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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: Karen & Eduardo, Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Outside the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA center in Norfolk Virginia

Karen has a job that starts early in the morning. The Y was the only before-school child care site for her son to attend in those early hours before school. Karen is eternally grateful for the

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Volunteerism: Getting by with a little help from a friend!
People shaking hands over a counter

Thank the Volunteers in Your Life During National Volunteer Week

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is encouraging community members to use National Volunteer Week (April 23-

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Sentara/Y at Edinburgh Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
Ribbon cutting ceremony outside the front lobby of a building

The partnership between Sentara and the YMCA continues at the Y at Edinburgh in Chesapeake, VA.

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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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