ADDRESS

108 Orange Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016

PHONE

540-344-9622

HOURS

Monday - Thursday

5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday:

5:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

Holiday Hours

New Year’s Day

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Easter

Closed

Memorial Day

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

July 4

Closed

Labor Day

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thanksgiving

Closed

Christmas Eve

5:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Christmas

Closed

New Year’s Eve

5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

AMENITIES

  • Teaching Kitchen

  • Group Exercise Classes

  • Little Chefs Programs

  • Teen Chefs Programs

  • Birthday Party Cooking Rentals

  • Beacons After School Program

  • Youth & Family Programs

  • Seasonal Cooking Classes

  • Summer Cooking Camp

  • Community Programs

  • Youth Cooking

  • Teen Cooking

  • After School Support

  • STEM & Robotics Activities

  • Basketball Activities

  • Free Community Programs

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
AT THE YMCA EXPRESS AT GAINSBORO

November 2026

Wellness

Drop in Class

Jul 27, 2023 – Dec 31, 2033

Sundays to Saturdays, Vary | Ages 10+

Member: $8 Non-Member: $10

One-time Pass to group x instruction for express individual members at Gainsboro, along with others who want to try a group X class.

Register
Youth & Family

Black Friday Thanksgiving Leftover Pie

Fri, Nov 27, 2026

Fridays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Ages 5–15

Member: $48 Non-Member: $54

Register by Nov 26, 2026

Teaching the next generation the skills of cooking and the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes with it! Focusing on spring cuisine, participants will learn the art of cutting, slicing, mixing and baking as we create some spring treats that are sure to delight the taste buds! “A yummy, cozy pie that turns all the tasty Thanksgiving leftovers into a fun, layered meal kids will love to help make and eat again and again!”

Register
Youth & Family

Beacon’s After School program at Lucy Addison Middle School

Oct 6, 2026 – May 13, 2027

Tuesdays Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 PM | Ages 12–15

Register by May 14, 2027

Students at Addison Middle School will engage in an after school program that will support them academically, physically and socially. The Beacons program will expose students to STEM, Robotics, basketball and much more!

Register
Youth & Family

Beacon’s After School program at Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Oct 7, 2026 – May 13, 2027

Wednesdays Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 PM | Ages 12–15

Register by May 14, 2027

This summer experience for middle schoolers will expose participants to the fun and adventure summer, and life can offer. Using the Gainsboro and Kirk YMCA as a venue, participants will have access to both facilities by receiving free teen memberships for the summer. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will have programming time, which will include fitness classes, swim time and swim lessons, and field trips. We will also have drama and acting workshops. Food will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays for each participant. This summer reset will be a summer that your middle schooler will not forget.

Register
Youth & Family

Beacon’s After School program at James Madison Middle School

Oct 5, 2026 – May 12, 2027

Mondays Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00 PM | Ages 12–15

Register by May 13, 2027

Students at Madison Middle School will engage in an after school program that will support them academically, physically and socially. The Beacons program will expose students to STEM, the arts, including theater and music, fitness and much more!

Register

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