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YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas

Kickstart Your Wellness Journey

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Let us help you start your wellness journey right with our expert personal trainers. Whether building strength or staying active, we have got you covered. 

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Hiring For Fall

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Whether you want to work in child care or coach our youth soccer teams, we have opportunities for you this fall. 
 

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Come Try The Y

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Exercise with us, join a group class, or take a swim. Experience all the Y has to offer with a one-day pass.
 

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Stay Active Together

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Get ready to tackle your wellness goals with our Small Group Training. Whether you are learning through our Women on Weights or pushing for results in our Sprint 8 GX, we have something for everyone.   

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Parents Night Out Is Back

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Enjoy an evening out while your kids enjoy an exciting night at the YMCA.

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We Offer Financial Assistance

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No matter your financial situation, we’ve got you covered. Apply for assistance and unlock all the benefits of membership—because we believe in making our community stronger, together. 

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE Y

Revitalizing Our YMCAs: Annual Hardwood Floor Refinishing

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We're committed to keeping our YMCA facilities in top shape. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sanding, refinishing, and sealing the hardwood floors in various areas (see schedule below). This work is necessary to maintain the quality and safety of our floors.
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YMCA and Virginia Zoo Membership Swap

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This August, prepare for an adventure as the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, and the Virginia Zoo team up for a membership swap. This unique partnership allows members of both organizations to experience the best of both worlds.
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Helping Kids Succeed: The YMCA's 7th Annual STEAM Fair

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At the Y, we help kids succeed. This week, we hosted our 7th Annual STEAM Fair in partnership with the Virginia Air & Space Science Center and TowneBank. Through their partnership, we were able to host over 1,200 summer campers at the event.  This event was an opportunity for our summer campers to delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
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At the Y, We Prevent Drowning

Michael participated in our Second Grade Learn to Swim program and now can jump into the deep end and swim to the other side of the pool with confidence and knowledge. Thank you to the donors who make this program possible to prevent drowning.

At the Y, We Help Kids Succeed

Leilani was struggling to learn, and had a hard time communicating. Thanks to Leilani's experience at the Y, her family didn’t have to worry about her starting kindergarten.

At the Y, We Prepare Teens for Life

Teen Leaders Club made an impact and brought out individuality in sisters, Ella, Makayla, and Rebecca. 
 

At the Y, We Help People Grow Healthier in Spirit, Mind, and Body

Atoya started her wellness journey at the Y to lose weight, but realized she was struggling mentally as well as physically. The Y encouraged her to be herself and lose the weight. She's now a group exercise instructor at the Y to help others live a healthy lifestyle. 

Our 2023 Impact

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Kids participated in programs.
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Participants gained confidence in and around the water.
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People led a healthier lifestyle by coming to the Y.
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Teens involved in YMCA programs.

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When you give to the Y, you support programs and services that help kids succeed, prevent drowning, prepare teens for life and help people grow healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The Y is needed now more than ever to meet the evolving needs of our community.

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