Jeep Rogers Family Y Welcomes New Wellness Director
MEET KIRSTEN COATS
EDUCATION
B.A. in Graphic Design
B.S. in Food and Nutrition Sciences
ABOUT
Kirsten Coats has been a resident of the Columbia area for 20+ years. She is a long time member and supporter of the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, where she began her wellness journey in high school.
“I am so amazed to see the growth of the Midlands community and I am excited to be a part of the continued growth of our Jeep Y,” says Kirsten.
After getting certified in personal training and various other […]
Jeep Rogers Family Y Welcomes New Youth Development Director!
MEET GISELLE JOHNSON
EDUCATION
B.A. in Communications – University of South Carolina, Aiken
Master of Social Work (M.S.W) – Boston University
ABOUT
Giselle Johnson is a native of Ridgeway, South Carolina. After receiving her degree from the University of South Carolina in Communications, Giselle moved to Jacksonville, FL where she served as a City Year member and Extended Learning Coordinator for ten months. She then moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she graduated with a Masters in Social Work in 2020.
Shortly after graduating Giselle began working as the Program Director for Youth Departments at the YMCA of […]
YMCA of Columbia Afterschool Program
DOWNTOWN YMCA – RICHLAND ONE AFTERSCHOOL (Ages 5-12)
The Downtown YMCA is accepting registrations for our Richland One Y Club Afterschool. We provide physical fitness time, schoolwork help, and a wide variety of other activities, including STEM and time to socialize with friends or play games. View Parent Handbook
AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING RICHLAND ONE SCHOOLS
AC Moore, Brennen, Carver Lyon, Caughman, Gadsden, Hopkins, Logan, Rosewood, and South Kilbourne
HOURS: School Release until 6:00 pm | $1 per minute late fee
FEE PER WEEK: $55 Members and Nonmembers
Note: Extended Holiday Breaks Not Included. Camps available at our […]
YMCA Youth Volleyball
THE Y… BUILDING TEAM PLAYERS!
The YMCA of Columbia Youth Volleyball League is designed to teach basic skills in a fun and safe environment! Participants will have practice once a week with games starting on Saturday, Aug. 26. All players must provide their own knee pads. The Y will supply a game shirt.
SEASON SCHEDULE | AUG. 14-OCT. 21, 2023
LOCATION: Jeep Rogers Family YMCA (Lake Carolina)
Registration Opens for YMCA Members: June 5
Registration Opens for Non-Members: June 19
Regular Registration Ends: July 30
Late Registration Ends: Aug. 6
Practice Starts: Aug. 14
First Game: Aug. 26
Last Game: Oct. 21
Teams will practice once a week and games will […]
NBC’s TODAY Show Spotlights the Importance of Safety Around Water at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
COLUMBIA, SC – The TODAY Show visited the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA in April to spotlight the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The story featured an interview with NBC’s TODAY Show Anchor Craig Melvin and his brother Ryan (age 36), who is taking swim lessons at the Jeep Rogers Y.
It also included information about the Y’s Safety Around Water (SAW) program, which teaches 2nd graders at Richland Two Schools basic lessons on safety while in and around water.
Two segments aired on the TODAY show on Tuesday, May 17.
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Welcome Mackenzie Shannon!
We would like to officially welcome Coach Mackenzie Shannon into a new role with the Columbia YMCA! Mackenzie has already been a part of the Jeep Rogers Y and swim team coaching; her roles will now expand as our Assistant Swim Team Director! Please take a minute to read a greeting from Coach Mackenzie and get to know her a little better.
Hello Mudcats Family,
I am so excited to be joining the Mudcats team full time! This season, I have had the pleasure of coaching the Bronze group and helping with the other groups as needed. Additionally, I coach the Soda […]
