Elkins-Randolph County YMCA

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May 24, 2025

Elkins-Randolph County YMCA

400 Davis Ave. Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-4515
info@elkinsymca.com

HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 5 AM-9 PM
Friday: 5 AM-7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM-5 PM
Sunday: Noon-5 PM

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The Elkins/Randolph County YMCA

The Elkins YMCA is dedicated to improving the lives of the community members in our seven county region of central West Virginia. We provide programs and services that promote the healthy development of individuals in spirit, mind, and body, focusing on youth empowerment, improving overall health and well-being for people of all ages, and fostering a sense of connection within the community.

We offer a variety of programs for health & fitness, community development, and child care.

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Yoga Classes for Fall

by Sue Gillispie | Oct 31, 2025 | General News, Group Fitness, Home Page News

Find your balance this fall with our yoga and stretching classes designed for all ages and fitness levels! Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, build strength, or simply unwind, we have a class for you.✨ See our Virtual Fitness Studio for even more...

Basketball Season is Here!

by Sue Gillispie | Sep 19, 2025 | General News, Home Page News, Youth Programs

Registration is open for 2025-26 season of Jerry West Basketball League for players in 6th through 8th grade.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes

by Sue Gillispie | Sep 15, 2025 | General News

Red Cross instructors Chris Davis and David Shepard will host lifeguard certification class September 26th-28th. Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with First Aid/CPR. Certifications active for 2 years. Students must attend classes on each day. Please bring a...

RAYS Swim Team

by Sue Gillispie | Sep 15, 2025 | General News, Home Page News, Youth Programs

Registration Open for the 2025-26 Season Registration is open for the RAYS! The RAYS is a fun but competitive swim team for swimmers ages 9 through 18. The team competes in meets as part of the SEOWV Swim League. Practices are held at the YMCA, Davis & Elkins...

Y Day Camp Start June 23rd!

by Lisa Armstrong | Apr 29, 2025 | Child Care Programs, General News

FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y! At Y day camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun. From games and sports, to arts and crafts, to outdoor adventures, to science and technology - a Y day camp...

YMCA Fundraiser for Facility Improvements

by Lisa Armstrong | Dec 2, 2024 | General News, Home Page News

Each year, the Y needs to raise over $60,000 from individuals and businesses to maintain and grow the programs that have a lasting impact on our community. Your donation supports affordable memberships for working families, seniors, and youth. It also funds community...

We’re offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course with First Aid/CPR September 24th-26th.

Details:

This course is for new certifications. Recertifications must attend the full course.
Certification is active for 2 years.
See the Red Cross website for more information.
Class starts 5 pm Friday, 9 am Saturday and Sunday.
Please bring a swim suit, towel and lunch (or you may leave the facility for lunch).

Requirements:

Must be 15 years of age by the last day of class.

Successfully pass a swim test on Friday:

i) Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into water and submerge, resurface then swim 4 laps (up and back) using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)

ii) Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Swim 2 laps (up and back) using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

iii) Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object.

Register online or call the member services desk to secure a spot.