Newport News Family YMCA

Ideally located in the heart of Newport News, our YMCA provides the highest quality in fitness and child care programs to residents and the business community.

This YMCA opened its doors on June 3, 1971. It was the first modern YMCA facility built on the Peninsula. The upstairs fitness center and 3 racquetball courts were added in 1977 along with the outdoor track; and in May of 2003, renovations expanded the fitness center, added a new Child Watch room and Teen Center, and added a lift. The outdoor pavilion was built as an Eagle Scout project. We're located near downtown Newport News and serve both business and family communities.

Our facility includes:

• Licensed full-day Preschool Program for ages 2 - 5 years
• Child Watch for children 6 weeks to 5 years
• Licensed Before & After School Program for ages 5 - 12 years
• Youth Watch for ages 6 to 12 years
• Full Gymnasium
• Teen Center
• Wellness Center
• Fit-For-Life Exercise Room
• Trained and Certified Professional Staff
• 25 meter Swimming Pool with inflatable slide
• Men's and Women's Locker Rooms, equipped with saunas
• Boys' and Girls' Locker Rooms
• Group Exercise Studio
• Multipurpose Room for birthday parties, health lectures, etc.
• Outside Picnic Shelter
• Sand Volleyball Court

Our preschool children love art time.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Child Watch Hours (6 weeks-5 years)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Youth Watch Hours (6-12 years)
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1. Children 12 and under must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian. (Guardians must be 18 or older.)
2. Children are not permitted to sit in the fitness area, the lobby or in a class while parents are participating in Y programs
3. Children must be signed in and out of the Y Child Watch and Youth Lobby by a parent or guardian.
4. Children are permitted to stay in the Y Child Watch for up to 2 hours. Youth are permitted to stay in the Youth Lobby for up to 2 hours.
5. Parent or guardian must remain in the building at all times while under-aged children are in the building.
6. Children must be 13 or older to utilize the Wellness Center, and must have an orientation. Children 13-15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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