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YMCA of the Chesapeake Youth Programs include options for camp, day camp, swim, swim lessons, youth sports, group exercise classes, land group exercise classes, water group exercise classes, summer enrichment programs, mentoring, diabetes prevention programs, and cancer support. The program also offers programs that teach children to swim and programs that prepare children six months to five years old for kindergarten. A Stay & Play child-minding service is available for children while a parent remains on-site.
• Ages: 0–10 years old
• Schedule: Branches offer morning through evening hours on weekdays and weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays, with specific hours varying by location
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is described as a founding nonprofit organization and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Membership privileges include access to all YMCA of the Chesapeake locations and to all Ys in the State of Maryland and participating Ys throughout the country, along with over 300 free land and water group exercise classes. With membership, families receive reduced rates on swim lessons, day camp, youth sports, and other programs. The Stay & Play service is available for children six weeks to ten years old for up to two hours per day, and a parent must stay in the facility or on the premises and be able to resume responsibility for the child’s supervision. The YMCA of the Chesapeake provides crucial programs and services to more than 50,000 people every year, has over 35,000 members, turns no one away due to inability to pay, and provides over $2,000,000 in financial assistance to over 20,000 participants every year. The organization states a mission of working side-by-side with neighbors to address critical community needs, including support for kids, health improvement, and support for vulnerable young people, and is dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. People from many backgrounds come together at the Y to volunteer and support outreach programs made possible by donors.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
• Ages: 0–10 years old
• Schedule: Branches offer morning through evening hours on weekdays and weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays, with specific hours varying by location
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is described as a founding nonprofit organization and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Membership privileges include access to all YMCA of the Chesapeake locations and to all Ys in the State of Maryland and participating Ys throughout the country, along with over 300 free land and water group exercise classes. With membership, families receive reduced rates on swim lessons, day camp, youth sports, and other programs. The Stay & Play service is available for children six weeks to ten years old for up to two hours per day, and a parent must stay in the facility or on the premises and be able to resume responsibility for the child’s supervision. The YMCA of the Chesapeake provides crucial programs and services to more than 50,000 people every year, has over 35,000 members, turns no one away due to inability to pay, and provides over $2,000,000 in financial assistance to over 20,000 participants every year. The organization states a mission of working side-by-side with neighbors to address critical community needs, including support for kids, health improvement, and support for vulnerable young people, and is dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. People from many backgrounds come together at the Y to volunteer and support outreach programs made possible by donors.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
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