Welcome to Sitka’s Nonprofit Fitness Center
Our Mission
The Hames Center is committed to personal and community wellness for all ages through indoor fitness and recreation opportunities and education. As the only gym in Sitka available for public use, we work hard to upgrade the facility and its equipment to serve the community. Our mission is to provide an affordable membership packed with value.
The Facility
Our 30,000 square foot facility has something for everyone. With a full-sized basketball court, free-weight room, cardio loft, cable machines, private workout room, functional training area, spin room, and more we are able to accommodate every training style! Your membership is all inclusive, with access to every workout area, every machine or piece of equipment, and our newly remodeled locker rooms!
History
The Hames Center originally opened as the Lloyd F. Hames Physical Education Center in 1987, as part of Sheldon Jackson College. Following the school's closure, the city of Sitka took over management of the Fitness Center, but was forced to shut down its operation at the end of 2010. The Hames Center gained new life and energy when Sitka Fine Arts Camp accepted ownership of the Sheldon Jackson Campus.
In 2011, Sitka Fine Arts Camp and a group of dedicated Sitkans launched a revitalization project. Through donations and volunteer hours, the Hames Center was repaired and improved. Furthering the educational goals of the campus, the Hames Center offers health promotion, wellness, exercise, and recreation sports.
The Hames Center is a program of Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
“I’ve been going to the Hames Center since middle school. I started out playing basketball here but took working out more seriously in my senior year... now I’m hooked!
My favorite part about the Hames Center is that you get to see the same people every day. With a gym like this in a small town, community is built here. The Hames Center especially is a safe and inspiring place to work out with anybody!”