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50 Mile Swim Club

January 17, 2025|Categories: Blog, Event, News, NorthWest Family YMCA|

Join our 50 Miles Swim Club! 

Take the challenge. Join our 50 Mile Swim Club. Anyone who logs 50 miles between February 1 and May 2 will receive a free 2025 YMCA 50-Mile Swim Club Cap!  

All ages welcome. All swim styles and techniques welcome. Dog paddle to all four swim strokes, the technique is not a priority in this club, just the distance.

Ages: All Ages (Must able to swim unassisted)

How to Participate:  Just start logging your miles in our tracking log or look for the 50 Mile Swim Club Binder […]

Home School Swim and Gym Open House – Wednesday, Feb. 12

January 17, 2025|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Event, Featured Home Button, Home Program, Home Slide, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Press Release|

HOME SCHOOL SWIM & GYM – OPEN HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th 

Homeschool families, don’t miss the chance to experience the fun and fitness of our drop off Swim & Gym program at the Northwest Family YMCA! Join us on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00 am to Noon and enjoy time in the pool, gym activities, outdoor games, and a tour of our facilities.

Meet other homeschool families and learn how we can support your active lifestyle.

Parents, you’re welcome to stay in the lobby and […]

Member Spotlight: Clayton Ingram

January 13, 2025|Categories: Blog, Downtown YMCA|

Member Spotlight: Clayton Ingram

HIIT Class Participants. Carlton is pictured bottom, right.

Meet Clayton Ingram, a proud resident of the Earlewood neighborhood in downtown Columbia, SC, where he has spent most of his life. As the External Relations and Policy Manager for the South Carolina Housing Authority, Clayton is dedicated to serving his community. When he’s not at the YMCA, you’ll find him immersed in his hobbies—beekeeping, gardening, or cooking.

The YMCA Journey
In December 2023, Clayton decided it was time for a change. Feeling uncomfortable with his weight and overall health, he made the […]

2025 New Year Membership Special!

December 19, 2024|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Featured Home Button, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:|

Make Fitness Part of Your 2025 Routine!

Enjoy exclusive savings on YMCA of Columbia memberships from January 2nd-15th!!  New members can take advantage of a 10% discount on a 3-month membership, 20% off a 6-month membership, or 25% off a 12-month membership. Plus, we’re waiving the $50 join fee – that’s a potential saving of up to $296!

Indulge in our state-of-the-art fitness equipment, energizing group classes, personalized training, refreshing pools, rejuvenating saunas and steam rooms, convenient child watch at family locations, and more.

Visit any of our 5 Midlands locations and mention […]

Paint With Us! Christmas Art Event at Orangeburg County YMCA!

October 28, 2024|Categories: Blog, Event, Orangeburg County YMCA:, Uncategorized|

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!

2024 Prayer Breakfast

October 18, 2024|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Event, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:, Press Release|

Join Us for a Breakfast of Faith and Community

Wednesday, November 20th | 7:30 AM

The YMCA of Columbia invites you to our annual Prayer Breakfast, a heartwarming event that brings together our community to celebrate faith and support those in need. This year’s breakfast will feature the inspiring Pastor Jeff Shipman as our keynote speaker.

Pastor Jeff Shipman is a renowned leader and the founder of Crossroads Church, a thriving congregation with over 1,000 weekly attendees. His journey is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance.

Event Details:

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Important Notice: Due to inclement weather, we will close early today, January 10th, at 6:00 PM. We will have a delayed opening on Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 AM.
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