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Volunteer at the YMCA

The Downtown YMCA has been a cornerstone in Columbia's community for over 150 years. With six floors of exercise equipment, aquatics, an extensive group exercise schedule, men's and women's training areas, and much more, the Downtown YMCA is ideal for the fitness minded.

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Downtown YMCA

Homeschool Gym & Swim
Ages: Grades K and up
Let your home-schooled youth enjoy many opportunities the Y has to offer. With certified, passionate and enthusiastic instructors, our staff will teach your children more fundamentals to physical activity with lessons involving team concepts, sport development and nutrition as well as building and following the core values of the YMCA. Your children will also enjoy time in the pool with fun and instructional games that will enable them to become better swimmers.

Wednesdays or Fridays 9:00am – 12:00pm
Member: $35.00/ $20.00 each additional child
Non-member: $60.00/ $20.00 each additional child

Blood Pressure Screening
Ages: 15 years and up
Free BP check-up provided by Three Rivers Medical Associates, P.A.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Health Assessments

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The YMCA and HealthWorks are teaming up to provide a discount card for a HealthWorks health assessment for you, a family member or a friend.
The Health Assessment includes the following tests:

» Laboratory Tests (12-hour fast required): cholesterol, HDL/LDL, triglycerides, glucose, CBC with differential, thyroid, kidney and liver function
» Body Mass Index (BMI)
» Height/Weight
» Blood Pressure
» PSA (Prostate Screening) for an additional charge

By combining results from these tests with the Health Risk Appraisal, a questionnaire about lifestyle habits and family history, the participant will receive a comprehensive report detailing his/her current health status.

Parking Options

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We now can help you with your Downtown YMCA parking options. Parking Coupons and tokens are available. Obtain your tokens or parking coupon at the member service. Download more information.

WOW: Work Out For Women

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This member's only women’s circuit training class is designed to help women maximize their workout while increasing their knowledge of the importance of strength training. These 8 session classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays monthly from 6-7 pm. The class is limited to 5 participants so sign up now at the front desk! Fee: $50.00

Boot Camp
This high energy, intense cardio and strength training class is guaranteed to boost your energy and metabolism to new heights. Easy to follow step moves, plyometric moves, circuit training, jump rope, running drills, abdominal work and push-ups. You’ll be encouraged to work hard enough to increase your fitness level. Participants gather in the lobby of the Downtown YMCA.

Program meets on Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM, Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 PM and Fridays 6:00-7:30 PM
Members: $38/ Non Members: $68. Get your PUNCHCARD at registration!

August 16-September 10

 

 



 

 


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Downtown YMCA Branch
1420 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-7159

Monday - Thursday
5:00am- 9:00pm

Friday
5:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday
8:00am- 6:00pm

Sunday
1:00pm- 5:30pm