Warmer weather is on its way and our new Summer Program Guides are out! Check out everything that we have planned, you're sure to find something for everyone!
Summer Program Registration Now Open!
Summer Program guides are now available and registration is open!
We have many programs planned for these next few months, including dance classes, new group exercise classes, swim lessons, and more!
May is here, and we have two ways to save this spring!
We are waiving the joining fee for new members AND rewarding members who refer a friend (and the friend!) with 20% off of their monthly dues (as long both remain members). Learn more about these specials in the link below!
In observance of Memorial Day, all YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge branches will be open from 9:00 am-2:00 on Monday, May 30th.
Y After School Registration Open!
Our Salem City Y After School program is for children ages 5-12 years old attending Salem City Schools Monday- Friday during the 2022-2023 school year. Save half off the registration fee if you register by May 31st!
May is National Safety Around Water month, and here at the Y, we host many programs centered around that topic. These include swim lessons and our Y Splash program. Check out our NEW blog post in the link below to learn ways to stay safe around water this summer.
Have you checked out our Teen Center? Our Youth and Family team have created lots of fun activities for your teens to get engaged in during their time at the Y!
Be sure to take advantage of our Stay & Play child watch program! Your children ages 6 weeks to 10 years will be entertained in a fun, caring environment in Stay & Play, filled with developmentally appropriate toys and activities so that you can enjoy time at the Y.
New YMCA360 releases include Aqua Dance, Upper Body 3, Y Box Turbo and more! YMCA360 is an awesome member benefit that you can explore from the comfort of your own home.
Gaining confidence and becoming comfortable with our exercise equipment is a great way to get started with the Y. Get your child ages 12-13 familiar with how to safely use our strength equipment for a lifetime of fitness! Contact the Wellness Desk for more information!
Fit Start
Fit Start is a free series of three one-on-one sessions with our Wellness Staff to familiarize you with our cardio and strength equipment. Participants will also learn more about our Group Exercise Classes and Wellness Programs. The goal is to help our members safely start their fitness journey! Contact the Wellness Desk to get started.
Basketball Camp
Saturday, May 14th
Ages 5-14
10 am - 1 pm
Lucy Addison Middle School
Join the Gainsboro YMCA for this one-day basketball camp with the TWIN Hoops Training and Development School. Register Today! Contact the Gainsboro YMCA at 540-344-9622.
Youth Cardio Orientation
Your child ages 9 to 11 can use our cardio equipment, with Mom or Dad by their side! Sign up for an appointment with a Wellness Coach so they can safely learn their way around our cardio equipment. To get started, stop by the Wellness Desk.
May App Challenge
Move Forward in May with this milage challenge! Do at least 5000 steps a day (4 km / 2.5 mi) to keep your physical and mental health! At the end of the challenge, we will choose one random winner from each branch who has completed at least 58 miles to win a prize!
