Over 2,000 young people have their aspirations raised and futures inspired
We recently welcomed over 2,000 young people to our second-ever city-wide skills & careers showcase Launchpad Live. Over the course of an action-packed two days, pupils from schools across Plymouth were treated to a range of interactive and immersive activities, delivered by training providers and employers from our region.
The yearly event aims to inspire young people and open their eyes to the careers & training opportunities available to them locally. The event was made possible thanks to support from Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Citybus and a host of sponsors.
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Plymouth Youth Awards are go! Nominate now!
We’re proud to have launched Plymouth’s first-ever Youth Awards!
Nominations are now open to celebrate young individuals under 18 who’ve made notable impacts in the Plymouth community, whether through change-making initiatives, resilience at school, or even simple acts of kindness.
From inspiring achievements to everyday heroics, you can nominate them across 16 categories by 15th December 2023.
The grand final is set for June 2024 at Crowne Plaza Plymouth, hosted by Toby Gorniak Mbe & the BBC’s David FitzGerald, with the event being proudly sponsored by Westcotts.
Let’s recognize Plymouth’s outstanding youth!
Learn more & nominate
Places still available at Discovery College & Open Days for Year 11s
The new academic year is in full swing for our Discovery College, but it’s not too late to join! If you know a young person who hasn’t found somewhere yet for their post-16 education or isn’t happy with their current sixth form or college, then there’s still time for them to change and join Discovery.
We have places available on a range of our vocational courses for 16-19s including Business, Childcare, Sport, Travel & Tourism, Public Services and Health & Social Care.
We also have an upcoming Open Day on 15th November for students who have just started Year 11 and are now thinking about their choices for next September.
Learn more & apply
Reach new heights at The Rock this autumn
Calling all local families! Looking for adventure and excitement this Autumn? Join our vibrant climbing community at The Rock’s open sessions every Saturday morning at YMCA Plymouth!
For just £5 per adult and £3 per child, our climbing wall awaits, making the perfect family activity.
Spooky Holiday Club set for this half-term
Get ready for October Half-Term fun at YMCA from 23rd-27th October for only £15 per day!
Our Holiday Club welcomes kids aged 8-16 to enjoy games, sports, and special Halloween activities this club including pumpkin carving.
We’re recently Ofsted-inspected and fully compliant. Plus, take advantage of our early & late sessions for just £3 and take advantage of our on-site Bistro for meals and refreshments.
Join in the fun and book while the spaces last.
Book now
More fitness classes, lower prices
Get moving this autumn with our amazing new fitness class timetable, including some BIG new classes joining our line-up. Get your groove on with Zumba, fire up your Tuesdays with the one-and-only Les Mills BodyCombat, box away your blues with Boxercise, and get crunching for Christmas with Les Mills CORE.
Enjoy all these classes and 40 more per week or our amazing new membership price of £24.99 per month (unlimited gym access is also thrown into that for free)!
We’re regional Champions!
We’re thrilled to be named the South West’s #CommunityChampion at the British Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2023! Following our victory at the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Awards, we progressed to the regional stage, spanning from Cornwall to Gloucestershire. We’re now heading to the national final against nine other regional champs. A heartfelt thank you to everyone we work with and who is part of our #YMCA community for your support.
We’re hiring!
We currently have job openings at our YMCA including for a GCSE Maths Tutor, Leisure Assistant and Duty Manager.
For more details please visit our jobs page.
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