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- NUTRITION COACHING AT THE YMCA
Port Royal, SC (February 20, 2012)- Wardle Family YMCA offers first-class options for healthy living. Membership to the YMCA includes full access to the fitness center, 25-yard indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, childcare while you workout and personal training with our dedicated and skilled trainers. The Y has always prided itself on listening to members, assessing [...]
- BEAUFORT COUNTY YMCA WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Port Royal, SC (Feb. 16, 2012)- Our 2011 Annual Meeting was a great success last week. The event was catered by Berry Island Café and Captured Moments Photography so graciously photographed the event! More than 60 YMCA members, employees, Board and Committee members were in attendance and 2011 year-end results were presented. The YMCA also [...]
- YMCA YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW
Port Royal, SC (February 14, 2012)- Registration for Youth Soccer league is underway at the Wardle Family YMCA and will continue until March 12. The league is open to both boys and girls ages 3-12 and is a great way to learn the fundamentals of soccer and sportsmanship, as well as develop a physical activity [...]
- THE “YMCA DOZEN”
Port Royal, SC (Feb. 1, 2012)- Individuals and families who join the Wardle Family YMCA before February 29, 2012 can receive a 14 month membership for the price of 12. Not only will individuals and families receive 2 months free, the YMCA will also waive the joining fee when they sign up for an annual [...]
- Jcpenney grant helps More Children in Beaufort County Participate in YMCA Afterschool Programs
Port Royal (Jan. 25, 2012)- The YMCA of Beaufort County was one of 235 Ys nationwide to receive a $5,000 grant from jcpenney to provide more school-aged children with financial assistance to attend afterschool programs at the Y. As a result, more children in the Beaufort County community, who otherwise could not afford to participate, have [...]
- YMCA FOOTBALL CAMP
Port Royal, SC (Jan. 20, 2012)- Registration for football camp is happening now at the Wardle Family YMCA and will continue until Jan. 28th. The camp is open to both boys and girls ages 7-11 and is a great way to learn the fundamentals of football and sportsmanship while developing a physical activity routine. [...]
- YMCA THANKS SPONSORS
Port Royal, S.C (Jan. 2) – The New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Lock-in was a huge success for the Wardle Family YMCA. Dozens of children enjoyed fun and games throughout the night and even rang in 2012 watching the televisions on the treadmills in the fitness room! This event was made possible through generous donations from [...]
- Set New Year’s Resolutions that Strengthen Your Life and Your Community
Port Royal, SC (Dec. 21, 2011)- The New Year is a time for new beginnings! For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. [...]
- YMCA Rockin’ Lock-IN
Port Royal, S.C (Dec. 20) – The YMCA of Beaufort County is hosting a lock-in for children ages 7-13. The lock-in will be New Year’s Eve on Friday, December 31st from 5PM-8AM. This event will be 15 hours packed full of fun activities for your child including, rolling video game bus, Wii, Tux the Clown, [...]
- YMCA INTRODUCES YOUTH CHEERLEADING INTO SPORTS LINE-UP
Port Royal, SC (Nov. 28, 2011)- Wardle Family YMCA is introducing youth cheerleading for the first time ever! Boys and girls ages 4-10 are encouraged to participate in this exciting sport and registration is open until January 9, 2012. YMCA cheerleaders will perform at YMCA basketball games and will learn plenty of new cheers by [...]
- YMCA OFFERS THE GIFT OF HEALTH
Port Royal, SC (Nov. 22, 2011) – The Wardle Family YMCA is not only a place to workout and swim, it’s a place for the community to come for lifelong health and well-being both physically and spiritually. This holiday season; consider a YMCA gift card for your next gift. This gift is the perfect way [...]
- YMCA RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEWLY RENOVATED CLASSROOMS
Port Royal, SC (Nov. 18, 2011) – Wardle Family YMCA is proud to announce the opening of their new Child Development Classrooms. Capital collected from the Boots & Bling Fundraiser and Silent Auction on November 5th, helped transform dated classrooms and offices into fully functioning classrooms with wash stations and exit doors to the outdoor, [...]
