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For more information on any program, please give us a call at 601-638-1071.
Aquatics
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We offer a variety of aquatic programs from Learn-To-Swim classes and family swims in our outdoor Ver Beck branch pool, to water aerobics, lap swimming, lifeguard classes and birthday swim parties in our heated, indoor Purks Center pool.
Purks Indoor Pool Schedule 2011 |
Camping
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The YMCA, nationally, has led the way in camping for over 125 years. The Vicksburg YMCA is proud to offer two exciting camping opportunities including day and resident camp programs.
Warner-Tully Memorial YMCA Camp, located on 108 acres of rolling hills and shade trees in Claiborne County, has been giving boys and girls safe, memorable overnight camping experiences for over 50 years! |
www.warnertullycamp.com
Childcare
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YMCA PrimeTime is our after-school childcare program for boys and girls in grades K-6. This program, offered every day after school until 6PM, is held at 5 elementary schools: Bovina Elementary, Sherman Avenue Elementary, South Park Elementary, Bowmar Elementary and Beechwood Elementary. Activities, led by trained and caring site directors and counselors, include organized games, snacks, homework time, crafts and more. |
Our Summer Fun Camp is held at both the Purks Center and Ver Beck Branch YMCA's, and provides boys and girls a fun, theme-filled day camp experience from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Activities, include swimming,
crafts, organized games and sports, movies and much more.
We also offer special holiday camps during the school year and are held at the YMCA.
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Fitness
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There are many opportunities to improve health and fitness at the Vicksburg YMCA!
Our W.K. Purks Center includes:
- LifeFitness strength equipment, free weights, rowers, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers and treadmills
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- Our area's only glass-wall racquetball court
- Heated, indoor swimming pool with water aerobics, lap swimming,
instructional classes and daily open swim times
- 8000 square foot air-conditioned gym for volleyball and basketball
- Large group exercise studio with a variety of classes from step to cycling
- Locker rooms and showers
- Child Watch Center available while you work out!
- Outdoor, lighted walking/jogging track
W.K. Purks Center Classes
We offer a variety of programs from cycling and step, to zumba and pilates. Please visit the Purks courtesy desk for an updated class schedule and more information.
The Vicksburg YMCA also hosts two popular community races annually:
- The Chill in the Hills 10K Run, 5KWalk and 1-Mile Fun Run in January
- The Run Thru History 10KRun, 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run in March
Youth Sports
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With YMCA youth sports, every kid is on a level playing field. More than just exercise and physical development, Y youth sports build character and instill important values of fair play and teamwork as we keep winning in perspective and focus on the kids. Values are always in play at the Y where we believe every child can excel at skills that matter most. |
Listed below are our yearly youth sports programs. Click on the sport to download a PDF containing general information about the program.
Fall 2011 Sports
Tackle Football
Cheerleading
Girls Volleyball
Youth Basketball
Spring 2012 Sports
Biddy Basketball
Tee Ball
Little Kickers Soccer
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