with rounded 20px corners and white type.
Membership opens every door, every program, every day.
No long-term contract. Free orientation, child-watch included, scholarships available for anyone who needs them — no questions about why.
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ways-to-give → give-options
Reframed for community-Y. Originally donation methods; here it becomes the "how to support the Y" panel — one-time, monthly, sponsor-a-child.
Three ways to give
One-time gift
Give once, in any amount, online or by mail. Tax-deductible, applied to current campaign year.
Monthly giving
Recurring donations are the steady fuel of the campaign — predictable, low-friction, sustainable.
Sponsor a child
$1,200 covers a full Camp Chandler scholarship. $300 funds a year-long youth membership. Pick a tier.
closing-block
Final editorial moment before footer — reassurance + the phone number. Pale-blue rounded panel for warmth.
Questions? We'll talk through them.
Most of our membership conversations start at the front desk, not online. If you have something specific you're trying to figure out, the fastest path is the phone or a walk-in.
footer
Site-wide footer (compact preview). The full Montgomery footer signature has a floating white logo box, pale-blue rounded shell, white pill nav, and purple-gradient social tiles.
Strengthening the Alabama River Region through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility since 1900. A 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Programs
- Youth Development
- Healthy Living
- Aquatics
- Camp Chandler
Get Involved
- Membership
- Give
- Volunteer
- Careers
Contact
- (334) 229-8090
- info@ymcamontgomery.org
- 601 N. Hull Street
- Montgomery, AL 36104
image-right-text-left
Two-column row — text on left, image on right. The most common editorial layout. Pair with the flip variant for visual rhythm.
The 3:30–6:00 stretch matters.
The hours between school pickup and a working parent's commute home are when most kids in Montgomery get into the most trouble. Y after-school care fills that exact gap — homework time, structured play, snacks, plus a daily dose of physical activity.
Currently 380 K–5th-grade students in our after-school program across multiple branches. About one-third on financial assistance. Zero kids waiting on a list.
image-left-text-right
Flipped variant of the above. Identical fields, opposite layout. Used to alternate visual rhythm in mid-page editorial sections.
Family swim, every Friday night.
5:00 to 6:00 pm at every branch with a pool, every Friday, year-round. Free with any family membership. Bring the floaties, bring the cousins, bring the kid who's still nervous in the deep end.
The shallow end is open all hour. Lifeguards on duty. Pool noodles included.
faq-section
Frequently asked questions. Native HTML <details> for accessibility. Each item is a 20px radius card with the Montgomery `0px 3px 6px` shadow.
Membership FAQ
Is there a long-term contract?
What if I can't afford the monthly rate?
Can I freeze my membership for vacation or illness?
Is there an initiation fee?
Can my membership be used at other YMCAs nationwide?
three-card
Three equal cards in a row. The canonical "value props" section. Each card carries an icon, title, and short description in Montgomery's voice.
For all
Membership and programs are open regardless of ability to pay. Scholarships always available, no questions asked.
Local since 1900
17 branches across Montgomery and the Alabama River Region. Camp Chandler since 1948 on Lake Jordan.
Cause-driven
The Montgomery Y is a 501(c)(3) charity. Membership dues fund operations; donations fund scholarships.
accordion-v1 (list-style)
Collapsible content list — full-width rows with hairline dividers. JS via ../sections-blocks.js.
Program areas
Lap pools at Bell Road, Downtown, East Family. Swim lessons, water aerobics, lifeguard certification, masters swim, Safety Around Water program.
500+ classes per month across all 17 branches. Cycle, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT, kickboxing, water aerobics. Unlimited with Adult or Family membership.
Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball leagues. Emory Folmar Soccer Complex hosts league play. Coached by Y staff and trained volunteers. Scholarships available.
Resident camp on Lake Jordan since 1948. Sessions one to seven weeks for ages 7–16. Swimming, kayaking, sailing, archery, horseback riding. Member priority registration.
Aging-well-adult classes, water aerobics for seniors, social hours, falls-prevention, low-impact strength training. Senior membership tier at reduced rates.
accordion-v2 (card-style)
Collapsible cards — each item in its own 20px radius card with Montgomery's `0px 3px 6px` shadow.
What's included with every membership
Every new member gets a free 60-minute orientation. Walk-through of every facility, machine intro, swim assessment, schedule review. Booked at sign-up.
Class reservations, schedules, branch hours, mobile check-in, on-demand fitness videos. Available on phone, tablet, smart TV. Included with every membership.
Free drop-in access to most YMCAs nationwide. Bring your Montgomery YMCA card. Useful when traveling, visiting family, or relocating.
2 hours of supervised play per visit, ages 6 weeks through 11 years. Trained youth-development staff. Background-checked.
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Horizontal tabs across the top, content panels below. Used for "by audience" content (kids / adults / seniors).
