Schmetterling YMCA is underway in Four Points!
A YMCA campus for children, families, adults, seniors and generations to come.
The new YMCA campus will bring together fitness, childcare, swim, youth programs, wellness and community spaces designed to serve the whole family.
Located at 8300 N. FM 620, Schmetterling YMCA will expand access to YMCA programs and services in a growing area of Central Texas where families have long envisioned a full YMCA campus close to home.
The Greater Austin YMCA has announced an $18 million total investment from The Schmetterling Foundation, including a transformational new $15 million gift that advances the vision for Schmetterling YMCA. This investment builds on the foundation’s earlier $3 million gift that helped launch YMCA Tomorrow Academy in 2025.
In recognition of this extraordinary support, the future YMCA campus will be named Schmetterling YMCA.
A New YMCA for Four Points and Northwest Austin Families
As the Four Points area and surrounding northwest Austin communities continue to grow, families are seeking greater access to childcare, youth development, fitness, wellness, recreation and community gathering spaces.
Schmetterling YMCA is designed to help meet those evolving community needs through spaces and programs that support healthier lives, stronger families and deeper community connection.
The vision is centered around creating a welcoming, multigenerational place where:
Early Learners can grow in a safe, nurturing environment
Teens can build confidence, belonging and purpose
Parents can prioritize their health and well-being
Adults can stay motivated, active, and strong
Seniors can remain engaged, connected and supported
Families can spend meaningful time together
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EARLY LEARNERS
can grow in a safe, nurturing environment
TEENS
can build confidence, belonging and purpose
PARENTS
can prioritize their health and well-being
ADULTS
can stay motivated, active, and strong
SENIORS
can remain engaged, connected and supported
FAMILIES
can spend meaningful time together
Schmetterling YMCA will be more than a fitness facility. It will be a community campus designed to support children, families, adults and seniors through every stage of life.
What Schmetterling YMCA Will Include
Planned future features include:
- Indoor cardio, strength and wellness center
- Group fitness studios
- Outdoor pool for year-round lap swimming
- Seasonal outdoor interactive family pool
- Basketball courts
- Pickleball courts
- Outdoor fitness spaces
- Youth makerspace for STEM, technology, cooking and art
- Kids Play+ on-site drop-in childcare
- Coworking lounge
- Community gathering spaces
- Outdoor family spaces across the 9-acre campus
The campus is designed to support the whole family in one connected location.
Childcare, Early Learning and Youth Development
YMCA Tomorrow Academy opened in March 2025 as Phase 1 of the broader Schmetterling YMCA vision.
Located on-site at 8300 N. FM 620, YMCA Tomorrow Academy provides early learning for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and features the proprietary Constellation of Care™ model with a focus on:
- YMCA Playing to Learn™ Curriculum
- Safety & Hygiene
- Parent-Teacher Engagement
- Health & Nutrition
- Family Wellness
Summer Camp Unplugged is at the Schmetterling YMCA for Summer 2026!
Kids ages 4–14 will enjoy an action-packed summer filled with outdoor games, field trips, swim time, STEM projects, creative arts, games, friendships and screen-free fun, all in a safe, trusted YMCA environment parents count on.
With flexible weekly scheduling, caring staff and financial assistance available, it’s an easy way for families to keep kids active, engaged and having fun all summer long.
Serving Four Points Area Families for More Than 35 Years
For more than 35 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has served families throughout the Four Points and northwest Austin area through school-based afterschool care programs.
The Greater Austin YMCA currently serves families at:
- Canyon Creek Elementary
- Jollyville Elementary
- Laurel Mountain Elementary
- Spicewood Elementary
- Caraway Elementary
These longstanding partnerships helped establish trusted relationships with families, educators, staff, volunteers and community partners across the area.
Schmetterling YMCA represents the next chapter in that long-term commitment to the community.
Designed for Access and Community Connection
As a nonprofit organization, the Greater Austin YMCA is committed to ensuring Schmetterling YMCA remains accessible to families of all income levels through financial assistance and community support.
The vision for Schmetterling YMCA is about:
- Strengthening families
- Expanding Access
- Improving Health and Well-being
- Creating Opportunities for Children
- Building Community Connection
- Supporting Long-term Quality of Life in Northwest Austin
Project Timeline
Phase 1
YMCA Tomorrow Academy ribbon cutting in March 2025 with Colleen & Jim Clark, founders of Schmetterling Foundation.
Phase 2
Construction planning is underway, and the Schmetterling YMCA anticipates opening in late 2028.
Envision the Future of the Schmetterling YMCA
Reception Area (FPO)
Kids Play+ (FPO)
Hallway to Fitness Areas (FPO)
Group Exercise Room (FPO)
Mind Body Studio (FPO)
Entrance Sign (FPO)
Exterior Elevation (FPO)
Southwest Aerial View (FPO)
Courtyard Facing South Exterior (FPO)
Support the Vision
The Schmetterling Foundation’s transformational investment completes the construction phase of the project, but additional community support will help:
- Expand access for Families
- Strengthen programming
- Support Long-term Sustainability
- Reduce Long-term Financing Costs
- Increase Financial Assistance Opportunities
Every additional gift helps strengthen Schmetterling YMCA’s ability to serve children, families, teens, adults and seniors across the Four Points community for generations to come.
