The YMCA is Giving Back this Holiday Season
The YMCA of Columbia is giving back to those in need this Holiday Season! Several of our branch locations have selected a charity to champion.
Downtown YMCA – Donations Due Dec. 10
Our Downtown YMCA is supporting Toys for Tots! The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children with an emphasis on military children this year. A donation box is located in the lobby of the Downtown Y. Unwrapped […]
Christmas Craft Event at the Orangeburg Y!
The Orangeburg County YMCA is hosting a Christmas Craft Event on Friday, Dec. 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This is a great way to spend some fun family time this holiday season.
Artist Courtney Quarles (Mrs. Q) will lead you in creating up to three Christmas Ornaments. We will provide all the materials, all you need to do is bring a little imagination and creativity.
The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. You’ll want to sign-up soon because space is limited. Registration ends Dec. 6!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Membership Director James Green […]
Swim Instructor Patrick Weekley Teaches Over 500 Private Swim Lessons in 3 Months!
PATRICK WEEKLEY
Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
YMCA Swim Instructor Patrick Weekley just turned 21 this month and has already made a bigger impact on the lives of kids than most people will in an entire lifetime!
While his peers were enjoying summer vacations, Patrick taught over 500 private swim lessons from June to August of this year. Wow! On top of those 500 private lessons, he also taught group swim lessons to the 200 children in our Summer Camp.
[su_quote]“As the saying goes, the earth is 70% water and kids are 100% curious,” […]Parent’s Day Out at Jeep Rogers Y – Saturday, Dec. 11
PARENT’S DAY OUT = KID’S FUN DAY!
Take some time to yourself while we watch the kids on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. They’ll enjoy games, crafts, music, physical activity, swimming and much more. Fee includes a Chick-fil-A dinner. And, don’t forget to pack the necessities such as swim gear for you child.
FEE: $20 Members, $30 Nonmembers
Schedule:
- Drop-off is at 1:00 pm in Childwatch.
- Kids will be separated into age appropriate groups.
- All groups will eat lunch, make a craft, swim, and take part in organized gym […]
Parent’s Night Out at the Jeep Rogers YMCA – Friday, Nov. 12!
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT = KID’S FUN NIGHT! Take some time to yourself while we watch the kids. They’ll enjoy games, crafts, music, physical activity, swimming and much more. Fee includes a Chick-fil-A dinner. And, don’t forget to pack the necessities such as swim gear for you child.
Date: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
Hours: 6:00-10:00 pm
Schedule:
- Drop-off is at 6:00 pm in Childwatch.
- Kids will be separated into age appropriate groups.
- All groups will eat dinner, make a craft, swim, and take part in organized gym activities.
- Pick-up will be from 9:30-10:00 pm at the playground gates. All participants must be picked up […]
Lowe’s Red Vest Employees Help Jeep Roger’s Family YMCA Build Field of Dreams
The Jeep Rogers Family YMCA was thrilled to have Lowe’s Red Vest Employees onsite on Friday, Oct. 29 to take part in building our Field of Dreams. Lowe’s employees were able to put together six new picnic tables in 30 minutes!
The Jeep Rogers YMCA was awarded a significant grant this past July as part of Lowe’s 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s Home Improvement’s centennial.
This grant has enabled the Jeep Y to install field drainage, fence in the field, and purchase new soccer goals. Plans have also been drawn to build a 30ft x 40ft Pavilion and are currently waiting County […]
