Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival – Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Let’s get spooky! 🎃 Join us for the Pumpkin Run!
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Pumpkin Run! Join us for the 2025 Pumpkin Run 5K and Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at the Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a fun-filled morning of exercise and community spirit.
The Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run is perfect for little ghouls and goblins, with trick-or-treat stations, a bouncy house, and the Spooky Bus. […]
Welcome Trep to the YMCA of Columbia as the New Maintenance and Facilities Director!
WELCOME TREP TO THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA!
Ralph (Trep) Trepkowski, New Association Maintenance & Facilities Director with Jim Vietti, CEO YMCA of Columbia, SC
We’re thrilled to have Ralph (Trep) Trepkowski join our team as the new Association Maintenance and Facilities Director. Trep brings a wealth of experience from his 12 years as Facility Director at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in Michigan.
With his expertise in facility management and construction oversight, Trep will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our YMCA facilities. His passion for creating positive experiences […]
Family Fun Day Sponsored By Kohl’s
2024 Kohl’s Family Fun Day!
Join us for Family Fun Day, sponsored by Kohl’s on Wednesday, June 12th from 10am to 2pm at the NorthWest Family YMCA! This event is FREE for the entire community – members and nonmembers!
• Get active with over a dozen field games,
• Jump, hide and slide in the inflatables,
• Spark creativity with painting and chalk art,
• Focus on wellness at health and safety stations,
• Stay cool in the splash pad and with water games,
• Visit with our delicious and refreshing food vendors
Welcome, Lane! Downtown YMCA Sports Director
If you frequent the Downtown YMCA, you’ll recognize our new Sports Director – Lane Hein!
A native of Chapin, South Carolina, Lane has a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a passion for sports. From soccer and basketball to football and weightlifting, Lane has always embraced physical challenges and the camaraderie of team sports. These experiences instilled in him the value of discipline, teamwork, and goal setting.
Lane’s background may seem surprising, but his experience in the culinary world has been instrumental in his leadership approach. It honed his ability to lead with […]
Downtown Health and Wellness Coordinator, Kinley McDougald!
We’re thrilled to introduce Kinley McDougald, a new addition to our YMCA team!
A South Carolina native, Kinley thrives outdoors, whether tending her yard or soaking up sunshine by the lake.When she’s not working, you can find her spending quality time with family or staying active.
Kinley’s connection to the Y goes way back. It all started at her hometown YMCA, where she swam on the team in elementary school, enjoyed summer camps, and even landed her first job as a lifeguard. Throughout high school and college, she continued her Y journey, working […]
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA Welcomes Jordan Langston
Countryside upbringing, a love for animals, and a dedication to education – that’s the foundation of Jordan’s journey.
Growing up in Winnsboro, SC, surrounded by rescued creatures thanks to her passionate animal rehabilitator mom, Jordan developed a deep empathy for all living things. From playful raccoons to majestic deer, their sprawling property became a haven for wildlife.
Education became her calling. After graduating from the close-knit Richard Winn Academy, Jordan embarked on an academic adventure, earning an Associate’s Degree in Science and culminating in a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Public […]
