Spring Fun for Everyone: See What the Y has in Store!
With the promise of Spring on the horizon, families are eagerly anticipating the chance to venture outdoors and craft new memories through exciting adventures. Perhaps you’re searching for stimulating spring break activities to keep your little ones engaged during their well-deserved break. Or maybe you’re interested in transforming physical fitness into a fun family pursuit. You might even be excited to witness your child’s creative talents flourish. Whatever your situation, the Y offers a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the needs of every member of your family!
Mark your calendars! Registration for our Spring programs opens on February 12th
What’s Happening at Camp Moody in February 2024
Outdoor Summer Day Camp
Join us this summer for eight exciting weeks of day camp at YMCA Camp Moody. Campers will compete with their camp group this summer for the weekly crown of Camp Champ. Your camper will immerse themselves in each week’s unique theme, enjoying their favorite Camp Moody activities and experiencing all the new activities awaiting them this summer!
2024 Weekly Summer Camp Themes:
June 10th – 14th Pirates of Camp Moody
June 17th – 21st
What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in February 2024
Cycling for a Cause – A Northwest Family YMCA Tradition
Join us on Sunday, 2/25, for our annual donation-based Cycling class led by Julie, with 100% of your $20 donation supporting the Greater Austin YMCA’s Annual Campaign! Julie also MATCHES donations! Sign up today to spin, have fun, and support the Y! It’s a WIN for your health, your fun, and your community
How to Keep Your 5-Year-Old Engaged and Focused
Five-year-olds are notorious for being curious and energetic. They are quickly learning about the world around them as they take everything in like little sponges. While it’s inspiring and encouraging to see your child explore their curiosity, there are times that call for them to be still and quiet.
From learning their ABCs and colors in school to behaving in a store, your child does have to take time to pause their rambunctious activity – at least for a little while. Here are some tips for keeping your five-year-old engaged and focused.
Set Aside Time to Practice Focusing on Specific Tasks
The concentration span
Oh, The Places We’ll Go…
A few years ago, I asked my mother why she never read my brother and I Dr. Seuss books when we were kids. She told me that she found the silly rhymes and strange names of the characters annoying! I was dumbfounded as those are some of the things that people love most about his books; that and Dr. Seuss’ unfailing ability to communicate complicated societal challenges like pollution (e.g. The Lorax) and messy human struggles like the desire to understand where we come from (e.g. Are You My Mother?) to children, are some of the things I love most
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
See below for all the solar eclipse events and activities taking place at Greater Austin YMCA locations. Stop by your nearest Y facility to pick up your free set of solar eclipse glasses while supplies last.
YMCA Camp Moody
Center closed for the entire day.
Duration: 2h, 41m
Duration of Totality: 20s
- Partial begins: 12:16:47 pm
- Full begins: 1:36:36 pm
- Maximum: 1:36:37 pm
- Full ends: 1:36:38 pm
- Partial ends: 2:57:47 pm
Springs Family YMCA
Center closed for the entire day.
Duration: 2h, 40m, 55s
