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Friendship never goes out of style. Refer a friend to join the Y and you'll both save 20% off monthly dues.

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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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Before & After School Care

 

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

SCHOOLS WE SERVE

Activity Schedules

 

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

 

 

Fitness Classes

Gym Schedule

Pool 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

Swim Teams

Volleyball & T-Ball

 

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

FIND YOUR TEAM
YMCA of Portsmouth outdoor pickleball complex

Serve Up Some Impact

Every serve, dink and volley at the Impact Invitational Pickleball Tournament helps kids in our community.

November 8 • YMCA of Portsmouth

Meet Us In The Kitchen

Latest news & Updates

It's Never Too Late to Start, or Start Again

Aaron and his family joined the Y in June 2012—for the second time. He had been a member once before, but shortly after joining he cancelled his membership because he wasn’t using it. “I didn’t

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Building Taking Shape at The YMCA Family Center on Granby

Less than four months since The YMCA Family Center on Granby’s groundbreaking in late August, construction has made great progress. If you stop by our new location at W. 30th and Granby Street in

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Local Outer Banks residents and YMCA members took a 7 day, 480 mile ride

From left, front: Don Pratt, Jean Pratt and Colleen Oaksmith; in the back are Sharon Serine & Sam Cotton. (Not pictured Gary Martie).

Over 1,000 cyclists began the long trek in Brevard

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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

 

Our Commitment