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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.

Preschool

 

Now enrolling preschool in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach

Before & After School Care

 

Safe, fun, and flexible—at the Y, kids choose their activities while families get peace of mind.

Activity Schedules

 

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

 

 

Fitness Classes

Gym Schedule

Improve Your Water Skills

 

Safe swimming is a life skill everyone deserves to know. Start swim lessons today!
Already a seasoned swimmer? Check out joining a swim team!

 

Swim Lessons

Volleyball & T-Ball

 

Registration is open for volleyball and t-ball. Games begin in November.

Latest news & Updates

"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

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

Not everyone realizes that the YMCA is a nonprofit organization. With our doors open to all, the Y brings together people from all backgrounds and supports those who need us the most. Here are the

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

 

Our Commitment