Jeep Rogers Family YMCA

🛶☀️ Adventure, laughter, and memories made!

A couple of weeks ago, our Teen Campers enjoyed a fun-filled day exploring the water at Sesquicentennial State Park! From paddling around the lake to spending time with friends, it was the perfect opportunity to unplug, enjoy the outdoors, and make summer memories together. 🌿💦

At Y Camp, teens get to experience new adventures, build friendships, and create moments they’ll remember for years to come. 💙

📚✏️ Help Local Students Start the School Year Ready!
The YMCA of Columbia is proud to partner with United Way of the Midlands for the Ready, Set, Supply School Supply Drive!
Now through Thursday, July 22, we're collecting new school supplies to help local students and teachers begin the school year with confidence.
📍 Drop off donations at:
• Northwest Family YMCA
• Ballentine Family YMCA
• Downtown YMCA
• Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
Most-needed items include:
✔️ #2 Pencils
✔️ Crayons
✔️ Glue Sticks
✔️ Composition Notebooks
✔️ Copy Paper
✔️ EXPO Markers
✔️ Clorox Wipes
✔️ Hand Sanitizer
…and more!
Every donation helps equip a child for a successful school year. 💙
Learn more: https://www.uway.org/readysetsupply

📚 Success starts with support. Our Afterschool Care program provides dedicated homework time and caring staff who help children stay on track academically while having fun. Enroll now: https://columbiaymca.org/child-care-camps/afterschool/?selectedCategories=CAT23291357

🍋 Support Our Young Entrepreneurs! 💼

This week, our Teen Campers have been learning what it takes to start a business—from brainstorming an idea and creating marketing flyers to securing a "startup loan" from the bank to bring their vision to life!

Now it's time to put their hard work into action with their very own Lemonade Stand! Stop by, grab a refreshing drink, and encourage these future business leaders as they gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, teamwork, budgeting, and customer service.

📍 Pick Up/Drop Off Lane
🗓️ Today & Tomorrow
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

🍋 Regular Lemonade – $2.00
🍓 Strawberry Lemonade – $2.50

Every purchase helps support their learning experience—and puts a smile on a young entrepreneur's face! We hope to see you there! 💛

Want to do work that matters? 🙌 Join the Columbia YMCA and help create meaningful experiences for our community. Positions vary by location. https://columbiaymca.org/careers/

🏃‍♀️ Skills. Sportsmanship. Fun.
That's what YMCA Youth Soccer is all about. Players of all skill levels are welcome as they learn the fundamentals of soccer and enjoy weekly games with friends.
⚽ Season runs August 17–October 17.
Sign up today:
https://columbiaymca.org/sports/youth/soccer/?selectedCategories=TAG1041

🎆 Our little artists had a blast getting creative before the holiday! 🇺🇸

Last week, our preschoolers celebrated Independence Day by making colorful fireworks paintings using forks instead of paintbrushes! 🍴🎨 The result? Bright, festive masterpieces full of creativity and fun.

We love watching our youngest learners explore new art techniques while building fine motor skills and letting their imaginations shine. ❤️🤍💙

Water safety starts with swim lessons 💙 Make the YMCA part of your family’s healthy, active lifestyle.
Sign up today at https://columbiaymca.org/aquatics/swim-lessons/?selectedCategories=TAG9352