Swim Lessons: What To Know Before You Sign Up
With there being so many options on where to take your children to swim, it can be a bit hard at times to decide what swim program would be the best fit for your children. When it comes time to…
The YMCA helped me through the toughest time of my life…
My name is Sarah and I would like to share how the YMCA has helped me through the toughest time of my life. In 2017, I had to leave my husband of 11 years and for the first time in…
Keep Kids Safe In and Around the Water
71% of the world is water. Children are 100% curious. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s swim program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety…
The Y is Family to Us
Brad Dawson – Newport-Mesa Family YMCA Member At first I came in only to inquire about summer camp for Brixton, my 5 year old son, as I always went to camp at the Y when I was a kid. Once…
Did You Make a Resolution This Year?
According to U.S. News, approximately 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February and only 8 percent of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions at all. So, what can we do about it to make 2019’s statistics…
Ways To Get Your Kids Moving
Newport-Mesa Family YMCA Health and Wellness Director, Katie Bathgate, is featured in the January issue of Parenting OC Magazine for her expertise and some fun tips on how to keep your kids active and healthy. Click here to read this…
A Christmas Miracle
Letter from Tree of Hope Recipient This past Christmas season was kind of tough on my family. It was the first Christmas for my wife and I as a married couple. We have been dealing with the failing health of…
Why I Joined The Y
Anita Alvarez – Fullerton Family YMCA Member My daughter once asked me, “Mom, where is your happy place?” I closed my eyes and I saw myself in the pool of my YMCA. The YMCA has become such a meaningful place…
Why The Y?
Reggie Kater -YMCA Membership Coordinator, dad, husband and friend. “As a child, I was overweight with high cholesterol…Since starting at the YMCA in 2016, I have focused on ‘my why’ and lost a total of 80lbs. My inspiration comes from…
