Y.H. Thomas Community Center

Y.H. Thomas Community Center Our goal is to give our community a fun and safe environment to play, learn, and grow. Y. H. Thomas School was closed after desegregation in 1968 and.

fell in disrepair. In the fall of 1992 The renaissance of, Hampton’s Old Y. Thomas Junior High School was initiated when a number of neighborhood organizations formed the Coalition for Community Pride and Progress, approached Hampton City Council with the idea of converting a wing of the old school to a community center. Hampton Council agreed that it would fund the renovations if the community wo

uld staff the center with volunteers. Initial steps were to secure funding 400,000 came from CBG funding to restore the roof. Additional renovations were provided from both the Capital budget and CBG funding. In April 1996 Y. phase I was completed with the opening of the gymnasium and several meeting rooms and administrative offices. Thomas completed the last phase of renovation with the assistance from AmeriCorp funding. Volunteers contribute between 700 and 800 hrs per month and in 1999 the Center had over 20,000 attendees

Center Programs and Activities

Programs and activities include life skills workshops, after school homework enrichment and tutoring, teen club, summer playground program, youth football, basketball, and cheerleading and other community activities. In 2000 The Center opened Kids Café in partnership with the Y. Thomas Alumni Association Inc. and the Food Bank of the Peninsula. Kids Café is an after school-feeding program that includes a nutrition education component. Tutoring is provided by Americorps and Omegas Psi Phi Fraternity. In 2001, a computer technology lab opened.

We’re taking it ALL the way back for a night your kids will never forget! 💃🏽🕺🏽🎧 SPRING FLING 2026: Back to the 80s & 90s...
04/20/2026

We’re taking it ALL the way back for a night your kids will never forget! 💃🏽🕺🏽

🎧 SPRING FLING 2026: Back to the 80s & 90s 🎧
Get ready for bright colors, throwback vibes, and nonstop fun!

📅 May 2, 2026
⏰ 3PM – 6PM
📍 1300 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA

👧🏽🧒🏽 Ages 5–12
💲 $10 per child

Your child will enjoy:
🎶 Music
🎮 Games
📸 Photo Area
🍿 Refreshments & Drinks

👕 Dress to impress in your BEST 80s & 90s outfit — think denim, windbreakers, sneakers, and all the fun accessories!

⚠️ Registration closes April 27th — no payments accepted after!

Spots will go FAST, so don’t wait!
📞 Call (757) 727-1200 for more info

Let’s give the kids a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience right in the community 💜

Don’t miss the most BANGIN’ event of the year — we partying like it’s the 80s & 90s! 🎉🔥

🚨✨ STOP SCROLLING… THIS IS THE ONE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! ✨🚨We are raising up the NEXT generation of leaders, creators,...
04/07/2026

🚨✨ STOP SCROLLING… THIS IS THE ONE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! ✨🚨

We are raising up the NEXT generation of leaders, creators, and BOSSES! 💼🎨

Join us for Mini Moguls & Masterpieces — where our youth are showing off their business skills AND creative talents all in one night!

🗓 April 15, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Y.H. Thomas Community Center

👧🏽👦🏽 Watch our Mini Moguls in action as they showcase customer service and entrepreneurship
🖼 Explore a student art gallery featuring AMAZING pieces
🔨 Participate in a silent auction and take home something special

💵 Entry:
$2 (ages 6 & up)
FREE for kids 5 & under (cash only)

This is more than an event… this is about pouring into our kids and supporting their future 💛

👉🏽 TAG a parent, mentor, or supporter
👉🏽 BRING your family
👉🏽 SHARE THIS POST so we can pack the building out!

Let’s show up BIG for our young leaders! 💪🏽✨

🎉✨ IT’S BINGO TIME! ✨🎉Come out and join us TOMORROW, April 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a fun-filled morning of BIN...
04/07/2026

🎉✨ IT’S BINGO TIME! ✨🎉

Come out and join us TOMORROW, April 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a fun-filled morning of BINGO at the Y.H. Thomas Community Center!

🎁 Win prizes
😂 Enjoy laughs & good vibes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family & friends

Whether you’re coming to win BIG or just have a good time, we’ve got something for everybody! Don’t miss out on the fun—pull up and vibe with us! 💃🏽🕺🏽

📍 Location: 1300 Thomas Street
⏰ Time: 10AM – 12PM

The ornaments are hung, the lights are glowing, and the competition is REAL 🎄🔥We need YOUR help to crown the winner of o...
12/23/2025

The ornaments are hung, the lights are glowing, and the competition is REAL 🎄🔥
We need YOUR help to crown the winner of our Staff Tree Decorating Contest!
💚 Vote by liking your favorite tree
💬 Comment to show some extra love
May the best tree win!

Thank you to Mr. Corey Johnson from the Hampton Fire and Life Safety Education Division for the generous candy donation ...
10/30/2025

Thank you to Mr. Corey Johnson from the Hampton Fire and Life Safety Education Division for the generous candy donation for our Fall Festival!

Thank you to Marlan McSwain the President and members of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Incorporated Hampton Roads...
10/30/2025

Thank you to Marlan McSwain the President and members of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Incorporated Hampton Roads Grad Chapter on their wonderful candy donation to our Fall Festival !

Thank you to Carina Williams with the Hampton Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for her candy donation for...
10/30/2025

Thank you to Carina Williams with the Hampton Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for her candy donation for our Fall Festival!

Thank you to Meka Lee with the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc for her generous donation!
10/30/2025

Thank you to Meka Lee with the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc for her generous donation!

There is still time to donate to our Fall Festival event. If you would like to donate candy, please stop by the center a...
10/24/2025

There is still time to donate to our Fall Festival event.
If you would like to donate candy, please stop by the center anytime between 9:30am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. You can also send candy to the center through DoorDash, Amazon, or any other delivery services. Let’s help make this a SPECTACULAR event for the local children !

🍂🎉 Fall Festival Challenge! 🎉🍂

It’s that time of year again — our Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make it the best one yet! 🍁✨

Ways you can help:
👉 Donate today (no amount is too small!)
👉 Share this post to spread the word
👉 Rally your friends & family to join your team

Let’s see who’s really got the most spirit! 💪🍎 Together, we can make this year’s festival bigger, better, and more fun than ever.

📍1300 Thomas Street
Hampton,VA 23669

Who’s ready to take home the crown? 👑🍂 Drop you or your organizations name in the comments and let the games begin! 🔥

The candy donations are still rolling in!We would like to thank our E.L.E.V.A.T.E parent Ms.April Brown, our wonderful p...
10/22/2025

The candy donations are still rolling in!
We would like to thank our E.L.E.V.A.T.E parent Ms.April Brown, our wonderful program leader Ms. Trinity Turner, our Beloved staff family member Ms. Kim Williams, and our wonderful volunteer Tiffany Moser.

There is still time to donate to make this Fall Festival a HUGE success.

Come out and join us this morning!B.I.N.G.O. at Y.H. Thomas 10:00 am-12:00 pm1300 Thomas Street
10/22/2025

Come out and join us this morning!
B.I.N.G.O. at Y.H. Thomas
10:00 am-12:00 pm
1300 Thomas Street

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1300 Thomas Street
Hampton, VA
23669

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+17577271200

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