History

1971 The Altavista Area YMCA was chartered by the YMCA of the U.S.A.
1973 New Altavista Area YMCA opens with the area's only indoor pool.
1977 Three championship tennis courts built at the YMCA.
1984 YMCA opens new fitness center.
1986 New Child Care Center is built at the YMCA.
1987 YMCA begins preschool and school-aged Child Care Programs.
1988 YMCA opens school-aged Child Care Programs in six Campbell County Schools.
1994 Four million dollar construction project includes new Athletic Center and renovated Family Center.
1997 YMCA capital project is voted the nation's "Outstanding Fund Raising Project" by the YMCA of the U.S.A.
2001 Aquatic Facility undergoes a $500,000 face lift.
2002 New HAGS Playground installed at Family Center through a grant from the Timken Foundation.
2005

YMCA completes $1.5 million dollar Athletic Center- Expansion and Renovation Project.

 

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