Cocoa With Santa at the Downtown YMCA
Join us at the Downtown YMCA for a magical visit with Santa Claus! Grab Hot Cocoa while Visiting Santa! Be sure to share your last-minute wish-lists. Enjoy crafts, treats, and more.
Families with Children up to 14 years old.
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Where:
Downtown YMCA
1447 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
When:
December 14th
Time:
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Cost:
Free Members & Nonmembers
QUESTIONS: Contact Kinley McDougald
Holly Jolly Kid’s Night Out: A Winter Wonderland Adventure!
Holly Jolly Kid’s Night Out: A Winter Wonderland Adventure!
Looking for a fun and festive night out for your little ones (ages 4-12)?
Join us for a magical Holly Jolly Kid’s Night Out on Friday, December 6th, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM.
Give your kids a well-deserved break while they embark on a dazzling bus ride through the illuminated wonderland of Saluda Shoals Park. They’ll unleash their inner artists with a fun holiday craft project and fuel up with a delicious snack.
Our experienced staff will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, creating lasting memories for your children.
Paint With Us! Christmas Art Event at Orangeburg County YMCA!
Unleash Your Inner Artist and Heal Your Mind!
Join us for a relaxing and therapeutic paint class hosted by C.Q. Shannon, MAAT (Master of Arts in Art Therapy), ATR-P (Registered Art Therapist-Provisional).
We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a beautiful masterpiece on a pre-designed canvas. No experience necessary!
This class is for anyone 12 and up. It’s a perfect event for a fun family afternoon!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
