Tidelands health pawleys family ymca
You may not think about YMCA’s as much as we do. Every time we move it’s one of the first things we research about our new town. It has long been our preferred gym option.
We love how the YMCA invests in the community, we love their plethora of fitness classes, their on-site childcare, their family focus and more. So when I read that the Tidelands Health facility in Pawleys was transitioning to a branch of the Coastal Carolina YMCA I was ecstatic! Here are the details you need to know about the new Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA.
ADDRESS: 12965 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
HOURS: Mon–Fri, 5:30a–8p; Sat, 7a–3p; Sun, 12–5p
MONTHLY FEE: A family membership is $89
CHILD WATCH HOURS: 8a–12p and 3–7p (for ages 2 months–12 years old)
AMENITIES: 40,000 Square Feet of space which includes a spin room, basketball and racquetball courts, yoga classes, boot camp classes, cardio and weight machines, free weights, a lap pool, a sauna, a hot water therapy pool, and even a spa.
We’ll cover more of this below.
the facility & what they offer
CHILD WATCH | The child care space at the Y is really awesome! The room is so welcoming and cozy. It’s bright, organized, clean and safe. The amount and variety of toys is impressive and it’s just the kind of space any kid will be eager to thoroughly explore/destroy.
There is also a large and well shaded outdoor space. It has some ride on toys, climbing structures, and picnic tables. And you have clear visibility to it from the main cardio/weight room so if you ever want to catch a peek of your little one then it’s easy to do.
Prior to the YMCA transition in October, this child care space hadn’t even been used for 2.5 years due to the COVID closure! So it feels new and ready for little ones to come back and enjoy it.
CLASS OPTIONS | The branch offers spin, body pump, boot camp, and TRX classes plus they have a large room of cardio, weight machines and free weights. There is a separate women’s workout room with some equipment if you’d rather have that secluded space. The facility also has basketball and racquetball courts, a lap pool, a hot water therapy pool and a sauna.
You can find their schedule here. The Y uses an easy online registration system to book classes and childcare.
SWIM LESSONS & SWIM TEAM | The YMCA is a great place to help kids learn water safety and swimming skills. In fact all kids in Georgetown County will take part in a water safety course in the 2nd grade through a partnership between the school district and the YMCA.
But if you’re just looking for swim lessons and/or a swim team then the Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA is a great resource. They’re currently making plans to offer lessons and a swim team so be looking for that info soon!
ON-SITE SPA | This is not a common feature of the YMCA so we’re super lucky. This YMCA has a day spa!!! They offer massages, facials and more. And yes, you can drop the kids in childcare while you take advantage of those services! Info about that will be on the website soon but for now reservations are made by phone or in person.
the ymca is more than a gym
IT BECOMES A FAMILY | At the YMCA you consistently you see the same people around the same time. I suppose that is true for nearly any gym but at the Y it feels easier to strike up a conversation to get to know them. That’s a great way to make some mom friends!!!
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Each branch has an annual fundraising goal to meet in order to provide financial assistance to certain members, sports programming, water safety, summer camps, after school care, and more. When we re-invest in the Y it is poured back into the community through programs that benefit our all of our citizens.
if you're in the south strand area...
STOP IN FOR A TOUR | Go take a tour and see for yourself! Pickup a schedule of classes, take your kids to see the childcare space, and time the drive from your house to the facility. Just do some research to see if it might be a good fit for you!
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WHAT ELSE THEY’LL DO | The Y loves to invest in the local community. We attended their trick or treating event and it was marvelous. They put so time time and effort into that! Keep an eye on their programs and events because regardless of membership you’ll have a chance to enjoy some community events or find some opportunities to volunteer or donate!