The Door County YMCA was busy the past two months adjusting its Sturgeon Bay and Fish Creek campuses to maximize member safety. The pool isn’t yet open, weight room equipment has been spaced out, and traffic flow is carefully mapped to reduce close interactions among visitors and staff. Cleaning has also ramped up on a “grand scale,” says Executive Director Tom Beerntsen. Still, members have been cautious about coming back, a trend other Y’s are seeing across the country.

This year’s annual campaign netted a record amount, which gives the Y a safety net financially. It can afford to be patient while members, a large percentage of which are in the high-risk category regarding COVID-19, ease back into normal.