Wardle Family YMCA

09/02/2026

Happening around the Y this month...

08/25/2026

📣 BIG PRESCHOOL NEWS: PART-TIME ENROLLMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE! 🎉

Families asked for more flexibility — and we listened! Wardle Family YMCA Discovery Kids Preschool now offers both FULL-TIME and PART-TIME enrollment options. 💙

If a full-time preschool schedule hasn’t worked for your family, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

🏫 FINAL PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Wardle Family YMCA

Stop by to meet our teacher, tour the classroom, ask questions, and learn about our NEW part-time enrollment options.

✨ Can’t make it tonight? You can still get started!

Schedule a preschool screening by clicking the link below.

Questions? Contact Preschool Director Megan Buis at [email protected].

Why families choose Discovery Kids:

🛡️ Praesidium Accredited® — reflecting the YMCA’s rigorous commitment to abuse prevention and organizational safety
🍎 DSS Licensed
👩‍🏫 Low child-to-teacher ratios
💰 Affordable options + YMCA member discounts
🤝 Financial assistance available for qualifying families
📅 NEW part-time enrollment options
💙 Backed by more than 175 years of YMCA trust

🎉 BONUS: Enroll by TODAY, August 25, and we’ll waive your registration fee!

Come see us tonight or schedule your screening and discover why Wardle Family YMCA Discovery Kids Preschool could be the right fit for your family. 💙

Schedule a screening here: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5153/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP57969&offering_id=SES1515167&location_id=B438&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1SQW6DMBD8y56JZExDCbfm0g_kFlWWYxZqFbyRbRqhKH-vHQKBthIHM7M7O571FaQTVEN5hY4qhBIsNtp5K70mI0ip3jpxQn9BNJCA89L6UMUZzzes2PDtge3KrCgZCyyaasFl7MCzcrsLH9wSUNJjQ3YQunJQHuHw9s55kWbwkUBLahz44Pb5Lg96-5esiDTVNVptGuGHM8aCgK18RhxKnoA2qu0rFNpI5fU3isdUHdtq2Tr8p2aa_iyp5BBjCVMx3Mj0bZuA1x0KK00zOaiC9Ao4aes_RYTd1DQ717PO2VJjZbdAvnC4kK3mpslgLRX6gHrb43L-TByv80LYdrmCNB1Df_IpX_H5H_51tcLszv-O-Xnj2cLouNWdDiqchRdCUe8IRnY4PZh7Y1ykrD3aqUlRF5NxRGYOvsMxGDYee6P99L98P4LOGDzRQ-v2A2oB97rHAgAA0

08/17/2026

Please note that the blood drive scheduled for today has been postponed. We will announce the new date asap. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to see you at the rescheduled event.

Happening the 17th: Blood Drive at the Wardle Family YMCA

08/13/2026

Blood drive has been postponed. We will announce a new date soon!

Happening the 17th: Blood Drive at the Wardle Family YMCA

08/12/2026

🌟 A Preschool You Can Feel Good About. A Place Your Child Can Thrive. 🌟

Choosing a preschool is a big decision. You’re not just looking for somewhere convenient, you’re choosing the people and place you’ll trust with your child.

At the Wardle Family YMCA Preschool, we take that trust seriously. ❤️

🛡️ Praesidium Accredited
This is something we’re especially proud of. Praesidium Accreditation is a nationally recognized distinction focused on abuse prevention and organizational safety. Achieving accreditation requires organizations to demonstrate that they have strong policies, procedures, screening, training, monitoring, and practices designed to help protect those in their care.

For parents, that means your child is part of a program backed by an organization that has made safety and abuse prevention a top priority.

And that’s only the beginning.

🍎 DSS Licensed
Our preschool meets state licensing requirements designed to support safe, quality care for children.

👩‍🏫 Low Child-to-Teacher Ratios
Smaller groups mean more opportunities for individual attention, meaningful relationships, and a classroom environment where teachers can truly get to know each child.

