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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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Pool Schedule

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

YMCA camp counselors kick off the 2015 summer day camp season

Have you ever wondered what goes into ensuring a successful summer camp program that serves thousands of children across South Hampton Roads, northeast North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of

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How the YMCA Helped Shape America

The YMCA was founded in London in 1844. Since that time it has transformed itself in many ways, responding to the needs of changing communities over the years. The Y continues to make an impact on

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People of the Y: Lauren Byrd
African American young child with YMCA female staff in a bright green shirt indoors with students in the background.

 

Lauren Byrd, site director in the YMCA After-School Program at Pioneer Elementary School in Suffolk, VA. She loves her job and the role she plays enriching the lives of young people

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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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