Downtown YMCA

The Downtown YMCA is a nonprofit, community-based, health and human services organization located in Lynchburg, Va. The organization s aquatic program includes lifeguard classes and private and group swimming lessons. In addition, it provides wellness programs for physical and mental fitness. The Downtown YMCA offers sports programs for children and adults. The organization supports several sports activities, including volleyball, basketball and soccer. It provides preschool, infant, and before- and after-school child care programs. The Downtown YMCA has a curriculum that emphasizes various topics, such as character development, science, technology, art, humanities, health, social competence and conflict resolution. The organization runs an Active Adult Program for individuals aged 55 and above.

The Bedford Area Family YMCA maintains a fitness center, weight room, indoor heated pool, basketball court, and softball and soccer fields. It provides a preschool program for children between the ages of 2 to 5 and focuses on developing language, perceptual, memory and gross motor skills. Located in Bedford, Va., the organization also operates the Carilion Teen Center, which features fitness equipment, pinball machines, traversing wall and ping pong table. The Bedford Area Family YMCA s other activities include arts and crafts, outdoor games and fields trips. It partners with the city government to positively redirect the energy and attention of at-risk youths in a healthy and safe environment. The Bedford Area Family YMCA additionally conducts an array of adventurous camps.