What’s Happening at Camp Moody in January 2024
February Family Campout: February 24th
Join us for the first Family Campout of 2024 this February! Spend a night at Camp Moody and enjoy fun activities such as nature walks, canoeing, archery tag, crafts, fishing, family team building, and much more. The Y will provide dinner on Saturday night, s’mores by the fire and breakfast on Sunday morning. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your loved ones and create lasting memories! Register for
What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in January 2024
New Program Alert!
Art Club|Ages 6–13 years
Engage in a diverse artistic journey as you explore mediums like watercolor, pencil, pastels, tempera and more with the Y’s Art Club! This hands-on art and craft class allows participants to explore various creative techniques, mastering different supplies to craft vibrant and unique creations. Join us, and let
What’s Happening at North Austin Y in January 2024
Turkey to Tinsel Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our Turkey to Tinsel challenge! Julian Resendiz-Cortez achieved an impressive 27 visits in December, while Mark Trevino, Mary Hoover, and Courtney Carr visited the center at least 20 times last month. Their dedication earned them a place on our high user wall. We celebrate their achievement and hope to see your name on the wall next month! Congratulate Our Winners!
Strategies
How Basketball for Kids Fosters Teamwork
There’s little doubt that youth sports can be a wonderful outlet for kids, both physically and mentally. In fact, 73 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s mental health, and 88 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s physical health, according to Health.gov.
Basketball in particular is a popular sport that many kids choose to participate in, whether they like to play as an organized team or just a pick-up game after school. Indeed, the value of teamwork in youth basketball can’t be overstated. Just as in life, success in basketball can’t be achieved through individual efforts alone. A
Grateful for A Year of Purpose at the Y
A Message From Kathy Kuras,
President & CEO, Greater Austin YMCA
We hope your holidays are filled with warmth, laughter, and joy. Each of you is an integral part of our vibrant and diverse community because the YMCA is FOR ALL. This year, as so many forces have strained the fabric of our community and our nation, we are particularly grateful for the power of the Y to bring people TOGETHER.
That spirit of connection fills us with excitement for the year ahead. But before we look to the future, let’s take stock
Family Volunteer Opportunities in Austin
Children learn by example, so if you’ve been trying to get them to think more philanthropically about those around them, volunteering as a family is a great way to go about that. Indeed, volunteering your time to a worthy cause not only makes you feel good but it helps others in need within your community.
We hope you find this list of family volunteer opportunities in Austin helpful.
Austin Allies
The goal of Austin Allies is to organize volunteer opportunities for many families in the Greater Austin area. They partner with local non-profits and those they serve, and welcome volunteers of
