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 […]
Orangeburg and Santee Water Parks
Splash into Summer – Orangeburg and Santee Water Parks Open Last Weekend in May!
The YMCA of Columbia is thrilled to announce the opening of our water parks for summer 2024, offering a refreshing escape for families and fun seekers of all ages.
The Santee Water Park (1761 Bass Drive, Santee, SC 29142) will open May 25th, 26th, and 27th and the Orangeburg Water Park (2550 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118) opens its doors on Saturday, June 1st.
Both parks offer a variety of exciting features to keep everyone entertained, including:
- Family Fun […]
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
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 […]
Splash Pad Hours
2024 SPLASH PAD HOURS
SEASON: June 1-August 10[CLOSED FOR REPAIRS – 07/05/2024]
Beat the heat this summer! Our interactive splash pad features:
- Sparkling Sprays: A symphony of water jets erupts from the ground, creating a refreshing dance floor for little tikes to run through and squeal with delight.
- Tipping Buckets: Watch with glee as giant buckets overhead fill with water, then tip over with a splash, showering unsuspecting adventurers below.
- Gentle Rain Curtains: Stroll through cooling curtains of mist, perfect for a quick escape from the midday sun.
- Playful Squirts: Ground-level geysers […]
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