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
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Get Active and Save with the YMCA of Columbia and Academy Sports + Outdoors!
The YMCA of Columbia is excited to announce a new promotion from our partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors! This is a great opportunity for our members to save on all the gear they need to stay active and reach their fitness goals.
Here’s the scoop:
- YMCA of Columbia members get 20% off their entire purchase at Academy Sports + Outdoors from Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at two locations: 237 Park Terrace Dr. and 730 Fashion Dr.
- Stock up on everything you need to stay active this fall, from running shoes and […]
