YMCA OF COLUMBIA LAUNCHES WENDY BRODERICK YOUTH MEMORIAL FUND
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 7, 2021] – The YMCA of Columbia has created the Wendy Broderick Youth Memorial Fund in honor of Wendy Broderick, who passed away earlier this week after battling significant health challenges.
Broderick was an 18-year veteran of the YMCA of Columbia having most recently served as the Chief Development Officer in 2019. During her time with the Y, she made a significant impact. Her heart for philanthropy and leadership increased annual giving donations tenfold and she played an instrumental role in launching both the Jeep Rogers and Downtown Branch.
“Her […]
Reopening – Frequently Asked Questions
FACILITY OPERATIONS (Updated 12/14/2020)
What are your current hours of operation?
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Are masks required?
Masks are required when entering and exiting the building and in common areas. Masks are not required while working out, while in the pool area or when using the sauna, steam room or shower.
Our equipment is set-up to allow for the recommended 6 feet of social distancing space. Class sizes have also been reduced so that attendees are able to have 6 feet […]
YMCA of Columbia is Gearing Up for the Best Summer
Programming keeps kids moving, exploring and learning all summer long
[COLUMBIA, SC] – At the end of the summer, families want to hear their child had “the best summer ever.” To help make that happen, YMCA of Columbia is offering summer camps to keep kids and teens in adventurous, active, engaged and healthy all summer long. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, […]
YMCA receives land donation at Townlee Lane
LUGOFF, SC – The YMCA of Columbia is celebrating the gift of 12.79 acres (Townlee and Cameron Lane) in Lugoff, SC. The Y has been exploring advancing their mission (To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.) into Kershaw County since March 2017. Formal studies and community conversations continue to guide Y leadership in the future undertaking of programs and services, a capital campaign and major building project.
“We are thrilled to have received such a generous donation. Although there is still much work to do, this is a huge milestone in […]
Childhood Obesity is a Family Affair
The YMCA of Columbia wants families in the Midlands to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s why the YMCA of Columbia— a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health—wants families to understand the dangers of childhood obesity and ways to reverse course through improved eating habits and increased physical activity.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
YMCA of Columbia graduates 21 families from Strengthening Families Program
The YMCA of Columbia celebrated 21 families for their successful completion of the Y’s Strengthening Families Program with a graduation ceremony followed by a pizza party and swimming in the lake at the Lexington Family YMCA. During the graduation ceremony, a participant summed up her experience in the program with a poem.
Parenting can be pretty ruff,
Just like puberty, hits like a bus!
Am I right, or am I wrong?
‘Cause my child is taking too long….
This program has really opened my eyes.
When to actually reward with a prize.
Don’t scream! Don’t yell! And definitely don’t hit!
Just ignore the hissy fit!
I’ve learned all these […]
