What’s Happening at Hays Communities Y in July 2025

Published On: July 1, 2025Categories: Blog

Life Can Be Hard. We’re Here to Help.

Two people face one another in deep conversation.

Life can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. The Greater Austin YMCA Counseling Program offers compassionate, professional support for adults, couples, families, and children navigating life’s challenges.

  • ✅ Appointments available within 5 days
  • ✅ In-person or virtual sessions at 6 convenient locations, including Hays Communities Y
  • ✅ Now offering weekday, evening, and weekend availability
  • ✅ English and Spanish services available
  • ✅ Discounted rates for Y members + financial assistance

We’re here to support your mental wellness—on your schedule, in your language, and with care.

📧 Email ymcacounseling@austinymca.org for more info

🔗 Register for an appointment

Because your mental health matters—let’s take the next step together.

🥋 Fall Taekwondo Classes – Now Open for Registration!

Kick off the school year with confidence and focus!

Our Taekwondo Program is more than just kicks and punches—it’s about building self-esteem, discipline, and respect at home and at school. Designed for beginners, our Monday class offers a fun and structured introduction to the fundamentals of self-defense.

👟 Learn essential skills like:

  • Front, roundhouse, side & back kicks
  • Basic stances, punches, blocks, and self-defense grabs
  • “Stranger danger” awareness and safe practices

We wrap up each class with a discussion on the five tenets of Taekwondo:

Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control, Perseverance, and Indomitable Spirit

  • 🕓 Class Time: Mondays, 4:15–5:00 PM
  • 📅 Registration opened July 21—spots are limited!

Sign up today and let your child discover strength, focus, and confidence through martial arts!

📚 Little Scholars Registration is Open!

Big learning for your little one starts here!

Our Little Scholars Program kicks off in September and is the perfect opportunity for young children to learn, play, and grow in a fun, hands-on environment.

Through engaging, school-like activities, your child will build social skills, explore new concepts, and make lasting friendships—all while having a blast!

🗓️ Program Options:

  • ✨ Little Scholars M/W/F
  • ✨ Little Scholars T/TH

Spots are limited—register today and give your child a great head start this fall!

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