Ballentine Family YMCA

Overview

• Ballentine Family YMCA is a family-oriented fitness and wellness center offering a wide range of health, exercise, and community programs as part of the YMCA of Columbia network.
• The overall atmosphere is welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused, emphasizing healthy living, family participation, and accessibility with ADA-compliant facilities. It provides a supportive environment for all ages, from child watch services to adult group classes, fostering physical and social well-being in a modern, state-of-the-art setting.

Features & Amenities

• Wellness center equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment for comprehensive workouts.
• Free weights area for strength training enthusiasts.
• Cycle Studio dedicated to indoor cycling classes.
• Locker rooms for member convenience.
• Two hours per day per child of FREE ChildWatch (for ages 9 and under, included with family membership).
• Over 40 different group exercise classes weekly, covering various fitness levels and interests.
• Membership includes access to all five YMCA of Columbia locations, providing flexibility across the region.
• ADA-compliant facility ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
• Virtual tour available for previewing the premises (video format).

Services

• Group exercise classes: More than 40 classes offered, including cycling, strength training, and more.
• Child Watch services: Free for family members (Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 am – 10:30 am; Mon-Thurs 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am – 11:30 am; ages 9 and under).
• Program registration: Wide variety of programs available via online registration, including fitness, camps, child care, and community events.
• Healthy living programs led by dedicated staff like the Healthy Living Director.
• Membership services: Easy online signup process with profile creation, agreements, and payment options.
• Community involvement: Opportunities to volunteer, donate, or get involved through forms and events.

Pricing

• Memberships are structured with association-wide and branch-specific options, starting at competitive monthly rates:
  • Association Wide Family: Starting at $84/mo
  • Association Wide Adult: Starting at $58/mo
  • Association Wide Young Adult: Starting at $40/mo
  • Association Wide Young Adult Teen: Starting at $40/mo
  • Program Participant: Starting at $0/mo
  • Orangeburg Branch Family: Starting at $57/mo
  • Orangeburg Branch Adult: Starting at $39/mo
  • Orangeburg Branch Young Adult: Starting at $23/mo
• Pricing supports access to all facilities; family plans include child watch benefits.
• Online signup with reCAPTCHA verification and multi-step process (membership level, location, profile, agreements).

Location & Hours

• Address: 1079 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063
• Phone: 803.753.6004
• Facility Hours:
  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Friday: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Holiday Hours: Available via dedicated page.
• Child Watch Hours (ages 9 and under):
  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

Notes

• What makes this YMCA special: Seamless access to all five YMCA of Columbia branches (Ballentine, Downtown, Jeep Rogers, NorthWest, Orangeburg), promoting regional connectivity.
• Family-centric perks like free ChildWatch make it ideal for parents balancing fitness with childcare.
• Dedicated leadership team including Senior VP of Operations (Cathy Muffler), Associate Executive Director (Anna Ross), and Healthy Living Director (Lindsey Stoner) ensures high-quality programming.
• Community focus: Encourages involvement through volunteering, giving, careers, and events; supports broader YMCA missions like child care, camps, and news/events.
• User-friendly online tools: Quick join process, member login, program schedules, and virtual tours enhance accessibility.
• No specific sauna or spa facilities mentioned; emphasis is on fitness, wellness, and group activities in a non-traditional spa context.