Mudcats Swim Team Shines in Recent Competitions
The Mudcats Swim Team continues to make waves, both in and out of the pool! As a year-round program, our swimmers demonstrate incredible dedication, discipline, and teamwork, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Swimming is more than just a sport—it’s a way to build confidence, foster friendships, and develop lifelong skills.
“We have a very hard working and dedicated group of swimmers with ages ranging from 5 to 18 years of age,” stated Coach Barry Neville, “Their enthusiasm is outstanding and serves as a motivation to both their fellow teammates and coaches. They are a very fun group to work […]
The Story of Camp No Bedtime (And Why Structure Matters)
Catie Young, Youth Development Director pictured right with Assistant Director Natalie Woods.
By Catie Young, Downtown Youth Development Director
As we continue our journey towards Summer 2025, we’re sharing stories and insights that illuminate the philosophy behind our camp program. This week, we’re diving into a fascinating experiment from Camp Stomping Ground, founded by the innovative Jack Schott (Summer Camp Society), and what it taught us about the importance of structure.
Imagine a camp with no bedtime. Sounds like a dream come true for kids, right? That’s exactly what Camp […]
New Mobile App!
The YMCA of Columbia App is Now Available!
Download today on iOS and Android.
Designed for a better, more seamless experience, the new YMCA of Columbia app replaces our previous eGyms app. Unlike the old version, this app—powered by Daxko—lets you register for programs, view your family’s registrations, and manage everything in one place. It’s a full extension of our website, optimized for mobile use.
What’s New:
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Register for programs and view all your registrations in one place
Give Your Child a Summer of Growth and Fun!
The Benefits of Kids Attending Summer Camp
Summer camp is more than just a fun getaway—it helps kids develop independence, confidence, and social skills. Whether it’s a day camp, specialty camp, or sports camp, these programs provide a structured environment for children to grow, learn, and make lasting memories.
YMCA of Columbia Summer Camps
The YMCA of Columbia offers summer camps designed to keep kids active, engaged, and learning. Camp provides themed programs include hands-on activities, sports, swimming, and […]
Northwest Summer Camp
SUMMER DAY CAMP (
TRADITIONAL CAMP) | Ages 4-12
Get ready to hit “play” on an action-packed adventure! At YMCA Camp, kids will unlock new skills, power up their creativity with colorful crafts, complete exciting challenges through hands-on experiments, and dive into swimming fun. Each week features a brand-new themed quest filled with epic activities, from exploring nature to competing in sports and games!
- June 2-6: Movie Magic
- June 9-13: Barnyard Boogie
- June 16-20: Decade Dash
- June 23-27: Planet Power
- June 30-July 3: Holiday Jamboree
- July 7-11: […]
Youth Tennis Clinics
Join Tennis Pro Jon Wheeler at the NorthWest Family YMCA for a month long youth clinic! This 4-session clinic is designed to teach quick start tennis format, forehand, backhand, volley, serve, scoring and other fundamental techniques relevant to the game of tennis. Register soon – there is only room for 8 per clinic!
Ages: 8-14
Where: NorthWest Family YMCA, 1501 Kennerly Road, Irmo, SC 29063
FALL CLINICS (Click to Register):
TIME: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
FEE: $70 Member | $90 Nonmember
