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 Y provides quality physical and social programs and activities, designed specifically for families. Family programs available at the Taylor Bend Family YMCA include:

  • Stay and Play: complimentary child care while you work out for family members.
  • Family Nights
  • 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 first and second Saturday of each month.
  • Interactive Zone: Youth can play video games with friends while being engaged in physical activity on Expresso bikes. Families can race one another, pedaling side by side, while following a visual of their course. Or, check out Xerdance, which provides the perfect platform for individuals or groups to perform dance steps in unison with the onscreen instruction.
  • Birthday Parties
  • Special Events

 

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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Birthday Swim Parties
Days: Sat, Sun
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  Enjoy 1.5 hours of play time in the indoor pool followed by an hour in your own private party room to celebrate with your friends & family!

Party fee includes usage of the Indoor Pool as well as private party room with tables and chairs. All parties are held during our regular Open Swim time, therefore, exclusive use of the pool is not guaranteed. Party host provides the decorations, food, beverages, paper goods and utensils. Plus, up to 30 minutes of set-up time is provided free of charge before the party begins so you may decorate and prepare for your guests! Pool floatation devices are provided at no extra cost.

Parties may be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday afternoons (excluding holidays) from 2-4:30 pm

A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at time you book your party. Balance is due 10 business days prior to the party.

There is a maximum of 15 children per party and all participants must be between the ages of 5 - 15 years old.

For more information or to check availability, please contact Member Services at 638-9622

Cost:
$150 Members
$200 Prospective Members
Gymnasium Family Time
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Family Time allows parents and their children open play time in the gym. Organized basketball is not permitted during this time.
Interactive Zone
Days:
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
  Enjoy an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! More than just computers that make you sweat, the Interactive Zone offers something for everyone. We strive to keep youth and teens active and excited about fitness!

To download a flyer with more information about I-Zone, click the Interactive Zone link under Schedules.

Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday, 3 - 8 pm (during school year)
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 8 pm (during summer)
Saturday, 8 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Extended hours are available when Chesapeake Public Schools are not in session.
Open Gym
Days: All
Time: 5:00 am - 9:45 pm
  When other programs are not scheduled, our gymnasium is available for open gym time (please see our Gymnasium schedule for specific times).

This is a great time for practicing basketball shots, fitting in some soccer ball drills, or simply enjoying family time with your children. Remember to work together with your fellow members to share the gymnasium space so everyone can enjoy Open Gym together!
Open Swim (Indoor Pool)
Days: All
Time: 5:00 am - 9:45 pm
  Open Swim is available at various times throughout the week. (Click the Indoor Pool link under Schedules for specific times.)

YMCA Certified Lifeguards are on duty at all times the pool is open. Children must be 13 years old to use the pool unaccompanied by an adult. Children 10 to 12 years old must pass a swim test to be allowed to swim unaccompanied in pool area, although a parent must remain in the facility. Please obey lifeguards at all times.

Pools are closed during thunder and lightning; please call when storms are in the area.
Parents' Night Out
Days: Sat
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  Parents' Night Out is offered at Taylor Bend Family YMCA on the 1st and 2nd Saturday each month, 6 to 9:30 pm. This free program for members allows parents to enjoy a night out while their children 1-12 years old have fun at YMCA supervised activities! Children enjoy an evening of age-appropriate activities including games, crafts, sports, movies and more! Swimming is an additional option for kids 7-12 years old.

All children must wear closed- toe shoes. Please bring a towel and swimsuit for children ages 7 and older who plan on swimming that night. Children 4 years and up must be potty-trained. Please bring diapers and a change of clothes for children 3 years and under.

The required registration for this program begins at 5 am on the Monday prior to each session. Registrations are accepted online or at the Member Services Desk (we do not accept registrations by phone). Member may participate in one Parents' Night Out session per month.

Click the Parents' Night Out link on our Family Programs page to download a flyer with more details about this program.
Registration Required.

Members: 12/28/09-12/11/10. Register Online.

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