Greater Austin YMCA Announces New Schmetterling YMCA in Four Points
Greater Austin YMCA Announces New Schmetterling YMCA in Four Points
Building on an earlier $3 million gift, new $15 million commitment will name Schmetterling YMCA and advance the full campus vision
AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 13, 2026) — The Greater Austin YMCA today announced an $18 million total investment from The Schmetterling Foundation, led by philanthropists Colleen and Jim Clark. A new transformational $15 million gift builds on the foundation’s earlier $3 million investment in YMCA Tomorrow Academy. In recognition of this support, the new YMCA campus will
TRAINERS SHARE ‘GO-TO’ WORKOUTS FOR A MENTAL HEALTH BOOST
Find out how exercise professionals choose to move when they want to shift their mindset – and see what the science says about how different activities protect mental health.
Lifting Weights to Lighten Mental Load
If Ben Main feels like nothing is going right for him and he can’t concentrate on his work, he knows it’s time to focus on his mindset. “I’m kind of superstitious, so if I know I can change things then I’m gonna make it happen!” He says that with a good workout, he can build the momentum he needs
What’s Happening at North Austin YMCA in May 2026
Facility Update
Please be advised that the North Austin Y is going through a change in leadership: Kinneth Ochoa (former Executive Director) and Keria Staples-Wilcox (former Youth & Family Director) are transitioning to the East Communities Y effective May 1, 2026. In the interim, Amanda Walker (Vice
What’s Happening at Camp Moody in May 2026
🏊♀️ Summer League Registration is Still Open!
Summer League swimming started on Monday, April 27, but there’s still time to join in on the fun. SIGN UP HERE TODAY for two months of exciting summer league action! There will be swim meets every Saturday, starting May 9 – June 21 (skipping Memorial Day weekend).
MAY ONLY and JUNE ONLY sessions are also available in addition to the FULL MAY AND JUNE session.
What’s Happening at Hays Communities Y in May 2026
⛹️♂️ Youth and Family Programming
Big fun, new options! You asked, we listened—now enjoy Kids Night Out and additional gymnastics and tumbling classes, with more youth programs coming each month.
- Monday Tae Kwon Do is back starting May 4! We have an all-belt class for ages 6+ that starts at 5:20pm. Registration here.
- We have also added a Level 2 gymnastics class on Wednesday nights at 6:20pm; Talk to your coach to see if your athlete is ready to level up
What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in May 2026
🏋🏽♀️ Women & Weights May Program
Come join 2 days a week for a 7am Workout Monday/Thursday or a 12:30pm lunch time workout Sunday and Tuesdays. 7am: Daxko Operations –
