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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!

 

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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

Y Heroes: Beve Gillgren, Taylor Bend Family YMCA
Outside the Taylor Bend Family YMCA center in Chesapeake Virginia

Beve came to the area and knew nobody. Someone suggested the Y as a healthy, social place. She has never looked back. 

As a part of our 2017 Annual Giving Campaign, we are showcasing

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Y Heroes: Grant Anderson, Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA
Outside the Great Bridge Hickory Family YMCA center in Chesapeake Virginia

As a part of our 2017 Annual Giving Campaign, we are showcasing a different person (or family) at each of our family centers. We are calling this our Y Heroes project. This video platform is a way

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Y Heroes: Dion Merchant, Greenbrier North YMCA

Jonathan Turner is a 10-year old student at our Crestwood Intermediate after-school location.  Last year he was having academic difficulties in a couple of subjects and was placed into our

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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

 

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