- YMCA “LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP”
Port Royal, S.C (Nov. 22, 2011) – The YMCA of Beaufort County is hosting a Little Elves Workshop for children ages three months and up. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th from 10AM-4PM and gives you plenty of time to finish your Christmas shopping while we watch your kids! This event will be [...]
- Wardle Family YMCA celebrates Military Family Month during November
[Port Royal, Nov., 8, 2011] – During Military Family Month, the Wardle Family YMCA is saluting those who serve our country and their families. The Wardle Family YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, and that strengthening begins with ensuring all people are welcome and can find connectedness – as in the case [...]
- FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP WITH BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH WORKSHOP
Port Royal, SC (Oct. 26, 2011)- The YMCA is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being throughout the community. With fitness and wellness programs, youth sports and childcare programs the Y reaches a great deal of the population; however, the Y is now offering a 6-week workshop and FREE Membership for those individuals living with a [...]
- YMCA KIDS YOGA ADDRESSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Port Royal, SC (Oct., 19) – As the number of obese and overweight children across the country rises, the YMCA wants to help kids stay active with a brand new class- KIDS YOGA. The 30-minute class is every Tuesday at 4PM and facilitated by long-time yoga instructor- Sally Moona. “Getting children involved in fitness at [...]
- YMCA of Beaufort County Invites Supporters to Donate ‘Pennies From Heaven’ at JCPenney
Port Royal, SC. 10/12/11 – From Oct. 12-25, 2011, shoppers at the JCPenney store at Cross Creek Mall are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their purchases and donating the difference to a local afterschool program. YMCA of Beaufort County, a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living [...]
- YMCA HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL BOOTS & BLING FUNDRAISER
Port Royal, S.C (Oct. 11, 2011) – The Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its second annual 2011 Boots & Bling Fundraiser and silent auction on Saturday, November 5th from 6:30pm-11pm at Butler Marine on Lady’s Island. Boots & Bling is this year’s major fundraiser for capital improvements to the Y. The event will feature five [...]
- Y HOSTS “STRESS RELIEF FOR HEALTHY AGING” SEMINAR
Port Royal, SC (Oct. 6, 2011)- More than ever, adults today are under stress. While the sources of stress vary, there’s no doubt that stress has negative effects on health, and that it can accelerate the aging process. Hospice Care of America and the YMCA of Beaufort County invite you to our FREE seminar on [...]
- THE “YMCA DOZEN”
Port Royal, SC (Oct. 4, 2011)- Individuals and families who join the Wardle Family YMCA before October 31, 2011 can receive a 14 month membership for the price of 12. Not only will individuals and families receive 2 months free, the YMCA will also waive the joining fee. Depending on the membership type, that’s a [...]
- FREE SWIMSUITS FOR YMCA KIDS
Port Royal, SC (9/28/11)- Over 100 children receiving YMCA financial assistance and program scholarships will be given a free swimsuit and matching swim cap thanks to a generous donation from an organization wishing to remain anonymous. More than 100 swimsuits and caps, in multiple sizes and super-trendy colors were shipped to the YMCA with directions [...]
- BEAUFORT COUNTY YMCA HOSTS FREE PUPPY PLUNGE
Port Royal, SC (Sept.12, 2011) – To kick-off this year’s PUPPY PLUNGE event, all canines are invited to take a dip in the YMCA outdoor pool at no cost! The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 10AM-1PM and will continue on the first Saturday of each consecutive month. Following the FREE kick-off event, [...]
- The YMCA of Beaufort County Helps Children and Teens in Need of a Safe Place to Go After School
Port Royal, S.C (August 22, 2011) – When the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place to go when their parents are still at work or away from home. According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children nationwide [...]
- “FIT OVER FIFTY” AEROBICS CLASS AT YMCA
Port Royal, SC (August 17, 2011)- Wardle Family YMCA has a variety of classes offered at various times throughout the day. Approximately two months ago, the YMCA introduced Fit Over Fifty, a class encouraging members over the age of fifty to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. This low impact class includes basic aerobic [...]
