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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.

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AMENITIES

PRICE

ASSOCIATION WIDE FAMILY STARTING AT $84/MO, ASSOCIATION WIDE ADULT STARTING AT $58/MO, ASSOCIATION WIDE YOUNG ADULT STARTING AT $40/MO, PROGRAM PARTICIPANT STARTING AT $0/MO

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

YES

RESERVATION

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HOURS

MONDAY5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

ADDRESS

1079 DUTCH FORK RD, IRMO, SC 29063

PHONE

(803) 753-6004

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