Youth Programs

At the YMCA we help develop the whole child - in Spirit, Mind and Body. We offer an outstanding variety of programs designed to encourage children to grow to their full potential by exposing them to sports, arts and crafts, music, and much more. By learning about themselves and others, they learn vital life skills and avenues of expression that they might have otherwise overlooked. Help your child reach their full potential by participating in some of the many classes at the YMCA.

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Birthday Parties
Days: Sat, Sun
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Party options include Basic Party, Indoor Pool Party, Outdoor Pool Party, Sportacular Party or Glamor Party.

Must be a YMCA member to book a party, a $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. Parties may be scheduled for Saturdays or Sundays from 1-4 pm. Each party is for a maximum of 20 children. Children must be at least 2 years old.

Contact the Member Services desk to register. Contact Vanessa at vfaircloth@ymcashr.org to reserve your party or for more information..
ChildWatch
Days: Weekdays
Time: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
  A fun place for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years to be in a safe and exciting environment for 2 hours each day, while the parent is in the buidling. Staff supervised, children will play, use the outdoor playground, do sport games in the gym, read, and interactive with others. Snacks are provided, please see snack schedule. Staff will change diapers and give bottles.
ChildWatch
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A fun place for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years to be in a safe and exciting environment for 2 hours each day, while the parent is in the buidling. Staff supervised, children will play, use the outdoor playground, do sport games in the gym, read, and interactive with others. Snacks are provided, please see snack schedule. Staff will change diapers and give bottles.
ChildWatch
Days: Sun
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  A fun place for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years to be in a safe and exciting environment for 2 hours each day, while the parent is in the building. Staff supervised, children will play, use the outdoor playground, do sport games in the gym, read, and interactive with others. Snacks are provided, please see snack schedule. Staff will change diapers and give bottles.
CYAT Swim Team
Days: Weekdays
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  Chesapeake YMCA Aquatic Team is the Greenbrier Family YMCA's swim team. Ages 5-18 can try out for the team and become part of this exciting program. Additional fees do apply and each participant must be a YMCA member. Swimmers will practice and also compete in USA swim meets. Check out the website www.cyat.net for more information or see the swim coach for more details.
Registration Required. Members: 6/19/06-12/31/07. Register Online.
Family Movie Night
Days: Fri
Time: 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
  Family Movie Night will be held on Sept. 8th, Oct. 13th and Nov. 10th in the Spin Room. The movie will start at 6:45 p.m. Event is free for Members.
Interactive Zone
Days: Weekdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  New interactive equipment offers members an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! More than just a computer that makes you sweat, the equipment offers something for everyone from simulated interaction training for athletes, to keeping youth and teens active and excited about fitness, to mental and physical coordination excercises for older adults and rehabilitation patients.
Interactive Zone
Days: Weekdays
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 am
  New interactive equipment offers members an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! More than just a computer that makes you sweat, the equipment offers something for everyone from simulated interaction training for athletes, to keeping youth and teens active and excited about fitness, to mental and physical coordination excercises for older adults and rehabilitation patients.
Interactive Zone
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  New interactive equipment offers members an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! More than just a computer that makes you sweat, the equipment offers something for everyone from simulated interaction training for athletes, to keeping youth and teens active and excited about fitness, to mental and physical coordination excercises for older adults and rehabilitation patients.
Kids Fit
Days: Tues, Thurs
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  Ages 7-12. Parents must remain in the building. Children cannot be dropped off early or picked up late. A fun filled active class offering a variety of formats including stability ball, sports, obstacle course. Proper shoes and clothing required.
Open Swim
Days: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Time at the pool for individuals and families for open swim or excercise swim. Lifeguards will check the swimming ability of each child in the pool. Children 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Children 10 and up may come to the pool by themselves as long as an adult is in the buidling with them. The Dolphin Slide is available on Friday night from 7:30-9pm, Saturday from 1pm-4pm, and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Pools will be closed during thunder and lightening. Please call when storms are in the area.
Open Swim
Days: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  Time at the pool for individuals and families for open swim or excercise swim. Lifeguards will check the swimming ability of each child in the pool. Children 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Children 10 and up may come to the pool by themselves as long as an adult is in the buidling with them. The Dolphin Slide is available on Friday night from 7:30-9pm, Saturday from 1pm-4pm, and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Pools will be closed during thunder and lightening. Please call when storms are in the area.
Open Swim
Days: Tues, Thurs
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  Time at the pool for individuals and families for open swim or excercise swim. Lifeguards will check the swimming ability of each child in the pool. Children 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Children 10 and up may come to the pool by themselves as long as an adult is in the buidling with them. The Dolphin Slide is available on Friday night from 7:30-9pm, Saturday from 1pm-4pm, and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Pools will be closed during thunder and lightening. Please call when storms are in the area.
Open Swim
Days: Sat
Time: 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
  Time at the pool for individuals and families for open swim or excercise swim. Lifeguards will check the swimming ability of each child in the pool. Children 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Children 10 and up may come to the pool by themselves as long as an adult is in the buidling with them. The Dolphin Slide is available on Friday night from 7:30-9pm, Saturday from 1pm-4pm, and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Pools will be closed during thunder and lightening. Please call when storms are in the area.
Open Swim
Days: Sun
Time: 11:00 am - 6:30 am
  Time at the pool for individuals and families for open swim or excercise swim. Lifeguards will check the swimming ability of each child in the pool. Children 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Children 10 and up may come to the pool by themselves as long as an adult is in the buidling with them. The Dolphin Slide is available on Friday night from 7:30-9pm, Saturday from 1pm-4pm, and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.
Pools will be closed during thunder and lightening. Please call when storms are in the area.
Parents' Night Out
Days: Sat
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  The 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 2 1/2 to 12 year olds can come to the YMCA to enjoy a night of fun, while mom and dad get an evening out. Activities may include play, sports, movies, and swimming.

$6/child
No refunds on cancellations. Snacks are provided. Space is limited.
This is a member only program. Schedule is subject to change.
Registration Required. Members: 6/19/06-12/31/07. Register Online.
Playhouse
Days: Weekdays
Time: 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  A fun place for all ages! Ages 6-9 need to be check in by a parent and can stay for 2 hours per day while the parent is in the buidling. Staff supervised, children and teens will be engaged in board games, reading, ping pong, pool, computers and more.
Playhouse
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A fun place for all ages! Ages 6-9 need to be check in by a parent and can stay for 2 hours per day while the parent is in the buidling. Staff supervised, children and teens will be engaged in board games, reading, ping pong, pool, computers and more.
Playhouse
Days: Sun
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  A fun place for all ages! Ages 6-9 need to be check in by a parent and can stay for 2 hours per day while the parent is in the buidling. Staff supervised, children and teens will be engaged in board games, reading, ping pong, pool, computers and more.

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