Greater Austin YMCA

06/09/2026

Recovery is a personal journey, and having the right support can make a difference. Join our free Sustaining Sobriety Workshop next Thursday to gain practical tools for navigating recovery and triggers, led by a licensed therapist.

During this 75-minute session, participants will:
→ Learn strategies for managing recovery, triggers & long-term support
→ Identify personal triggers & high-risk situations
→ Build coping & emotional regulation skills
→ Develop a personalized relapse prevention plan

Whether you’re early in recovery or looking to strengthen your foundation, this workshop offers tools in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Session Information
📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
💻 Virtual & Free
🌱 Led by a licensed therapist

Sign up today at https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2021/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP145161&offering_id=SES3264677&location_id=S3343

06/04/2026

Strength training can help boost energy and confidence for whatever the day brings, and it’s included with your Y membership!

You may spot some familiar faces across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and even in our centers over the coming weeks.

Our fitness stars are Y members, staff, and friends of the Y. ⭐

Thank you for helping us showcase the community, motivation, authenticity, and fun that make the Y special.

See someone you know? Give them a shoutout in the comments! 👏

05/27/2026

Thank you FOX 7 Austin for spending time with us and bringing light to our beloved YMCA Camp Moody. We had a blast hosting “Keeping Score” with Libbi Farrow and Rowe. 🙌

Check out the clip to see who won.

https://www.fox7austin.com/video/fmc-14s6yftj5mjd8p9v

Keeping Score is taking the competition to new heights at YMCA Camp Moody. Adaleigh Rowe and Libbi Farrow tackle the ropes course, take on challenges high above the ground, and battle it out to see who comes away with the win.

05/22/2026

💦 Splash Day is coming to a Greater Austin Y near you!

Kick off summer with the area’s biggest family pool party on Saturday, May 30 from 10AM–1PM featuring pool games, family fun and summer vibes.

Best part? It’s FREE and open to all! ☀️
 
📍Happening at 6 Greater Austin Y locations:
• East Communities YMCA
• Hays Communities YMCA
• Northwest Family YMCA
• Southwest Family YMCA
• Springs Family YMCA
• TownLake YMCA
 
Reserve your spot at the link in our bio!

05/20/2026

☀️ BIG summer adventures are expanding across Austin in 2026!

The Y is bringing Summer Camp to even more families with NEW convenient locations, flexible camp options and unforgettable experiences kids will love. 🎉

📍 Trinity Church
📍 Sanchez Elementary

Plus spots are still available at other locations across Austin, Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Manor & more!

From splash-worthy swim days and epic field trips to outdoor adventures at YMCA Camp Moody and creative half-day camps, there’s a summer experience for every camper. 🌿🏕️🎨

😎 Summer Camp Unplugged
Where every day is a Texas sized adventure. 🤠

Sign up today at https://www.austinymca.org/camp/summer-day/!

05/15/2026

Poolside job all summer long? Yes, please! ☀️

We’re hiring lifeguards and swim instructors across Greater Austin. Spend your days by the pool helping swimmers stay safe, build confidence and have fun.

This is more than just a summer job! It’s a chance to build skills and experiences you’ll take with you long after summer ends.

Why you’ll love it
✅ Paid training and certification
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Build confidence and leadership skills
✅ Make a real impact in your community

Ready to make waves? 🌊 Apply today at https://myjobs.adp.com/greateraustinyexternal/cx?__tx_annotation=false&c=2192531&d=GreaterAustinY&so....

05/13/2026

Today, the Greater Austin YMCA is proud to announce an $18 million total investment from The Schmetterling Foundation, led by philanthropists Colleen and Jim Clark, to support the future Schmetterling YMCA in Four Points, Northwest Austin.

The transformational investment includes a new $15 million gift that builds on the foundation’s earlier $3 million investment in YMCA Tomorrow Academy, which opened in March 2025 as Phase 1 of the broader vision for the campus.

“This is more than a gift to the YMCA. It is an investment in the future of Four Points families and the long-term wellbeing of our community,” said Kathy Kuras, president and CEO of the Greater Austin YMCA. “As the area continues to grow, families are looking for places where children can thrive, parents can connect and people of all ages can build healthier lives together. This investment helps make that vision possible.”

Planned features include:
🏊 Aquatics complex and family interactive pool
🏋️ Fitness and wellness center
🏀 Basketball and pickleball courts
🎨 Youth maker space for STEM, cooking, technology and arts
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids Play+ (drop-in childcare)
💻 Coworking and community gathering spaces
🌲Outdoor recreation and family spaces across a 9-acre campus

“The YMCA played an important role in our childhoods, and we know firsthand the impact these spaces can have on children, families and communities,” said Colleen and Jim Clark. “As the Four Points area continues to grow, we are proud to help create a place where future generations can build friendships, gain confidence and feel connected.”

We are deeply grateful to The Schmetterling Foundation, Colleen and Jim Clark for helping make this next chapter for Northwest Austin families possible.

Opening is planned for late 2028.

Learn more: https://www.austinymca.org/locations-schmetterling-ymca/

05/11/2026

These are the days they’ll remember. ☀️

Starting May 16, our outdoor interactive pools will be open at Northwest, Hays, Springs and Southwest, and at East beginning May 30! Just in time for a summer of splash-filled afternoons, slide runs and “five more minutes.” 🤿

Explore our pools as a family! Family swim and lap swim are available across all Y locations for you to stay cool all summer.

05/10/2026

To all the women who lift us up, Happy Mother’s Day! 🪻🌷🌻

05/07/2026

Our Community Strong campaign may have wrapped, but it doesn’t end here!

Thanks to your support, we’re now just 10% away from our goal.

As a nonprofit, the Greater Austin YMCA provides financial assistance so more families can access:
🔹Memberships that keep them active, connected & supported
🔹Safe, reliable childcare from early learning, afterschool, summer & school break camps
🔹Swim lessons that build life-saving skills and confident swimmers

When families are supported, our whole community gets stronger.

Help us finish strong by giving today at austinymca.org/give.