23 Reasons to Be a YMCA Member in 2023 

Posted on by Hatton Gravely

The Y HELPS YOU LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE. 

  1. Our new #HealthyHabits Challenge will launch on January 2nd to help you reach all your health and wellness goals! It’s free for members to participate.
  2. When you’re a member, all fitness classes are included! 
  3. We’ll watch your kids in Child Watch while you work out.  
  4. You’re not roped into a long-term contract! You can cancel your membership anytime with 30 days notice. 
  5. Our health and wellness staff are always in our fitness room to answer your questions and keep everyone safe! 
  6. We have up-to-date equipment that is replaced regularly so our members always have the best equipment. 
  7. For those with tricky schedules, the Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA members can have 24/7 access to the wellnesses center and group fitness room. 
  8. The Y has in-house personal training packages with certified trainers to ensure you reach your 2023 goals. 
  9. When becoming a member for the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, you have the option to become a member at all three branches! We offer membership for ALL and provide financial assistance for those who need it.
  10. Your Y membership will include the online fitness streaming app, YMCA360, for FREE in 2023! 
  11. You can swim year-round! Lap lanes are available to reserve every day at all three YMCA locations. 

THE Y GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. 

  1. We provide financial assistance to families to be able to join the Y and participate in our programs. 
  2. The Y taught 1,554 children life-saving Safety Around Water skills in 2022. 
  3. We offer memberships and childcare services to eligible military families and personnel.  
  4. With our partnership with Tidelands Health, we will be hosting more health and wellness programs at all three YMCA locations in 2023! 

THE Y PROVIDES QUALITY AND SAFE CARE FOR CHILDREN. 

  1. All YMCA employees undergo extensive trainings, background checks, certifications to ensure the safety of our members. 
  2. Kids learn and have fun! Our programs are a mix of academic support and play. 
  3. Our After School program works to strengthen interpersonal and social skills of young people. 
  4. In 2023, we will be expanding our Jumpstart Preschool program, which offers half-day childcare Monday – Friday to include extra “lunch bunch” hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  5. We offer an incredible summer camp to keep children involved in academics, build friendships, enjoy physical activities, and explore their talents. 
  6. We are partnering with a new program in 2023 for Afterschool called BellXcel. BellXcel gives children access to updated data-based curriculums that continue their academics in and out of the classroom.   
  7. In 2022, 1,517 kids participated in YMCA youth sports that help shape their physical, mental, and social abilities. 
  8. The Y will be hosting Healthy Kids Day on April 29th, 2023, at all three locations!

Join the Y Today!

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Delayed Opening on Friday, Sept. 27th

 

Due to the impending Tropical Storm and potential weather conditions overnight, in order to keep our members and staff safe, all YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations will delay opening hours on Friday, September 27th, 2024.

  • Friday, September 27, 2024: All three YMCA of Coastal Carolina centers will open at 10 a.m. 
     

Please stay safe and check our website for updates.

 

Updated Hours Today

We hope you and your family stayed safe during the storm. We will resume normal operations at all three YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations at 11 a.m. today. 

  • Thursday, August 31: All three center locations will reopen at 11 a.m.
  • Friday, September 1: All three center locations will be open during normal hours.
 24-hour access will be unavailable to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA during the times the center is closed but will resume as normal tonight.