Community Programs

Join our amazing team of lifeguards! We have lifeguard openings across the association! You can take a certification course at one of our locations below and apply for a lifeguard position near you! 

Join us to learn a traditional Korean martial art! Tang Soo Do promotes self-defense, fitness, and discipline. Participants will also develop character, mental strength, and respect for others.

Spend Friday evenings with your friends at the Y! We're excited to share that we're bringing back one of the Y's favorite events - Fridays with Friends. This is an opportunity for our special needs community (ages 16+) to socialize, meet new friends, and try new activities!

Get ready for one of the region's best races: Broad Street! We're hosting a training program at the Y that is specifically focused on the Broad Street Run. If you're looking to improve your race time or increase your endurance, join our running program!

The Y is a place for everyone to connect to healthier lives.  We're more than just a gym. We offer health support groups for our members and community to connect with other people dealing with similar experiences.

Finding a gym or child care center that accommodates your entire family can be difficult. As a result, you may end up with various memberships at different establishments to meet everyone's needs.

We're partnering with Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project to Combat Food Insecurity in North Philly! The Columbia North YMCA is pleased to announce it has been chosen as the next location for a Mama-Tee Community Fridge.

We're excited to offer a CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen class for our community! This American Red Cross class combines the convenience of online learning with a shortened practical skills session in order to meet both knowledge and skill objectives for learners.

Despite its unique name, pickleball is becoming a popular sport, with 4.8 million players in the United States in 2021.