What’s Happening at YMCA Camp Moody in November
Family Campouts
There are only two family campout weekends left this year. Don’t miss out! Spend a night under the stars with us at beautiful Camp Moody!
- November 16
- December 7
RSVP for a weekend of adventure. We’ll have hiking, nature demonstrations, family activities and of course, S’MORES! Join a Campout
Camp Moody Family Campouts
Gather around the fire this month at one of our two November Family Campouts. Families will spend Saturday
What’s Happening at TownLake YMCA in November
Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, December 14
Winter Holiday Event: Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 14th from 10am-1pm.
Join the TownLake team and community on a Saturday dedicated to celebrating the upcoming holiday season. At TownLake, we serve a diverse community of individuals and families that come from different walks of life. Because of this, we will be highlighting major holidays such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, & Christmas. Bring your holiday spirit, create a Y story, and make family memories through building gingerbread houses (as supplies last), a Flick & Float in our heated pool, sending letters to Santa’s mailbox, pictures with Santa and
What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in November
Self-Defense Workshop
Saturday, November 16, 2-4pm, Ages 10+
Gain skills to protect better protect yourself. Taekwondo Grand Master Owens will teach you safety awareness, lethal strikes, escapes from being grabbed or held, and groundwork for self-defense. No martial arts experience needed. A potentially lifesaving 2-hour program.
*Participants ages 10-14 must have participating adult in class alongside them. Register
Fall Programs begin as early as December 1
Sign up now to reserve your spot for
What’s Happening at Springs Family YMCA in November
Friendsgiving Potluck
Join us at the YMCA for a Friendsgiving Pot Luck! Bring your signature dish to share with your friends and community members for a wonderful Friendsgiving Pot Luck lunch. We bring the sliced turkey, ham, and drinks. You bring the yummy appetizers, the delicious sides and sweet treats.
Celebrating Outstanding Contributions: 2024 Greater Austin YMCA Annual Gratitude Luncheon
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
Greater Austin YMCA Partners with St. Edward’s University on $20 Million Climate Resilience Hub in East Austin
Partnership will create educational programming on sustainability, resilience
(AUSTIN – October 22, 2024) The Greater Austin YMCA and St. Edward’s University have announced a partnership agreement on an application for a $20 million Community Change Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. If awarded, the grant will fund construction of a multipurpose facility to serve as a climate resilience hub at the East Communities YMCA as well as community outreach and education programs.
The grant calls for collaborations between nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions and local governments to address adverse climate-related impacts in local communities. St. Edward’s
