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EAC Y Afterschool Care Curriculum

January 13, 2025|Categories: Blog, Newsletter, Youth Development|Tags: , , , |


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

January 7, 2025|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

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

November 19, 2024|Categories: Blog|

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

Empowering Greater Austin’s Teen Leaders

November 5, 2024|Categories: Blog|

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

Celebrating Outstanding Contributions: 2024 Greater Austin YMCA Annual Gratitude Luncheon

November 1, 2024|Categories: Blog|

At the Greater Austin YMCA’s 2024 Annual Gratitude Luncheon, we gather to honor the volunteers and community partners who have made remarkable contributions over the past year. These individuals and organizations are the heart of our mission, helping us build stronger, healthier communities. Each year, we present several awards to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in service, leadership and partnership. 

 Below, we celebrate our 2024 award recipients and speakers who inspire us with their dedication and leadership. 

Award Descriptions

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