Ashland Area YMCA

Established in 1952, YMCA is a non-profit Christian community services organization. Located in Huntington, W.Va., the organization specializes in offering a variety of programs and activities for people of all ages, especially for youths, for inculcating Christian values, social skills and physical sports. Its facilities include a modern machine weight and free weight center, an indoor running track, two racquetball courts, a basketball/multi-purpose gymnasium, a heated indoor aquatic center, and gender specific spas. The community services organization offers classes in kickboxing, indoor cycling, yoga, body sculpting, Pilates and more. Additionally, YMCA offers a range of age specific programs such as the Silver Sneakers program for seniors as well as swim lessons for children of all ages and abilities.

The Charleston Family YMCA is located in Charleston, W.Va., and is operated by the YMCA of Kanawha Valley. Its facilities include a 25-yard swimming pool, fitness center, multipurpose sports gymnasium, recreation fields, and racquetball and tennis courts. The organization offers a variety of sports activities, such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and dodgeball. The Charleston Family YMCA offers several after-school programs for students in elementary schools. It also offers classes in yoga, Pilates, swimming and martial arts. In addition, the organization operates a leaders club that is a character development program for youths between the ages of 12 and 18.