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New Mobile App!

March 8, 2025|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Featured Home Button, Home Program, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:|

The YMCA of Columbia App is Now Available!
Download today on iOS and Android.

Designed for a better, more seamless experience, the new YMCA of Columbia app replaces our previous eGyms app. Unlike the old version, this app—powered by Daxko—lets you register for programs, view your family’s registrations, and manage everything in one place. It’s a full extension of our website, optimized for mobile use.

What’s New:

  • Register for programs and view all your registrations in one place

Give Your Child a Summer of Growth and Fun!

March 2, 2025|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Camp, Downtown YMCA, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA|

The Benefits of Kids Attending Summer Camp

Summer camp is more than just a fun getaway—it helps kids develop independence, confidence, and social skills. Whether it’s a day camp, specialty camp, or sports camp, these programs provide a structured environment for children to grow, learn, and make lasting memories.

YMCA of Columbia Summer Camps

The YMCA of Columbia offers summer camps designed to keep kids active, engaged, and learning. Camp provides themed programs include hands-on activities, sports, swimming, and […]

Join Us for Interactive Nutrition Classes at the Orangeburg County YMCA!

February 18, 2025|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Orangeburg County YMCA:, Uncategorized|

We’re excited to welcome students from the Community Nutrition Course at South Carolina State University, led by Carmen Thompson, MS, RDN, LD, for a series of interactive nutrition classes at the Y! They will be sharing valuable education and live demonstrations on key health topics!

This is a great opportunity to learn practical tips for making healthier choices in your daily life. Whether you want to understand added sugars, improve heart health, focus on better nutrition, or stay hydrated, these sessions will give you expert […]

WEATHER ALERT: Modified Hours of Operation

January 21, 2025|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Featured Home Button, Home Program, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:|

INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT

As the snow melts and temperatures drop, we are anticipating icy road conditions this evening and tomorrow morning.  To ensure the safety of our employees, members, and guests, we will be modifying our hours as follows:

Branch Closings Today (January 22nd)

  • Downtown: Closing at 7:00 PM
  • Ballentine: Closing at 7:00 PM
  • Northwest: Closing at 7:00 PM
  • Jeep Rogers: Closing at 7:00 PM
  • Orangeburg: Closed

Delayed Openings Tomorrow (January 23rd)

  • Downtown: Opening at 7:00 AM
  • Ballentine: Opening at 8:00 AM
  • Northwest: Opening at 8:00 AM
  • Jeep Rogers: Opening at 8:00 AM
  • Orangeburg: Opening […]

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 […]

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