May Events Calendar

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Water Safety Month

Myrtle Beach Prayer Breakfast 

  • What: The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Community members from all faiths and backgrounds are invited to attend this event. 
  • When: May 2nd from 8 – 9 a.m. 
  • Where: Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA  
  • Tickets: Tickets include breakfast. Individual tickets are $25 and Tables of 10 are $ 250 each. 

Georgetown County Prayer Luncheon 

  • What: The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Community members from all faiths and backgrounds are invited to attend this event. 
  • When: May 2nd from 12 – 1 p.m. 
  • Where: Lands End Yacht Club, 444 Marina Dr. Georgetown, SC, 29440 
  • Tickets: Tickets include lunch. Individual Tickets are $25 and Tables of 6 are available for $150 each. 

Palmetto Giving Day  

Farmer’s Market with K-Bar Farm  

  • What: K-Bar Farm, South Carolina’s only Elderberry Farm is setting up a Farmer’s Market at the Myrtle Beach Y!   
  • Shop: Honey, Produce, Elderberry Syrup, Jams, BBQ Sauce, & More   
  • Myrtle Beach: Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA   
  • Georgetown: Tuesdays 3 – 6 p.m. at Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA  
  • Pawleys Island: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA  

Parents Night Out   

Teen Night   

  • What: Join us for a fun-filled evening in the pool! We will be hanging out in the pool watching a movie! Costs $35 per teen, ages 13-17.  
  • When: May 18th, 4-7pm  
  • Where: Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA 
  • Register: Teen Night – YMCA of Coastal Carolina 

Lifeguard Certification Course 

  • What: The first step to becoming a lifeguard is to get qualified. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina provides the training, certification, and life-saving skills needed to become a nationally certified lifeguard!  
  • When: May 17-19, 8am  
  • Where: Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA 
  • Register: Lifeguard Certification Course – YMCA of Coastal Carolina 

NFL Flag Football 

  • What: NFL FLAG is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-15. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning life lessons in teamwork. Co-ed, all abilities & skill levels welcome. Children will be split into five divisions: U6 | U8| U10 | U12 | U15. 
  • When: May 13th – July 3rd, 1-hour practices Mondays & Tuesdays, 45-minute games Wednesdays & Thursdays 
  • Where: Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA & Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA 
  • Register: NFL Flag Football – YMCA of Coastal Carolina 

Active Adults – 55 & Over Events 

Healthy Social Connection: Mahjong for Active Adults 

  • This game will stimulate cognitive skills such as pattern recognition, memory, and healthy engagement! 
  • Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA: 2 hours of fun; every Monday in the month of May (excluding Memorial Day 5/27) 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 
  • Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA: 3 hours of fun; every Tuesday in the month of May; 1:15 p.m. -4:15 p.m. 

BINGO FUN for our 55 & Up – Double the Prizes!   

  • Come join us for fun, laughter, and great connections!   
  • Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5/09 
  • Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5/10 
  • Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA: 1:45p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 5/23 

Chapin Striders Walking Club for Active Adults   

  • Staying active helps boost energy and improve your health. Come join us for a 2 Mile Walk in the Park.   
  • Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA  
  • Date(s): Every Monday in May (excluding Memorial Day 5/27)  
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 

Medicare and Retirement Plans 101: EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Presented by Medicare and Retirement Specialist, Keith Crolley 

  • Complimentary one-hour educational seminar; learn how to make easy decisions with Medicare and Retirement plans. The sessions will cover Medicare basics, different coverage options, enrollment process and more!  
  • Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5/15 
  • Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA: 1:45p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 5/16 
  • Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5/17 (Aerobics Studio) 

YMCA on Wheels – Low Impact class at Surfside Beach Library  

  • In partnership with Claire Chapin Epps YMCA, our Active Adult-low impact class provides options for community members to enjoy. We bring the Y to you!  
  • Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Dr. Surfside Beach,  
  • Date(s): Friday, May 10th & 24th; 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  

YMCA on Wheels – Low Impact class at Bethel A.M.E Church 

  • In partnership with Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA, our Active Adult-low impact class provides options for community members to enjoy. We bring the Y to you!  
  • Bethel A.M.E Church, 417 Broad St. Georgetown, S.C.; 
  • Date(s): 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.  

SUMMER CAMPS 

All Day Summer Camp 

  • About: Y Camp is a safe, supportive environment where staff start with the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as the foundation and design an exciting experience for campers with fun activities that focus on developing character and leadership skills. Whether you’re considering a traditional day camp or specialty camp, summer at the Y is an adventure you don’t want to miss. 
  • Locations: Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Georgetown 
  • Details & Registration: Summer Camp 2024 – YMCA of Coastal Carolina (coastalcarolinaymca.org) 

Preschool Camp   

  • Ages: 2-4  
  • Time: 8:00am-12:00pm  
  • Dates: June 10th – August 30th   
  • Location: Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA  
  • Join us for a summer of exploring, fun, and sunshine! Preschool Camp provides campers with an opportunity to enjoy all the exciting experiences and opportunities that summer has to offer. Children explore and grow best through planned, age-appropriate activities. The Y’s quality programming is centered around our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility where we designed an exciting, hands-on learning environment for kids that fosters growth and imagination. We want the kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun while taking part in many unique experiences, adventures, building self-esteem, developing interpersonal skills, and making lasting friendships and memories. Preschool campers will participate in a variety of activities including but not limited to, crafts, STEM, games, swimming, outdoor & indoor play, field trips and so much more!  
  • Register: https://www.coastalcarolinaymca.org/programs/21378805/?locations=13#division_21380588  

Surf Camp  

Specialty Camps 

Swim Programs 

Personal Training 

  • Therapeutic Release 
  • Personal Training 

July 4th Hours 

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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.