Family

The YMCA brings parents and children together for life enriching experiences. We believe the YMCA can help in strengthening relationships in families by providing fun and meaningful programs and activities. Time together as a family is valuable; the YMCA provides quality physical and social programs and activities, designed specifically for families. Family programs available at the Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA include:

  • Parents' Night Out: Why not let the kids enjoy a night out too? Feel confident knowing your children are happy and healthy while enjoying an array of activities with their peers. Parents' Night Out is held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month; registration begins the Monday before the program. Pizza, swimming and a movie are provided.
    $4 Regular Nights, $6 Theme Nights
  • Birthday Parties
  • Special Events
  • Music & Movement
  • Morning & Summer Explorers
  • 1 day/week Aftershool Program
  • Middle School Madness
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! Download
an Open Doors financial assistance application.
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Back 2 School BASH for ages 6 - 12
Days: Sat
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dates: 9/6/08-9/6/08
  Join us for an Outdoor Pool party as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year! The celebration will move inside after dark. There will be games, prizes, food and FUN!

$8 Members
$12 Friends
Registration Required. Members: 8/10/08-9/6/08. Non-Members: 8/10/08-9/6/08. Register Online.
Child Awareness & Safety Course
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: 9/13/08-9/13/08
  American Safety and Health Institute's Child and Babysitting Safety Course. This course will teach the responsibilities of the sitter, starting your business, feeding and diapering, accident prevention and basic emergency and First Aid.

$55 Members
$75 Potential Members
Backpack and manual included in course fee.
Registration Required. Members: 8/1/08-9/11/08. Non-Members: 8/1/08-9/11/08. Register Online.
Community CPR
Days: Sat
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Dates: 9/20/08-9/20/08
  Learn skills that could save a life! This course will certify you in American Heart Association Adult and Pediatric CPR and A.E.Defibrillator. Must be physically able to perform skills. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

$50 Members
$75 Potential Members
Registration Required. Members: 6/1/08-9/17/08. Non-Members: 6/1/08-9/17/08. Register Online.
DDR Dance Party in the Interactive Zone
Days: Wed
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Show off your fancy footwork with Dance Dance Revolution every Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Tournaments are held once a month.
Interactive Zone
Days: Sat
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
 
Interactive Zone
Days: Sun
Time: 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
 
Interactive Zone
Days: Weekdays
Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
 
Karate: Ages 9 - 12 ADVANCED
Days: Sun
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
  The Advanced Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence, building upon the Beginners' Class.

Requirement: Participants must pass beginning level karate class.
Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 9 - 12 BEGINNERS
Days: Sun
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
  The Beginning Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence.

Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Adult Ages 13+
Days: Sun
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
  This program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence.
Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.

$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 5 - 8 ADVANCED
Days: Sun
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  The Advanced Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence, building upon the Beginners' Class.

Requirement: Participants must pass beginning level karate class.
Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.

$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 5 - 8 BEGINNERS
Days: Sun
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  The Beginning Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence.

Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Parents' Night Out
Days: Fri
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: 9/12/08-9/12/08
  Enjoy a night out while your children have fun at YMCA supervised activities.
Includes pizza, drink and crafts.

Members only: $4
For ages 2 ½ to 12 years. Children must be potty-trained.
Registration Required. Members: 9/8/08-9/12/08. Register Online.
Parents' Night Out
Days: Fri
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: 9/26/08-9/26/08
  Enjoy a night out while your children have fun at YMCA supervised activities.
Includes pizza, drink and crafts.

Under the Sea theme night.
Members only: $6
For ages 2 ½ to 12 years. Children must be potty-trained.
Registration Required. Members: 9/22/08-9/26/08. Register Online.
Ping-Pong night in the Interactive Zone
Days: Thurs
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Extra room for ping-pong games every Thursday with tournaments once a month.

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