Lowcountry Forever – Summerville YMCA Youth Triathlon – July 5, 2026

LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – July 5, 2026
GUEST: Justin Ramel, Marketing Director for Summerville YMCA
ISSUE: Youth Health and Fitness
One of the Summerville YMCA’s biggest youth events will happen on Saturday, August 22nd, the date of the Summerville YMCA’s annual Youth Triathlon. Justin Ramel from the Summerville YMCA explained who the event was open to, as it is not just for YMCA members, and how interested families could enter their son or daughter. Ramel shared specifics on the event and how the entry fee money would benefit the YMCA. He also spoke about another summer Summerville YMCA events including the Splash Into Safety pool program as well as the upcoming “Back to School” Bash at the Oakbrook YMCA on July 28th. Additionally, he detailed the YMCA’s new Free & Fresh Fridge Program and how this new offering works.

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