See How We’re Keeping Greater Austin Active!
The Y is committed to meeting community needs to strengthen the bonds that tie us together. Read our blog to discover some of the ways the Y has created positive change in our community, and check back to see how the Y continues to be not a place, but a purpose.
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Project S.A.F.E. teaches water safety
Project S.A.F.E. is back at select YMCA of Austin locations with busloads of kids eager for
YMCA Receives “Moving the Needle” Award from Austin Mayor’s Fitness Council
The City of Austin Mayor’s Fitness Council recognized the YMCA of Austin with a “Moving the Needle” Award in a virtual ceremony with Mayor Steve Adler
The Importance of Daily Movement for Kids
Daily movement is important for everyone. Adults often think of this as exercise, which can have negative connotations
YMCA + Athlete Foundry = College Success
Is your child a middle school or high school athlete looking to chart a path to college and beyond?
The YMCA of Austin has partnered with Athlete Foundry to
Returning to Group Exercise Post Quarantine
The last time I went to a group exercise class in 2020, I was trying out something new. It was a step-dance cardio class that
Add These Vegetables to Your Kid’s Smoothies
It’s an age old problem: kids don’t like veggies. Maybe it’s the color, maybe it’s the texture, maybe there’s absolutely no reason at all. If
Pride Origins: A Look at Our Leaders
Happy Pride Month! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride in June because of the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan of 1969. The Stonewall Riots served as the catalyst for
Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Teambuilding
The experts have weighed in, and “Zoom fatigue” is real. But corporate managers and group organizers are still left to grapple with the challenge of
The Stories of Black History are American Stories
“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished, lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” – Carter G.
