Located off of Burnham Drive and behind Costco, the Gig Harbor YMCA offers many attractions to the health enthusiasts. This huge two-story complex features cardio and weight equipment, pool, rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, kids adventure zone, teen center and cafe with Wi-Fi.
Multicare also has an office upstairs that offers massage therapy, podiatry and nutrition counseling. Several classes are available such as cycling, yoga, swim lessons, ballet, martial arts and various sports activities. Visit its website for a current list of all of the classes being offered as well as membership information. As part of a non-profit organization, the Y also offers financial assistance and volunteer programs for everyone.
Brophy Elementary was named for educators Rose Brophy and her sister Anna Brophy.
Located in the west end of town, Brophy hosts an annual Science Fair, Math Night, Variety Show, and Multicultural Fair. Brophy's Kids Who Care Club has been nationally recognized for its community service projects.
Genzyme Corporation partners with Brophy for the Reading Pals program where volunteers read with 1st grade partners weekly. Other activities include Family Fun Nights and the annual Welcome Picnic.
The elementary school has English Language Learner (ELL) programs in Spanish.
The principal is Frank Rothwell.
The school has about 450 students. Seventeen percent of the students are special education students and more than 60% of the students indicated English is not their first language.
The YMCA offers an after-care program on-site, for an additional fee.
