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Picture Yourself Here.
Where all of Seward will gather for community and connection, and where friends and families of all ages will make memories to last a lifetime.
Picture yourself as a Seward Wellness Center Legacy Donor, shaping the future of the new heart of Seward by building a foundation for our center’s lasting impact on the community we love.
We invite you to be our partner in building a legacy for our future—one that all of Seward will enjoy for generations.
2765 Eaton Drummer Blvd, Seward, NE 68434
We are located directly North across Waverly Road from Seward Middle School or Northwest of the Waverly Road and Karol Kay Boulevard intersection.
Location
Hours of Operation
Weekdays 5:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Open every day during the corresponding hours above except the following:
New Year’s Day Open at 10:00am
Good Friday Close at 5:00pm
Easter Sunday Closed All Day
4th of July Closed All Day
Thanksgiving TBD
Christmas Eve Close at 5:00pm
Christmas Day Closed All Day
New Year’s Eve Close at 5:00pm
Become a
Member Today!
To get started, create a login with Capture Point, which will allow you to register for all activities at the Wellness Center and Recreation Department programs.
Corporate Rates: Large employers can offer memberships to employees! Contact Joel at joel.brase@cityofsewardne.gov for details.
Secure your membership now and embrace wellness!
| Category | Monthly | Yearly (Paid in Full) |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (Age 12-18) | $20 | $220 |
| Young Adult (Age 19-24) | $35 | $385 |
| Senior (Age 62+) | $40 | $440 |
| Adult (Age 25-61) | $45 | $495 |
| Senior Couple (Married) | $55 | $605 |
| Single Parent Family | $60 | $660 |
| Adult Couple (Married) | $65 | $715 |
| Family | $75 | $825 |
Daily Rates: $5 (Youth), $10 (Adult), $5 (Senior)
Max Daily Rate: $25
Included with Membership
Full access to the Fitness Room (cardio & weight room)
Full access to the Gym and Track (very few exceptions)
Full access to group fitness classes
Access to use studio area when exercise classes aren’t scheduled
Full access to the pool and current channel for lap swim and exercise
Full access to family swim time in the pool (scheduled times during the week)
Additional Offerings with Fee
Child Watch
Swim Lessons (starting in September)
Before and After School Care (starting in August)
Pool Party Rentals
Room Rentals
Picture yourself as a Seward Wellness Center Legacy Donor.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our new center, where friends and families of all ages will make memories to last a lifetime.
Your contribution will do important things to make the future of our center even brighter:
Fund ongoing maintenance to keep our center in tip-top shape for years to come, from important upkeep on the facility itself to addressing wear and tear on the equipment our members enjoy every day.
Support scholarship memberships for families right here in our own community, so everyone can benefit from all that our center has to offer — from fitness to fun!
With your help safeguarding the future of our center as a Legacy Donor, we’ll all be just as proud of how our center looks and functions over time as we will be on our opening day.
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We’re so excited to see the new heart of Seward coming to life — Spring 2025 can’t get here soon enough!
Meet our Executive Director
Joel Brase
Joel is already hard at work getting things ready behind the scenes. In this podcast episode, learn more about this Seward native and his background plus what’s ahead for the center and all the ways it will bring our community together.
Look what’s going on right now!
FAQs
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The Active People Healthy Seward Summit (summer 2020) identified a wellness center with an indoor pool as its top priority
SCCDP has identified a wellness center as one of their top 5 priorities
During their strategic plan in 2018 Seward Public Schools lists focusing on mental and physical health of the staff and students as one of the initiatives
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Facility will be approximately 50,000 sq. ft.
2 competition basketball courts
6 lane indoor swimming pool
Indoor walking/jogging track
Youth center
Cardio and strength equipment
Exercise studios
Multipurpose rooms
Childwatch
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The location will be immediately north of the Seward Middle School (on the north side of Waverly Road). The landowners are supportive of the project.
Located near the middle school
Proximity to trail
Within walking distance of all schools
Access to before and after school programs
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The city of Seward will run the Seward Wellness Center.
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This facility will have offering for all ages. Examples of what the SWC may offer:
Exercise classes in the pool and studios
Swimming lessons
Pool/room rental for gatherings and birthday parties
Access for teens and adults to exercise and cardio equipment
Full size basketball courts can be used for volleyball and pickleball
Walking track for all ages
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Construction of the Seward Wellness Center will be funded through a mix of donations, state grants, and local sales tax receipts. An endowment, funded through donations, will provide ongoing financial support. This is a $25 Million project to design, construct, and endow.
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The facility will charge a membership fee similar in structure to the YMCA. We will also generate revenue with a before and after school childcare program, swimming lessons, gym rentals, etc. The SWC will also host a few fundraisers.
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Once $21.5 Million has been identified, construction will begin. The goal for completion of the project is June 2025, which construction starting in the fall of 2023.
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The design will be done so that in the future a 3rd full size basketball court and an indoor turf field could be added to the structure.
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Yes. The Seward Changing the Game, INC is a 501©3 non-profit organization.
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Seward Changing the Game, Inc was established in 2017 with a dedicated purpose: to serve as the fundraising powerhouse behind the Seward Wellness Center. Our unwavering commitment lies in securing the necessary private funds to bring this center to life in Seward. Since our inception, we have worked diligently alongside the City of Seward, playing a vital role in the meticulous planning and development of the Seward Wellness Center. We take immense pride in our collective efforts, as private gifts and pledges have already surpassed $7M. We humbly request your support in fulfilling our vision and achieving our goal of $3.5M more as we eagerly await the groundbreaking in early Fall 2023.
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Shane Baack – CFP® Jones Group, Financial Services Manager
Ryne Seaman – Cattle Bank & Trust Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
Max Wake – Jones Bank, President & CEO
Patricia Lindner – Retired CPA®
Dr. Jennifer Janousek – Concordia University, Professor of Health and Human Performance
Jana Hughes – State Senator, District 24 State Senator
Matt Stryson – Hughes Brothers, Plant Engineer
David Kumm – Concordia University, Executive VP CFO/COO
Cheryl Vajgrt – Medical Lab Tech, Women’s Clinic of Lincoln
Kris Beckler-Kocian – RW Beckler & Associates
Dr. Matt Dominy – Seward Public Schools, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development