Locations - YMCA of South Hampton Roads

YMCA Community Services

4101 Granby St., Ste. 305
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 962-2112

YMCA Community Services is an outreach program dedicated to extending the services of the YMCA to underserved areas and identifying the needs of at-risk communities. Community Services offers several programs at no charge throughout our community:

Escape to the Arts Summer Day Camp

This educational camp is devoted to the fine and performing arts. It offers an opportunity for youth to develop skills, creativity, and self-confidence through art, dance, music, theater and recreational activities. This six week camp is designed for youth ages 7-14 years old.

YMCA After-School Tutorial and Homework Assistance

The YMCA after-school program offers an opportunity for youth to get help with their homework and improve their academic skills. The program operates September through mid-June and begins each afternoon at the close of school. Transportation is provided for youth living in the Broad Creek Communities.

YMCA InnerActive Mobile Learning Center

The YMCA InnerActive Mobile Learning Center provides computer training to youth and adults in underserved communities throughout South Hampton Roads. Known as the IBus, the Learning Center features 12 computer stations, a projection system, satellite internet capability and offers education and job readiness computer-based trainings. Participants receive academic assistance, career exploration, computer education and other programs sensitive to the needs of at-risk families.

Community organizations, civic leagues, churches, schools and YMCAs can reserve the IBus for youth and adult programs throughout the year. Contact Angela Walsh, Program Director, for more information about the IBus and Community Services programs at 757-952-5514 or awalsh@ymcashr.org.

The First Tee Junior Golf Program

The Community Services YMCA provides underserved youth and teens access to the game of golf at no charge to the participant through The First Tee of Hampton Roads YMCA.

Resident Camp - YMCA Camp Silver Beach

Community Services provides scholarships and transportation for youth to attend Camp Silver Beach in the summer.

KidsPriorityOne

Kids are our first priority – and parenting is the most important job you’ll ever undertake. KidsPriorityOne is an exciting one-stop resource center helping parents find the resources they need to build strong and healthy families.

Whether you have a newborn or a high schooler about to enter college, www.KidsPriorityOne.org has the information you need.

In addition to an extensive database of local services, you will find information on such topics as healthy brain development, building early social skills, promoting creativity, positive parenting, youth leadership, and much more. If you don’t have access to the Internet – call 757-CHILDREN (244-5373) – and they will help you find what you are looking for. For anyone working with children and families, this is a resource for you, too. Call to set up a training session for your parent or professional group.

The KidsPriorityOne program is made possible through a partnership of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and The Kiwanis Children’s Council. Contact YMCA Community Services for more information, or call
757-244-5373.

Instructional Swimming Classes

The Community Services YMCA provides Swim Lesson scholarships and transportation to youth living in the Broad Creek Community.

Parent Education

YMCA Parenting Education programs provide parents skills to improve communication, set boundaries and structure, and strengthen parent-child relations. The programs provide parents with the knowledge necessary to help their children gain a sense of belonging, grow a self-identity, build self-esteem, learn leadership skills, improve time management and develop conflict resolution skills. The YMCA offers these programs:

Impact Parenting - A video based instructional program that teaches parenting skills using a holistic approach through the Active Parent curriculum.
Parent Connect - A facilitated support group for parents of children of all ages, designed for sharing ideas and resolving conflicts in a healthy and safe learning environment.
Parenting for Parents with Children Involved in Norfolk Juvenile Court System - A grant funded program developed for parents of children who are involved with the Norfolk Juvenile Justice system. This program satisfies court mandated parenting training and is available only through a referral process.

Positive Action

The Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation (VTSF) funds many area nonprofit organizations for the purpose of conducting educational programs for youth of all ages about tobacco use prevention. The YMCA implements the Positive Action curriculum which teaches youth an array of positive messages to assist them in making healthy life choices.

ACE - Assets in Early Childhood Education

This project was created to strengthen the connection between adults and the young children they care for in early childhood settings. The ACE project was designed to connect the care and education of young children with the strength-based approach to healthy youth development based on the Search Institute's 40 Fundamental Assets. Through funding provided by The United Way of South Hampton Roads, the YMCA offers a nine-hour training course to providers of early childhood education and care.

The YMCA is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. If you and your family need financial assistance in paying fees for YMCA programs or membership, just ask!