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Membership

 

There's something for everyone at the Y! From group exercise classes to wellness programs and drop-in childcare, membership has it all.

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Preschool

 

Now enrolling preschool in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach

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Activity Schedules

 

Find fun, motivating fitness classes, gym schedules, and more!

 

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Improve Your Water Skills

 

Safe swimming is a life skill everyone deserves to know. Start swim lessons today!

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Fall Sports

 

Registration is open for fall sports! Save when you register early for soccer, flag football, cheer, volleyball and more.

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YMCA/Virginia Zoo Swap

 

Enjoy free, unlimited admission to the Virginia Zoo through August 31.

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Latest news & Updates

Y Heroes: Kesha McDuffie, Effingham Street Family YMCA
Outside the Effingham Family YMCA center in Portsmouth Virginia

"The Y is a safe place where I know my daughter is well cared for while I’m at work during the Before- and After-School Care program. The hours work perfectly for my schedule, and I know her

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Refocus with Recess
Kid in blue shirt with yellow skull on an outdoor playground

Play Hard, Achieve Greater!

Recess provides our children with a much-needed break during their day, yet as the CDC reports, only eight states require school recess, and

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Y Heroes: Caleb Dejonge, Y on Granby
Outside the Granby Family YMCA center in Norfolk Virginia

Caleb Dejonge is a 24 year-old adult with diverse abilities. He has been a Y on Granby member since we opened three years ago. Currently, he is in the care of a guardian and lives with another

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A group of portraits showing the diversity of our community

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome. ~Arthur Chan

 

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