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Standing Together in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

October 4, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Standing Together in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

We at the YMCA of Columbia are profoundly aware of the hardships our Midlands community has endured in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While we were fortunate to escape the storm’s most destructive forces, we recognize the immense challenges faced by our neighbors to the west and north. Our hearts go out to those who have lost homes, livelihoods, and loved ones.

Our Downtown YMCA remained open throughout the storm, even during a brief power outage on Friday morning. We were grateful to […]

Welcome Trep to the YMCA of Columbia as the New Maintenance and Facilities Director!

September 18, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

WELCOME TREP TO THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA! 

Ralph (Trep) Trepkowski, New Association Maintenance & Facilities Director with Jim Vietti, CEO YMCA of Columbia, SC

We’re thrilled to have Ralph (Trep) Trepkowski join our team as the new Association Maintenance and Facilities Director. Trep brings a wealth of experience from his 12 years as Facility Director at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in Michigan.

With his expertise in facility management and construction oversight, Trep will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our YMCA facilities. His passion for creating positive experiences […]

YMCA of Columbia Announces Anna Ross as New Director of Operations and Program Innovation

June 17, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Anna Ross with long-time Northwest Family YMCA member Mr. Donald Hunt.

The YMCA of Columbia is pleased to announce the promotion of Anna Ross to Director of Operations and Program Innovation. Ms. Ross brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this newly created role.

Previously, Ms. Ross served as Membership Director at the Northwest Family YMCA, where she spearheaded significant membership growth through her commitment to fostering a welcoming environment. Her expertise in relationship building and member engagement will be instrumental in her new position.

As […]

Family Fun Day Sponsored By Kohl’s

May 28, 2024|Categories: Ballentine Family YMCA, Blog, Home Slide, News, NorthWest Family YMCA, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

2024 Kohl’s Family Fun Day!

Join us for Family Fun Day, sponsored by Kohl’s on Wednesday, June 12th from 10am to 2pm at the NorthWest Family YMCA! This event is FREE for the entire community – members and nonmembers!

• Get active with over a dozen field games,
• Jump, hide and slide in the inflatables,
• Spark creativity with painting and chalk art,
• Focus on wellness at health and safety stations,
• Stay cool in the splash pad and with water games,
• Visit with our delicious and refreshing food vendors

Teacher Appreciation Week at the Y – May 8-12!

April 28, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Calling all teachers! Teachers are always caring for others, and that’s why we want to give you time to care for YOU! This teacher appreciation week, you can enjoy free visits to the Y  just by showing your teacher ID card at the front desk. Visit the Downtown, NorthWest or Ballentine locations, May 8 – 12 and we will give you a free guest pass for the week. Enjoy our state of the art wellness centers, fitness classes, walking track & gym (NorthWest only), and more. You deserve it!

 

New Personal Trainers!

March 21, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Personal Trainers provide motivation to help you meet your goal, train for a sport, get ready for a special event, or just increase your level of health. A the NorthWest Y, we have several new personal trainers; we want to introduce them to you! We hope their bios give you all the info you need to choose the best trainer for you. Just click each to read about their background and availability. When you’ve found your perfect match, download our Personal Training Request Form, fill it out, and email to

Important Notice: Due to inclement weather, we will close early today, January 10th, at 6:00 PM. We will have a delayed opening on Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 AM.
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