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2026 Prayer Breakfast

October 1, 2026|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Event, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:, Press Release|

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

October 1, 2026|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Event, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:|

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

  • Swim a total of 50 miles between October 1st and December 31st!

  • Log your laps on using our online tracker.

  • All swim styles and techniques count—freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, or even dog paddle!

Registration Details

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Chapin YMCA – Frequently Asked Questions

September 11, 2026|Categories: Blog, Chapin YMCA, News|

We’re excited to welcome the community to the new Chapin YMCA! As we get closer to opening, here are answers to some of the questions we’ve been receiving from prospective members.

 

Q: CAN MEMBERS OF OTHER YMCA of COLUMBIA LOCATIONS USE THE CHAPIN YMCA?

Yes! YMCA of Columbia members with an Association-wide Membership will have access to the Chapin YMCA as part of their membership. Members who want to use the Chapin YMCA after regular business hours will need to complete a 24/7 Access Waiver. The waiver will be available at any YMCA of Columbia Membership Desk.

The New Chapin YMCA Opening September 28th!

September 1, 2026|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Event, Featured Home Button, Home Slide, News, NorthWest Family YMCA|

The New Chapin YMCA Opens September 28!

The wait is almost over! The YMCA of Columbia is excited to officially open the doors to the new Chapin YMCA, our first 24/7 YMCA location, on Monday, September 28.

COMMUNITY SNEAK PEEK
Saturday, September 26 |
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Stop by the new Chapin YMCA at 105 Ellett Road, Suite 101 & 102, Chapin, SC 29036 for a Community Sneak Peek and get an early look at everything the new location has to offer. Tour the facility, check out the new equipment and spaces, meet members of our YMCA […]

Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival – Saturday, October 17, 2026!

August 19, 2026|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Event, Featured Home Button, Home Slide, News, NorthWest Family YMCA|

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 […]

2026 Back to School Special!

July 29, 2026|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Downtown YMCA, Featured Home Button, Home Slide, Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Orangeburg County YMCA:|

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, […]

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