Programs by audience
For kids (ages 3–17)
Swim lessons starting at age 3, summer day camp ages 5–12, Camp Chandler resident camp ages 7–16, youth sports leagues at Emory Folmar Soccer Complex, after-school care K–5th, teen leadership clubs.
For adults (18–64)
Group fitness unlimited, lap pools at Bell Road / Downtown / East Family, full weight floors, masters swim, recreational sports. Family memberships include child-watch.
For seniors (65+)
Senior membership tier ($38/mo). Aging-well-adults classes, water aerobics, low-impact strength training, falls-prevention, social hours. SilverSneakers and Renew Active accepted.
tab-section-v2 (vertical)
Vertical tabs on the left, content panel on the right. Used for long-form content where each tab is an extended section — branch profiles, program deep dives.
Bell Road YMCA
One of our largest branches. Lap pool, full weight floor, two group-fitness studios, indoor track, child-watch, after-school care. Master-swim HQ.
2435 Bell Road, Montgomery. Phone (334) 271-4343. Open 5 am to 9 pm Mon–Fri.
Downtown YMCA
The original branch — founded 1900. Lap pool, sauna and steam, weight floor, group-fitness studio, member lounge with the original 1900s donor wall. Close to the Hank Williams Museum and downtown river district.
601 N. Hull Street, Montgomery. Phone (334) 229-8090. Open 5 am to 9 pm Mon–Fri.
East Family YMCA
The family branch. Smaller pool, full gymnasium for youth sports, group-fitness studio, child-watch, after-school care. Saturday-morning sports leagues HQ.
3407 Pelzer Avenue, Montgomery. Phone (334) 244-6420. Open 5:30 am to 9 pm Mon–Fri.
YMCA Camp Chandler
Overnight resident camp on Lake Jordan in Wetumpka, AL — 250 acres, since 1948. One to seven-week sessions for ages 7–16 each summer. Swimming, kayaking, sailing, archery, horseback riding.
1240 Jordan Dam Rd, Wetumpka. Phone (334) 567-7779. Summer-only program.
slider-v1 (image gallery)
Image carousel with arrow nav + dot indicators. Used for program photo galleries, branch tours, event recaps.
slider-v2 (testimonial)
Member-quote carousel. Dot indicators only. 5-star row + name + branch.
I bump into the same eight neighbors every morning at the master-swim pool. After my husband passed, the morning class is what got me out of the house.
I came to the Y for the pool. I stayed because they covered my granddaughter's Camp Chandler week the summer my daughter lost her job.
Marcus runs the swim program. He didn't sell me on a class — he matched me with the right one for where I actually was.
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Montgomery's homepage 4-piece overlapping composition: video plate (60vh, 20px radius) + 3-color titles card (overlapping at -110px) + alerts pill (only bottom-right corner rounded) + pale-blue intro card with negative-translateY. The most distinctive Montgomery visual.
Programs For All to Learn, Grow, & Explore
Alerts + Announcements
Register for Summer Camp Today!
Camp Chandler registration is now open for 2026.
For All
Programs For All to Learn, Grow, and Explore — across 17 branches in the Alabama River Region.
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Three-up grid for the Y's three areas of focus — Youth Development / Healthy Living / Social Responsibility. Outline-flip on hover (`outline 6px → blue-md`), Sofia Sans 700 H3 in `--blue-md`.
For youth, for health, for community.
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Montgomery's signature wedge — 38/62 horizontal split with `clip-path: polygon` triangle on the blue-gradient panel pointing right INTO the photo. Drop shadow on the SVG triangle. The Montgomery alternative to a flat full-bleed CTA band.
Membership opens every door.
No long-term contract. Free orientation, child-watch included.
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Montgomery's `.statistic-cards` — `--blue-gradient` filled cards each anchored by a downward purple-gradient triangle at the top edge. 80px Sofia Sans 700 figures with extreme `-0.08em` letter-spacing.
Real numbers from real Montgomery neighbors.
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Three-column gradient-frame branch cards — outer `--blue-gradient` or `--purple-gradient` frame at 20px radius wrapping a centered white inner card at 11px radius (the Montgomery inner-card move).
17 branches. One membership.
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.sig-give-card
Two-column card grid showing donation methods. 20px radius cards with Montgomery's `0px 3px 6px` shadow, outline-flip on hover.
Four ways to give.
One-time gift
The simplest path. Give once, in any amount, online or by mail. Tax-deductible. Applied to current campaign year.
Give nowSponsor a child
$1,200 covers a full Camp Chandler scholarship. $300 funds a year-long youth membership for a kid whose family can't afford it.
Sponsor todaySIGNATURE
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Four-up membership pricing grid. Family is featured with `--blue-gradient` background and gold "Most Popular" ribbon. Heading in `--blue-md` 700, 50px price in `--ink-deep`.
Pricing built for every household.
Family
- 2 adults + dependents
- Child-watch included
- Camp Chandler priority
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Full-bleed photo tile grid with strong 6-stop bottom-up scrim and outline-flip on hover. Used for the program rotation on the Programs landing.