The NorthWest Family YMCA offers a variety of family programs to ensure community togetherness and well-being. Throughout the year, special YFamily events such as "Project Family" and "Parents Night Out" are available.
YFamily Programs
Ages: 2 - 14
Justin’s Place is a new, fun and exciting children’s entertainment experience at the NorthWest Family YMCA. Justin’s Place includes a huge indoor playground, video gaming area, ping pong table, parent lounge area and reading sections- something for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent to enjoy Justin’s Place, unless “Hang Out Hut” is being offered. Justin Pepper was born on December 1, 1995 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. At the age of 2 his parents moved to Chapin, South Carolina. Justin was received in heaven on August 14th, 2007, as a result of a tragic motor vehicle accident. The YMCA of Columbia is proud to honor Justin’s memory with a great place for children of all ages to gather and play. Through “Play at Justin’s Place,” children will develop self-esteem, coordination and social skills to grow in spirit, mind and body.
Ages: 5-10 yrs old
We know there are times that parents want to enjoy the Y while their children enjoy Justin’s Place, so we offer limited times that children can be checked-in and supervised by YMCA staff. During these hours Justin’s Place will be staffed and children 5-10 years old may be checked into play and be supervised by YMCA staff.
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – Noon (summer only)
Monday-Friday 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – Noon
FREE with Family membership
Ages: 3-5, 6-11, and adults
American Eagle martial arts teaches traditional Japanese martial arts with an American influence to both children and adults in a fun, friendly, and family environment.
Tuesdays: 6:30-7:00 (3-5 yrs old)
7:00-7:45 (6-11 yrs old)
7:45-8:30 (adults)
Fridays: 5:45-6:15 (3-5 yrs old)
6:15-7:00 (6-11 yrs old)
7:00-7:45 (adults)
Saturdays: 10:00-10:30 (3-5 yrs old)
10:30-11:15 (6-11 yrs old)
11:15-12:00 (adults)
Member: $75 for first family member and $20 for each additional
Non-member: $90 for first family member and $30 for each additional
Ages: 5 to 8 years with Dad, Mom or Guardian
Available at all YMCA branches – This is the YMCA’s unique opportunity for parents and children to strengthen the bonds of one of the most important relationships you will ever have. Indian Guides is organized by small groups called “tribes”.
Registration in progress
Member: $10/ person
Non-member: $60/ parent & child team
Ages: 9 to 14 years with Dad or Guardian
The YMCA Trailblazer program is the next step up from Y Indian Guides. Camping, hiking and canoeing are just some of the activities enjoyed by this group. Trailblazers provide participants with a great chance to live out the YMCA’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring and Faith.
Registration in progress
Member: $10 per person
Non-member: $60 per child/parent team
Ages: 5 to 8 years with Dad, Mom or Guardian
Our tribes get together in the heart of winter for a fun-filled afternoon of swimming, hotdogs and other activities. No matter the weather outside it’s always “July” at the Y Indian Guides Pool Pow Wow.
January 17 from 3 – 7 pm. Held at the NW Family YMCA in Irmo.
Ages: 5 to 8 years with Dad, Mom or Guardian
We celebrate the spring and its breezes at our Kite Fly. Bring a picnic lunch and your homemade or store bought kite and have a ball. Spectators are welcome to just watch the kites fill the air and enjoy the great company of other Indian Guide families.
March 21 from 2 to 4 pm. Held at the NE YMCA at Lake Carolina. (Rain Date is April 11)
Member: Free
Ages: 5 to 8 years with Dad or guardian
As a culmination of the Y Guides activity year, we offer an overnight camping experience for Indian Guide participants. Long House is where all Y Guides Tribes come together for tent camping, s’ mores, boating and more!! It is a great way to meet the rest of the tribes and make more friends.
May 1 & 2
Member: $65.00 per parent/child team,
$25 for each additional child
Late Registration Fee is $20
See more information at the YGuide website.
Contact Mark Dinovo, markdinovo@columbiaymca.org or 803-359-3376 ext 15.
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