Strengthening Families Program
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP)
Free for Families with a child 6-17 years of age.
Parents and children are invited to participate in a series of FREE interactive, fun, family nights! Any family with a child ages 6-17 years old can participate in this awesome 11 weekly session program to learn how to improve parenting skills and communication within the family.
Each session your family will receive a catered meal, and weekly incentives for interactive family fun throughout the week.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Prevent […]
Adult Coed Volleyball – NorthWest Family YMCA
Games will be played at the Northwest Family YMCA on Monday nights between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Games will begin on Monday, Sep. 9. The season will consist of 6 regular season games, and a single elimination tournament at the end of the season (7 games total). Sign up by yourself and we will place you on a team, or sign up with friends or bring your entire team.
Ages: 18 and Up
Location: Northwest Family YMCA, 1401 Kennerly Road, Irmo
Season: September 9-October 21
Games: Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Fee: […]
YMCA of Columbia Announces Anna Ross as New Director of Operations and Program Innovation
Anna Ross with long-time Northwest Family YMCA member Mr. Donald Hunt.
The YMCA of Columbia is pleased to announce the promotion of Anna Ross to Director of Operations and Program Innovation. Ms. Ross brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this newly created role.
Previously, Ms. Ross served as Membership Director at the Northwest Family YMCA, where she spearheaded significant membership growth through her commitment to fostering a welcoming environment. Her expertise in relationship building and member engagement will be instrumental in her new position.
As […]
Pickleball Courts – General Information
Join us in the YMCA of Columbia for one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a great low impact, aerobic workout for all ages and ability levels. Available at 3 YMCA of Columbia locations!
OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Location: Jeep Rogers family YMCA (Lake Carolina)
When: Courts open at 8:00 am Monday-Saturday and 1:00 pm […]
The More I Move, The More I Can Move
Member Spotlight: Meet Annette
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological condition which manifests by slowness of movement and stiffness, among other symptoms. In 2016 the YMCA of Columbia, in a collaborative effort with members of the physical therapy community, created a pilot project, offering a class designed for Parkinson’s patients. The class includes stretching, strengthening, aerobic, and balance exercises, all of which address the physical issues of Parkinson’s Disease. The class has continued since that time and grown enough to be offered at several “Y” locations.
My name is Annette Francis, and I have participated in […]
Join Us at the Y for Pickleball!
Join us in the YMCA of Columbia for one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a great low impact, aerobic workout for all ages and ability levels. Available at 3 YMCA of Columbia locations!
OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Outdoor courts are available at our Jeep Rogers Family YMCA (Lake Carolina) and
