What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in July 2026

Published On: July 6, 2026Categories: Blog

Self-Defense Workshop

Tae Kwon Do’s Grandmaster Owens and Master Stephanie will teach you the tools needed to better protect yourself in everyday life! Learn safety awareness, lethal strikes, escapes, and groundwork for self-defense.

Designed for ages 10+, participants ages 10-14 must have a participating adult in class.

A man performs a kick in a martial arts class

Women and Weights Classes

Come join a women only weight training class to learn proper form and build strength. Classes taught by a personal trainer 7am-8am on Mondays and Thursdays or 12pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.

trainer teaching woman proper form for lifting weights

Kids’ Night Out = Parents’ Night Off!

It’s been a long week, the kids are bouncing off the walls and you deserve a break. Babysitters can be pricey but that’s where Kids Night Out comes in! We’ll keep your kids busy while you take a well-earned breather. Win-win.

We have Kids Night Out on the second and fourth Saturdays every month!

NOW OPEN! The Oak Grove Outpost: A Nature-inspired Playspace

Nestled under the shade of the oaks just across from the facility entrance, our brand-new playspace is officially open! Built entirely from all-natural materials by community and Stantec volunteers, the Oak Grove Outpost is designed for unstructured free play that gets kids moving and creating.

Whether they are building their own obstacle courses, playing a game of “the floor is lava,” or challenging friends at the tic-tac-toe tree stump, it’s the perfect spot for outdoor adventure. Stop by on your next visit and let the exploration begin!

Now Hiring! Year-Round Job Openings Across Austin

We’re hiring afterschool counselors, lifeguards and swim instructors across Greater Austin to help kids build confidence, learn valuable skills and make a positive impact in our community.

Why Join Our Team:
➡️ Paid training and certification provided
➡️ Flexible schedules
➡️ Build leadership experience
➡️ Make a real difference in your community

1) A YMCA lifeguard sitting in lifeguard chair looking over pool; 2) Swim instructor smiling with child while holding a flotation device; 3) After school counselor laughing with student

About the Greater Austin YMCA®
For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has strengthened communities across Central Texas through programs that support youth development, healthy living, and community well-being. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving nearly 145,000 people each year, the Y helps individuals and families learn, grow, and thrive.