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SCHOOLS WE SERVE

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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!

 

Fitness Classes

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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

Realistic Fitness Goals

Another January is behind us, but hopefully New Year's resolutions are not a thing of the past already. It's not too late to set goals, but reaching those goals can be a challenge. Here Clayton, a

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Generations Working Together For A Better Us.

"We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give."
—Winston Churchill

On January 30, 2016, 42 YMCA volunteers stuffed 180 “blessing

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Living a Balanced Life

Contributed by Nicole Bolding. Nicole oversees both Membership and Health & Wellness at the Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth.

I spent a lot of time contemplating all

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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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