Easter Egg Dive-In
This family activity in the YMCA pool is sure to be fun for you and your children at 6 p.m. March 22. Wear your suits and be ready to get wet!
Summer Programs
Summer schedule of programs are available at the front desk.
March Membership Madness
Purchase a new membership at any branch during the month of March. Pay a joining fee equal to the day’s date. Draw a seed in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. If you are lucky enough to draw one of the final four teams, you win a fabulous prize.
Aquatics at the Y
Hammerhead Swim Team will be held April 12 to May 28.
The Masters Swim Club is an adult swim program open to those age 18 years and older.
A boater safety course is offered at the YMCA from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15. According to S.C. law, anyone younger than 16 must complete a boater safety course to operate a boat or jet ski over 15 horsepower. Although the course is free, you must sign up because class size is limited. This class is open to all ages, but parents must accompany children younger than age 8. You must present your Social Security Card to be certified.
Lifeguard classes and re-certification classes are being offered April 25-29 and May 16-20.
CPR and first aid classes are also offered monthly through the YMCA.
Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Camp will be held 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5-9.
Health Tips
Adults need 30 minutes of physical activity on five or more days a week to be healthy; children and teens need 60 minutes of activity a day for their health.
Thirty to 60 minutes of activity broken into smaller segments of 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day also has significant health benefits.
Three Elements of Fitness
If you’ve ever watched children on a playground, you’ve seen the three elements of fitness in action. The child runs away from the one who’s “it” (endurance), crosses the monkey bars (strength) and bends down to tie his or her shoes (flexibility).
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