2026 Prayer Breakfast
Join Us for a Breakfast of Faith and Community
Friday, November 20th | 7:30 AM
Join the YMCA of Columbia for our annual Prayer Breakfast, a heartwarming event that brings our community together to celebrate faith and support those in need. We are honored to feature this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Bill Jones, President of Columbia International University (CIU).
For Dr. Bill Jones, putting faith into action has meant a lifetime of serving others, developing leaders, and sharing God’s love both locally and around the […]
Go the Distance with the 50 Mile Swim Club
Make this season one to remember—join the YMCA of Columbia’s 50 Mile Swim Club and challenge yourself to swim 50 miles at your own pace.
How It Works
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Swim a total of 50 miles between October 1st and December 31st!
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Log your laps on using our online tracker.
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All swim styles and techniques count—freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, or even dog paddle!
Registration Details
2026 Back to School Special!
Back to School, Back to You
As the kids head back to school, it’s your time to refocus on you! From August 17–31, 2026, new members can take advantage of exclusive YMCA of Columbia savings:
✨ 10% OFF a 3-month membership
✨ 20% OFF a 6-month membership
✨ 25% OFF a 12-month membership
✨ PLUS — We’re waiving the $50 join fee!
That’s a total savings of up to $302!
Rediscover your wellness routine with access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, energizing group classes, personalized training, refreshing pools, rejuvenating saunas and steam rooms, convenient child watch at family locations, […]
2026 Pack the Park for Nonprofits!
Pack the Park for Nonprofits: Cheer on the Fireflies While Supporting the YMCA
Baseball fans, this is your chance to enjoy a great night at the ballpark while making a difference in our community.
Join the YMCA of Columbia on Tuesday, August 25, as we team up with the Columbia Fireflies for Pack the Park for Nonprofits. Every ticket purchased through the YMCA’s special event link helps support our mission, with $5 from each ticket benefiting the YMCA of Columbia’s Annual Campaign.
Whether you’re planning […]
2026 Annual Campaign Results
Community Support Fuels YMCA of Columbia’s Mission
The YMCA of Columbia is grateful for the generosity of our members, volunteers, staff, and community supporters who contributed to the 2026 Annual Campaign.
This year, 275 donors pledged $74,159 in support of the YMCA’s mission to strengthen spirit, mind, and body for all. To date, $61,173 has been received, helping ensure that individuals and families throughout the Midlands have access to YMCA programs and services regardless of their ability to pay.
Support came from across the association, with donors investing in the communities served by each YMCA branch:
- Ballentine Family YMCA: 3 donors pledged $1,600
- Downtown YMCA: […]
2026 Annual Campaign – The All In, All Together Place
Donate to the 2026 YMCA of Columbia Annual Campaign
At the YMCA of Columbia, we believe this is The All In, All Together Place—a place where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive. Our Annual Campaign is a vital effort that provides scholarships for individuals and families who cannot afford YMCA memberships and programs.
When you give, you help remove financial barriers—ensuring children, families, and individuals have access to health, connection, and personal growth. Because there is truly No Place Like This Place.
Donate Today
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