• Stay & Play: Weekly themes and planned activities keep children ages six weeks to 8 years entertained while parents enjoy a stress-free workout.
• Family Nights: We understand that families strengthen bonds when participating in enjoyable activities together. With opportunities for quality time in family fun nights, game nights, events at the pools and holiday events, you’re sure to find ways to keep your family active and having fun at the Y.
• Family Cycling: cycle alongside mom, dad, brother or sister; have an invigorating ride, led by enthusiastic instructors.
• Family Swim: enjoy time together as a family in the pool; take advantage of our inflatable waterslides!
• Healthy Kids Day: Kids and parents enjoy this annual community event held on a Saturday in April usually from 10 am–1 pm. Look for special events with nutrition information, karate and gymnastics demos, fun games, face painting and more.
• Interactive Zone: new interactive equipment - Xerdance, Sportwall and Star Trac bikes - offers YMCA members an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games!
• Parent/Child Group Exercise classes: spend quality time together being active & having fun.
• Open Gym: enjoy free time to play ball with your kids.
• Outdoor Aquatic Fun: beat the heat this summer; swim, slide and splash with your family in our eight outdoor pools/water parks.
• Parents' Night Out: Feel confident knowing your child is happy, healthy and entertained at the YMCA while you enjoy a few hours of "me" time.
• Pool Parties: cool down with games, movies, music and more.
• Y-Change Families: Interested in building a stronger family unit? Participate in this six-week program as a family and learn how your family can live a healthier life. Concepts of healthy eating, physical activity, communication, spending time together and community service will be incorporated into the program, which meets for one and a half hours, once a week.
• Y Community Night: At the Y, we understand that families strengthen bonds when participating in enjoyable activities together. With oppor-tunities for quality time in family fun nights, game nights, events at the pools and holiday events, you’re sure to find ways to keep your family active and having fun at the Y.

• The First Tee of Hamton Roads: the YMCA's junior golf course.
• OBX Skate Park: located at the Outer Banks Family YMCA.
• Family Camp at CSB: a weekend of games & activities.

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.

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.