Tybee Island

Since 1855 the YMCA of Coastal Georgia has been a leader in the Coastal Empire by building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. We stand by our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  Throughout our history, we have always honored our promise to furnish financial assistance to those who cannot afford program or membership fees.

Family Friendly Skate Night is hosted on the third Friday of each month from 6-9pm. Our gymnasium is transformed into a roller rink of fun.  Family friendly music and lost of fun are guaranteed!  Cost is $3.00 per skater including rentals.  We have roller blades and roller skates for all sizes youth and adults.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call for dates and details.

The Tybee Teen Cuisine combines together
Developing teenagers, community partners and volunteers,
And the culinary arts to create great food, great fun and great friends at the YMCA
The Teen Cuisine is a cooking workshop designed for youth ages 11 to 15.  At the Teen Cuisine we learn popper and safe food handling and preparation, recipe reading and direction following and how to make healthy food choices.  Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6pm.  Free and open to all teens on the island, membership not required.

Youth Friendly Workout Times for ages 11-15 at the YMCA Fitness Center supervised by a certified fitness trainer.  Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm.  Learn about nutrition, maintaining active lifestyles, and how to operate cardio and strength training machines properly.  Different workouts each week.  Free and open to all teens on the island, membership not required.  Call to confirm your space.

These 30 minute classes offer children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance.  The children are taught the basic skills of swimming, pool safety, boating safety, and the use of personal flotation devices.  Children are evaluated the first day of class to determine which group would best accommodate their needs.  These classes provide a 1-5 ratio of child to teacher and are held three weeks this summer, Monday thru Friday at the Rivers’ End Camp Ground.

To build strong families the Tybee YMCA/Recreation offers a new and unique twist to summer camp—Family Fusion Camp.  These two day camps will offer the whole family the opportunity to join in on the fun—as a family! Surf Fusion and Kayak Fusion camps are offered on the weekend, to allow working parents the chance to have fun in the sun on the surf this summer, with the kids.  Times and prices vary.

Surf Camp teaches the basics to the advanced skills of surfing to participants at several locations around the island. Campers will learn about water safety, tides, balancing on a board, duck diving, paddling, wave riding and an introduction to stand up paddle boarding. Camp is open to all surf levels and campers are divided into age groups. All campers MUST be able to swim 25 yrds. And be comfortable with ocean tides, waves and undertow. Camp is offered 5 weeks during the summer and runs from 10am to 1pm.  Costs vary.  Private lessons are available contact us for details.

This camp is hosted by guides from North Island Surf and Kayak. Each day, professional staff will guide campers on paddling and fishing trips around Tybee including Little Tybee Island, the Cockspur Lighthouse, and through the tidal channels surrounding the island.  The kayaks are top loading and suitable for all ages and skill levels. Camp runs M-F from 9am to 12pm.  Costs vary.