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 Taylor Bend Family YMCA include:

  • ChildWatch: Babysitting 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 second Saturday of each month.
  • Interactive Zone: The YMCA takes working out to the next level. Step into a virtual world of fitness in the Interactive Zone. Youth can play video games with friends while being engaged in physical activity on NEW Expresso bikes. Families can race one another, pedaling side by side, while following a visual of their course. Or, check out the NEW Xerdance, which provides the perfect platform for individuals or groups to perform dance steps in unison with the onscreen instruction. At the YMCA, getting fit has never been so fun!
  • 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
  Celebrate your child's birthday at the YMCA! Includes 1.5 hours in the indoor pool, 1 hour in the party room and your own certified lifeguard party attendant!

Parties may be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, 2-4:30 p.m. Maximum 15 children per party. Minimum age of all participants is 5 years old.

For more information or to check availability, please contact our Aquatics Department at 638-0562.

$150 Members
$200 Potential Members
Easter Egg Decorating Party
Days: Sat
Time: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Dates: 4/3/10-4/3/10
  Join us for this fun event immediately following our Easter Egg Hunt! See the Easter Bunny and spend some fun, quality time decorating Easter eggs!

Open to YMCA Family Members only. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for each participating child 1-12 years old. Please bring cooked eggs to dye and decorate with your family. We will provide the dye and tools to decorate eggs. Limit 6 eggs per child, please. Parent must remain with children for entire event. No refunds.

$3 Members
Registration Required.

Members: 3/1/10-4/3/10. Register Online.
Easter Egg Hunt
Days: Sat
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Dates: 4/3/10-4/3/10
  Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Taylor Bend! Children will be divided by age groups and the fun will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Open to YMCA Family Members only. Open to children 1 to 12 years old. Children must bring their own basket for collecting eggs. Please arrive by 9:45 am to check in.
Registration Required.

Members: 3/1/10-4/3/10. Register Online.
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 (Weekdays) - School Year
Days: Weekdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  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.

Extended hours are available when Chesapeake Public Schools are not in session.
Interactive Zone (Weekdays) - Summer
Days: Weekdays
Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
  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.
Interactive Zone (Weekend) - Saturday
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  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.
Interactive Zone (Weekend) - Sunday
Days: Sun
Time: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
  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.
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.
Yoga (Family) - Fri 5:15 pm
Days: Fri
Time: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  Family Yoga is a 45-minute session of our regular Yoga class designed with families in mind. Children age 6 and older are welcome with a parent.

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