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FIND YOUR AFTER-SCHOOL JOY.

Now enrolling for before & after-school care

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

Gym Schedule

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

5 Days of Action
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Join Five Days of Action® to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 21-25

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as part of our commitment to protecting the children

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Slay Summer. Work at the Y.
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We’re Hiring 700 Seasonal Staff!

Summer hits different at the Y, and we want you to be a part of it! We're on the lookout for up to 700 new teammates to make this summer

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2025/2026 Before and After Care Registration
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Save the date! The countdown begins for before and after care enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year. To ensure a smooth enrollment process, we've staggered the opening dates across several days

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome. ~Arthur Chan

 

Our Commitment