YMCA of the Chesapeake

06/22/2026

What does LIVESTRONG at the YMCA look like? It looks like getting your strength back. Finding your people. Laughing during a workout for the first time in months. Our certified Y instructors lead free 12-week programs tailored for cancer survivors at every stage of recovery — because healing happens best in community. 💛 🖤

Ready to start? Reach out to your local Y branch to get enrolled.

06/21/2026

Did you know Father's Day started at the Y? 🎉

The first Father's Day service was held on July 19, 1910 — and the YMCA was right there, helping make it happen. Over a century later, we're still celebrating father figures of every kind: dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and the men who show up every day.

This Father's Day, give the gift of time together. The Y has something for every family — from swim lessons to pickleball to family fitness classes. Come make memories.

Happy Father's Day from YMCA of the Chesapeake. 💙

06/19/2026

Today we commemorate Juneteenth — celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and honoring the resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. 🖤❤️💚

At YMCA of the Chesapeake, we are committed to building a community that is genuinely inclusive — where every person, regardless of background, finds belonging, opportunity, and support. Today, we pause to honor that history and recommit to that work.

Happy Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

First swim. First friend. First time leading a group. Day Camp at the YMCA of the Chespeake is full of firsts that stick. It's not too late to register —let’s make this summer count.

Learn more about available programs here: https://loom.ly/qREG3H0

06/16/2026

Meet the heart of TANDEM. 💜
T.A.N.D.E.M. — The Alzheimer's 'n' Dementia Encouragement Mission — is YMCA of the Chesapeake's free program supporting individuals living with dementia and their care partners through movement, music, art, and real human connection. This summer, TANDEM is expanding to five locations across the Eastern Shore:
📍 Easton Family YMCA
📍 Queen Anne's County Family YMCA
📍 Caroline County YMCA (NEW)
📍 Kent County YMCA (NEW)
📍 Robbins Family YMCA — Dorchester County (NEW)

And it's provided completely free of charge to our community.
If you or someone you love could benefit, we'd love to welcome you. Reach out to your local Y branch or visit ymcachesapeake.org to learn more. 💙

06/11/2026

"We've been part of the TANDEM program for a year now, and it's truly been a blessing for both of us. As a caregiver, I've found a genuine sense of relief in knowing that I'm not alone. The time spent in T.A.N.D.E.M isn't just a break; it's an opportunity to connect with others who understand our journey."
— Mike & Carol, TANDEM Participants

Stories like Mike and Carol's are at the heart of why we created T.A.N.D.E.M. No one should walk the dementia journey alone — and at YMCA of the Chesapeake, we mean that.

T.A.N.DE.M. is free and open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners at the Easton Family YMCA and Queen Anne's County Family YMCA. Reach out to your local branch to get connected. 💙

06/09/2026

Thank you to our media partners for highlighting our work across all of our branches during Water Safety Month in May! Our team reached 600 children and families through water safety education and hands-on learning. We proudly partnered with schools, youth programs, and families to teach critical skills that can help prevent drowning and build confidence around water.

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EASTON — The YMCA of the Chesapeake reached more than 600 children and families through water safety education and hands-on learning during National Water Safety Month in May.

06/06/2026

On this day in 1844, a young man named George Williams gathered a group of friends in London with a simple idea: that community, connection, and purpose could change lives. That idea became the YMCA. 🌟

182 years later, that same spirit lives right here on Maryland's Eastern Shore — in our pools, our programs, our before-and-after-school care, and in every person who walks through our doors.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here's to the next chapter.

06/03/2026

For many, summer is a time of hopeful anticipation – sunshine, exploring, and playing with friends. For others, it can be stressful – wondering how to afford care for kids during the long summer months. Your continued support can ensure the Y is the place for all kids and all smiles this summer. Please give today to support summer day camp: https://loom.ly/REpOxEU

06/03/2026

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Health Month — and we want to share something special happening right here on the Shore.

T.A.N.D.E.M. — The Alzheimer's 'n' Dementia Encouragement Mission — is an initiative created by YMCA of the Chesapeake to support individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Through movement, music, art, and social connection, TANDEM creates moments of purpose, dignity, and belonging.

And it's provided completely free of charge to our community.

TANDEM is currently at the Easton Family YMCA and Queen Anne's County Family YMCA — with exciting growth coming this summer. Stay tuned. 🌟