💙 175 Years of YMCA Trust
For more than 175 years, the YMCA has been strengthening children, families, and communities. When you choose the Y, you’re choosing more than a preschool, you’re becoming part of an organization generations of families have trusted.

💰 Affordable for Families
Quality preschool shouldn't feel out of reach. We work hard to keep our program affordable, YMCA members receive a discount, and financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

📍 Conveniently Located at the Wardle Family YMCA
Preschool at a place your family already knows, with the convenience and community of the Y.

✨ AND RIGHT NOW, THERE'S AN EXTRA REASON TO ENROLL!

Register now through August 25 and we’ll WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE! 🎉

Still deciding? Come see us in person!

🏫 PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
📅 August 20 & August 25
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Wardle Family YMCA

Come tour the classroom, meet the teacher, ask your questions, and see for yourself what makes YMCA Preschool such a special place for children to learn, grow, and belong.

Your child deserves a preschool where they can be known, encouraged, supported, and safe—and you deserve to feel confident about where you send them each day.

💙 Come discover why the Wardle Family YMCA Preschool could be exactly where your child belongs.

📣 Know a parent looking for preschool? Tag them or share this post!

08/03/2026

🚨 Last Call for Lost & Found! 🚨

Is your favorite water bottle taking an extended vacation at the Y? Did your hoodie decide it likes us better? 🥤👕👟

We’re giving our Lost & Found a much-needed clean-out, and you have until the end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4) to come rescue your missing belongings!

After that, any unclaimed items will be saying their final goodbyes. 👋

Take a quick peek—you might be surprised by what you’ve been missing!

08/02/2026

⏰ Don't Miss Out - Register Before Prices Go Up! 🏈

There's still time to sign up for NFL FLAG Football, but don't wait!

📅 Registration fees increase:
➡️ August 4: +$5 Late Fee
➡️ August 11: Additional +$10 Late Fee

Our co-ed league for ages 4–12 is open to players of all skill levels. It's a great opportunity to build confidence, learn the game, make friends, and have fun this fall!

🏈 Official NFL FLAG jersey & flag belt included
📍 Games & practices at Port Royal Elementary School
📅 Season begins August 17–18

Register today to lock in the lowest price and secure your spot before the season kicks off!

https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5153/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=&program_id=TMP62789&expanded=categories%2Clocations&coming_soon=False&category_ids=TAG6880&all_categories=false&location_ids=B438&all_locations=false&date_ranges%5B0%5D.start=&date_ranges%5B0%5D.end=&birth_dates=

07/28/2026

📚🎒 One More Adventure Before School Starts! ☀️

Make the most of summer with our Back to School Day Camps at the Wardle Family YMCA on August 3 & 4!

Kids ages 5–12 will enjoy action-packed days filled with:
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🏃 Field & Gym Games
🌿 Nature Walks
🏊 Swimming
✨ And so much more!

🗓 August 3 & 4
⏰ 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
💲 Members: $40/day | Non-Members: $60/day

Just pack a lunch, snack, water bottle, swimsuit, and towel—we'll take care of the fun!

⚠️ Space is limited, so don't wait! Give your child one last chance to make memories, stay active, and have fun with friends before the school year begins.

📍 Register today at the Wardle Family YMCA Front Desk!

07/27/2026

🤠 We're Looking for Boots & Bling Volunteers! ✨

Behind every successful Boots & Bling is an incredible team of volunteers - and we'd love for you to be part of it!

This year's Boots & Bling Capital Campaign Fundraiser will support improvements to the Wardle Family YMCA Aquatic Center, helping us enhance one of our community's most valuable resources for swim lessons, water safety, wellness, and family recreation.

We're looking for volunteers to help:
⭐ Secure event sponsors
🎁 Collect auction items
📣 Raise awareness throughout the community
📝 Assist with event planning
🔨 Help with setup and tear down

Whether you have a few hours to give or would like to join the planning committee, your time and talents can make a real difference.

📧 Interested in helping? Contact Mike Trausch at [email protected] for more information.

Together, we can make Boots & Bling our biggest and most impactful event yet! 💙