Ignite Imagination: 5 Fun-Filled Ways to Boost Pretend Play in Your Child!
Pretend play is more than just fun and games—it’s a crucial part of early childhood development!
What are the Benefits of Pretend Play?
EAC Y Early Education Curriculum
EAC Y Curriculum
Extend-A-Care YMCA Early Education programs meet children’s individual needs by offering cognitively, socially, and physically enriching curricula.
All EAC YMCA Early Learning programs follow guidelines and curriculum for Texas Rising Star, Texas School Ready and FrogStreet. Our programs are recognized with a high-quality accreditation from Texas Rising Star. We are dedicated to
EAC Y Afterschool Care Curriculum
EAC Y Curriculum
The EAC Y provides developmentally-appropriate quality curriculum projects created by the EAC Y’s curriculum specialists.
Our out of school curriculum includes Science & Math, Literacy Activities, Food Craft Projects, Social & Emotional Learning, Arts & Crafts, Social Studies, Sports, and CATCH Games.
Upcoming 2025 Curriculum Themes
May 5th – 9th
STEM FILLER
This week students will put
What’s Happening at Camp Moody in January 2025
Spring 2025 Family Campouts
Join us for Family Campouts! 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! Browse the Spring Campout Schedule
Facility Updates
Southwest Family YMCA Facility Updates
As part of our commitment to providing you with the best possible experience, our maintenance team has begun brightening the gymnasium walls with a fresh coat of paint today and should wrap up that section of the building by Friday, November 22. Crews will paint the entire building. Expect closures of sections of the building during painting.
The maintenance team has begun additional deep cleaning in our restroom and locker areas. These areas will not be accessible to members during maintenance.
- During the Locker Room closure:
- Showers – we have two individual restrooms with showers located near the locker
- Showers – we have two individual restrooms with showers located near the locker
Empowering Greater Austin’s Teen Leaders
Imagine: Your child, standing confidently in front of peers, debating a bill they’ve written or presenting a case they’ve worked hard to argue. They’re learning how laws are made, how to advocate for position and how to communicate effectively. This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality for students in Texas Youth and Government (YG) programs across the state.
What is Texas Youth and Government?
YG provides high school and middle school students a platform to experience the workings of state government firsthand. Through hands-on learning, students gain knowledge in civic engagement, leadership, and the democratic process — skills that will prepare
