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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Hollingsworth Outdoor Center

Juneteenth is a holiday that marks the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas in 1865. We celebrate the emancipation at the Hollingsworth Outdoor Center, which is the site of a 19th century plantation. This year, we celebrate Juneteenth from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Join us for living history demonstrations, hands on activities, and lunch. Click here for more details.

New! Swim lessons in Travelers Rest

The George I. Theisen Family YMCA is excited to announce that swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 14 years will be offered for the Travelers Rest community this summer.  A six-week session will be offered on Mondays from July 8-Aug. 12 at Green Valley Country Club.  On July 1, we will have an Assessment Day from 9-11am for those children that are not sure what specific class they should register. Click here for more.    

2013 Caine Halter Y Sprint Triathlon

Congratulations to everyone who competed and completed the fifth annual Caine Halter Sprint Triathlon. We look forward to 2014! For this year's results, visit Set Up Events.

Register online for Y Camp Greenville

Parents, you asked for it, and we're bringing it: Online registration for Y Camp Greenville.You can now register your child for a week up on Standingstone Mountain enjoying traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, pottery, arts and crafts, archery, hiking, nature adventures, and. And, since you're a YMCA of Greenville member, you enjoy a significant discount as our thanks for being a YMCA member. Click here to get started.       

When school's out, Summer Day Camp is in

School is out for the summer, and day camp has begun. There is still time for your kids to join us for the best summer ever. There are summer day camp programs for all ages and interests, from sports camps to arts camps. Browse the summer day camp brochure online, or download a copy to look at later. Registration is open now.

LiveWell Park Hop scavenger hunt

You should get out more. With all the parks in Greenville County, there are plenty of places to get out and be active with your family. To help you navigate all the parks our county has to offer, our partner, LiveWell, introduces the Park Hop scavenger hunt. Download your Park Hop passport and get hoppin'!

We are your partner for good health

At the Y, you can expect a place to help you have a healthy summer. Whether you're looking to forge a healthier lifestyle or want some new activities for your kids, the Y has something for everybody. Mom can enjoy a yoga class or get her groove on in ZUMBA, while dad hits the weights or sweats it out in Beast Mode. And kids learn to swim or make new friends playing sports or in our Summer Day Camp programs. And at the Y, you can expect to make connections that you won't make anywhere else -- connections with staff, and connections with other members. To see what all the Y has to offer, take a look at our June 2013 Program Guide.

PATH Kids Splash & Dash

Who says adults have to have all the fun? The YMCA and Greenville Health System are teaming up for the PATH Kids Splash & Dash Series. These kids' duathlons are designed to get children 3-16 moving and compete in a multi-sport event. There are three chances to participate. On June 22 at the GHS Life Center, July 20 at the Caine Halter Family Y, and Aug. 3 at the GHS Family Y. Click here for details and online registration.