- YMCA HOSTS WOMEN’S SAFETY AND SELF-DEFENSE CLASS
Port Royal, S.C (July 28, 2011) – Wardle Family YMCA will be hosting a Women’s Safety and Self-Defense class on Thursday, August 11th at 6:30PM. This class is designed for young ladies heading to college or for the everyday woman making a trip to the grocery store. The class facilitator, Denice Davis, pairs personal experience [...]
- YMCA OF BEAUFORT COUNTY INVITES SUPPORTERS TO DONATE ‘PENNIES FROM HEAVEN’ AT JCPENNEY
Port Royal, SC. July 26, 2011– To support afterschool programs across the country, JCPenney launched a nationwide philanthropic campaign that invites customers to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their purchases and donating the difference to local organizations, including YMCA of Beaufort County. Donations made through “pennies from heaven” will provide [...]
- YMCA SWIM TEAM RANKED 8TH in STATE
Port Royal, SC (July 20, 2011 – The Beaufort YMCA Aquatic Club, the Tigersharks, placed 8th in the state of South Carolina YMCA summer league championship on July 16-17th, held in Newberry SC. The team, which consisted of Hunter Johnson, Mary Barras, Joseph Barras, JP Barras, Tim Barras, Laura Barras, Maya Bostwick, Carsyn Bostwick, Sam [...]
- GENEROUS DONATION HELPS THE Y “GO GREEN”
Port Royal, S.C (July 12) – Summer is inevitably the busiest time for the Wardle Family YMCA. More than 250 children swarm the Y each morning in hopes of making lasting friendships and memories at summer camp. Monday, July 11th marked the first day of “Camp Growing Green” and 17 Y campers embarked on a [...]
- YMCA SAYS THANK-YOU!
Port Royal, S.C (June 23) – The summer excitement has begun at the Wardle Family YMCA. The Y currently has over 250 children enrolled in summer camp and 200 children participating in swim lessons! The YMCA wants to extend a huge thank-you to the Beaufort community for their generous support in this year’s Annual Scholarship [...]
- FLAG FOOTBALL AT YMCA
Port Royal, SC (June 27, 2011)- Registration for Youth Flag Football league kicks-off at the Wardle Family YMCA on Tuesday, July 5th and will continue until August 12th. The league is open to both boys and girls ages 6-12 and is a great way to learn the fundamentals of football and sportsmanship, as well as [...]
- WARDLE FAMILY YMCA THANKS COMMUNITY
Port Royal, S.C (June 23) – The summer excitement has begun at the Wardle Family YMCA. The Y currently has over 250 children enrolled in summer camp and 200 children participating in swim lessons! The YMCA wants to extend a huge thank-you to the Beaufort community for their generous support in this year’s Annual Scholarship [...]
- BRITISH SOCCER CAMP
Port Royal, SC (June 30, 2011 – The Wardle Family YMCA and Challenger Sports have teamed up again offering an exciting soccer experience for all age groups. Challenger Sports is the leader in youth soccer coaching in both the USA and Canada, and their partnership with the Y reflects a commitment to focusing on the [...]
- BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH at the YMCA
Port Royal, SC (Apr. 12, 2011)- The YMCA is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being throughout the community. With fitness and wellness programs, youth sports and childcare programs the Y reaches a great deal of the population; however, the Y is now offering a 6-week workshop for those individuals living with a chronic disease such [...]
- EXERCISE A THON-June 4TH
EXERCISE WITH A PURPOSE USE YOUR ENERGY AND JOIN A GROUP OF AEROBICS INSTRUCTORS TO SUPPORT THE YMCA’S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN. The Scholarship Campaign is designed to offer discounted programs and memberships to individuals and families in need. Your donation will help with this effort! DOOR PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
- YMCA BEIJING MISSION TRIP-Jul. 13-Aug. 1
WHO & WHAT? The Wardle Family YMCA, YMCA Beijing, Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal) and Community Bible Church have teamed up to offer you a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel abroad and learn the language and culture of another country. WHEN & WHERE? There are 3 trip dates to choose from spanning July 13th-August [...]
