Monthly Events & Programs

FEBRUARY

Programs

Join us at designated branches for homeschool gym and swim classes. Currently offered at The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA (Shrewsbury) and York Branch YMCA locations. Registration is required monthly!

Where:

Registration starts now! CLICK HERE

Sibling Discount: First two children are normal rates, any sibling after will be half price.

The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course provides youth who want to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. The course helps participants develop leadership skills, build a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and guide children’s behavior. Participants also learn about basic child care and basic first aid. It helps youth develop leadership and business skills they can apply to many areas of their lives. All participants will also receive ARC certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Where & When: 

Students will get a Babysitter’s Training Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide (provides step-by-step instructions to handle common emergencies such as bee stings and asthma attacks) and a CD-ROM with the tools needed to run their babysitting business including client organizer, printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes, a resume template and interactive exercises to help reinforce skills and more.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP) is a lifestyle change program proven to reduce the number of cases of Type 2 Diabetes by 58% for adults, and by 71% for seniors.

Program Description:

  • Evidence-based program
  • CDC approved curriculum
  • Small group supportive environment
  • 25 FUN sessions delivered over ONE YEAR – 16 weekly, 3 every-other week, and 6 monthly sessions
  • Facilitated by a certified lifestyle coach.

Goals:

  • Lose 5 -7 percent of body weight
  • Gradually increase physical activity 150 weekly minutes
  • Healthy eating
  • Portion control

Eligibility:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Overweight with BMI of 25 or greater
  • Diagnosed with prediabetes via one of the three blood test or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Location:

  • Virtual
  • In person

For York County clients, contact Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884 ext. 248 for more info

For Lancaster County clients, contact Jessica Rodriguez at [email protected] or call 717-464-4000 x1220

CLICK HERE for more information!

Whether you are dealing with stress, rehabbing an injury or looking for recovery after a workout, we have you covered. Treatments are a hybrid of different hands-on modalities of massage as needed. The focus is on returning balance to the spirit, mind and body.

Sessions offered:

  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 90 minutes

WHERE: City Center YMCA

CLICK HERE to register!

Reach your health and wellness goals the SMART way!

What YOU get:

  • ONE Dedicated Personal Coach
  • ONE 1 Hour Orientation
  • THREE 1 Hour Personal Training Sessions
  • Next Steps For Success

WHERE: 

  • York Branch YMCA
  • The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
  • Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA
  • City Center YMCA
  • Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA

ONLY $75 for all 3 Sessions

*Available to NEW Members within the first 2 weeks of joining,

Registrations start NOW – CLICK HERE to get started!

CLICK HERE for more info on our different swim sessions!

This class is designed for beginner through advanced swimmers.  Pool is set aside for this class only! Focus on proper stroke technique and endurance.

CLICK HERE for more information.

*If the YMCA holds class but your child is absent due to illness, you will need to provide a doctor’s note to Tammy Shore (Aquatic Director) to schedule a make-up during your currently enrolled session.

Join us for non-stop, fast-paced games using soft rubber coated foam balls. Adults can play with or against your teen or come without a teen, and teens can play with or against your parent(s) or come without an adult. 

WHERE: All YMCA locations

Teams formed each Sunday for recreational play. 

Must be at least 11 years old to play.

CLICK HERE to register!

Events

🕺💃 Dance the night away with our 1st Annual Sweetheart Dance at our Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA.

Where and Where:

Enjoy light refreshments, games, and door prize – registration starts now!

Welcome to Parents Night Out! Once a month drop your kids with us where we swim every other month and have themed activities other months. These activities include crafting, games in the gym, and learning/discovery events all designed and customized to be engaging and entertaining for each age group. We typically have pizza, water and a snack for the kids during the event.

MARCH

Programs

On Family Nerftag Day, families will work together on teams to capture the flag while playing with Nerf blasters. Blasters and darts will be available for the first 20 families who register, so sign up now! Don’t worry if you don’t make the first 20, you can still join in on the fun by bringing your own equipment.

Remember, safety first! All participants must provide and wear eye protection. Additionally, the minimum age to play is 6 years old.

Where: York Branch YMCA

When: 3/5 from 1:30-2:30 pm

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to bond with your family while engaging in some friendly competition! We hope to see you there. 🤗

Sign up here!

Join us at designated branches for homeschool gym and swim classes. Currently offered at The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA (Shrewsbury) and York Branch YMCA locations. Registration is required monthly!

Where:

Registration starts now! CLICK HERE

Sibling Discount: First two children are normal rates, any sibling after will be half price.

The Alzheimer’s Association® provides care and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through free, high-quality education programs sponsored by the YMCA of the Roses. These individual education sessions cover a variety of topics on Alzheimer and Dementia.

These 30 to 60 minute virtual & in-person classes are led by a certified YMCA facilitator. Each session includes Q&A opportunities for discussion and will provide participants with the most up to date information regarding each topic. 

Please register to participate – CLICK HERE to get started!

For York County clients, contact Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884 x248

For Lancaster County clients, contact Jessica Rodriguez at [email protected] or call 717-464-4000 x1220

Reach your health and wellness goals the SMART way!

What YOU get:

  • ONE Dedicated Personal Coach
  • ONE 1 Hour Orientation
  • THREE 1 Hour Personal Training Sessions
  • Next Steps For Success

WHERE: 

  • York Branch YMCA
  • The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
  • Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA
  • City Center YMCA
  • Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA

ONLY $75 for all 3 Sessions

*Available to NEW Members within the first 2 weeks of joining,

Registrations start NOW – CLICK HERE to get started!

Whether you are dealing with stress, rehabbing an injury or looking for recovery after a workout, we have you covered. Treatments are a hybrid of different hands-on modalities of massage as needed. The focus is on returning balance to the spirit, mind and body.

Sessions offered:

  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 90 minutes

WHERE: City Center YMCA

CLICK HERE to register!

Events

More details coming soon!
More details coming soon!
Join us for Banking &budgeting basics, part of the Bank on your success program at Truist. This interactive session will show you how to choose a bank account and assemble a budget that will serve your goals for years to come.
 
Where: TechRev York at 301 W. Market St, York, PA 17401
When: March 21 at 6 PM
 
Contact Jose Santiago at [email protected] for more info!
Join us for a fun twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt! Bring a swimsuit and towel because this Easter egg hunt is in the pool!
 
Each participant will hunt and claim their eggs and keep an eye out for the golden egg to win a special prize!
 
Participants are required to bring their own basket for their Easter eggs. Children ages 0-5 years old and non-swimmers are required to have a parent in the water.
 
Participants must register at the front desk prior to the event, space is limited.
 
WHEN: March 25
 
Open swim will be available after the egg hunt as well!
 
For more information or to register:
Join us for Parent & Child Yoga & Craft!
 
This is being offered FREE of charge for our members.
Yoga mats are provided.
 
Ages 3 months- 3 years of age. Ivy Rehab for Kids will be running the event.
 
When: March 1 from 12:30-1:30 PM
Where: Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA
 
Please register in advance – visit https://bit.ly/3hvfxd2 to get started!