Sweet Shots Basketball Clinics – Orangeburg County YMCA
2025 Fall Sweet Shots Basketball Clinics
Take your game to the next level! Each week, a different age group takes the spotlight with action-packed sessions designed to build confidence and sharpen skills. Players will practice the fundamentals—dribbling, shooting, defense, and teamwork—through fast-paced drills and fun challenges.
Led by experienced coaches, every clinic is tailored to each group’s level so players of all abilities can learn, improve, and thrive in a supportive, high-energy environment. Open to all skill levels—come ready to play, grow, and have fun!
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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 the pool deck binder or by using our online tracker.
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All swim styles and techniques count—freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, or even dog paddle!
Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival – Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Let’s get spooky! Join us for the Pumpkin Run!
Get ready for a spooktacular morning at the Northwest Family YMCA! The 2026 Pumpkin Run 5K and Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Kick things off with the Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run—perfect for little ghouls and goblins—then enjoy festive fun with the YMCA Spooky Bus, bounce house, and creative arts & crafts.
All 5K participants will receive a commemorative race medal and t-shirt. Proceeds benefit the […]
Free Women’s Self-Defense Class at Downtown YMCA
The Downtown YMCA is proud to partner with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host a FREE Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, June 21, from 12:00–4:00 PM in the Large Group Exercise Room — and we invite you to be a part of it.
This 4-hour, physical self-defense class is part of a powerful crime prevention initiative designed specifically for women. Taught by trained professionals, the class will equip participants with proven self-defense techniques, help increase situational awareness, and boost confidence in the […]
Pay the Day
Join in June & Save: Pay the Day is Here!
Thinking about joining the YMCA of Columbia? Don’t wait—June is the perfect time to take the leap! All month long, new members can take advantage of our Pay the Day special and score big savings on joining fees.
Here’s how it works:
The date you join = the amount you pay as your joining fee!
Join on June 1 and pay just $1. Join on June […]
YMCA of Columbia’s Race to Remember: Honor Our Fallen Heroes May 23, 2026
Sign Up for the YMCA of Columbia’s Race to Remember
Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the YMCA of Columbia’s Race to Remember in Historic Downtown Columbia. This 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run is open to all ages and abilities, making it a perfect event for families and individuals alike. It’s a chance to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country by carrying a flag or wearing dog tags during the race.
All proceeds […]
