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Summer Birthday Party Ideas

June 2, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Do you have a little one with a summer birthday? If you’re looking for some fun ideas for summer birthday parties, you’re in the right place! We’re sharing some unique summer party ideas that might be perfect for your little one. And while we love a good pool party, they’re pretty common, so you won’t find that party idea on our list.

Ice Cream Party

Who needs cake when you can have ice cream? There’s so much you can do for an ice cream party. Build your own ice cream sundae, pin the ice cream scoop on the cone…you could even make 

Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Summer at Greater Austin YMCA

May 25, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Summer is here, and that means more friends in our facilities around the greater Austin area. To welcome everyone to our spaces, here are a few pointers to get the most out of your visit to the Y.

  1. Bringing friends or family to the YMCA? We’re so glad you want to share the Y with your loved ones. Learn our guest policy here.
  2. Members & guests ages under age 16 must always be accompanied by an 18+ adult. Make your trip to the Y smoother by having your printed & signed parent permission

Summer Bucket List for Austin, TX Families

May 10, 2023|Categories: Blog, Community & Culture|

Have you ever made a family bucket list? Making a bucket list and checking off items on it is a special way to create new family memories. And the best part is that you can put whatever you want on your family’s bucket list! With summer quickly approaching, take an evening to come up with your family’s unique bucket list for this summer. Here are some ideas to get you started!

Eat Somewhere New

Try a new Austin restaurant together as a family! Or pack a picnic and eat it in a local park together one summer evening. Here are some family-friendly

Busted: 10 of the Biggest Health Myths

April 18, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Are you working out at the wrong time? Is breakfast actually important? Can lifting weights make you lean? Is raw food healthier? And should you really aim for 10,000 steps a day? We’ve dug deep into the research to separate the facts from fiction

In the pursuit of good health and fitness, chances are you’ve faced conflicting advice, confusing

Children’s Books for a Rainy Day

April 5, 2023|Categories: Blog|

A rainy day. Overcast, grey skies, the pitter-patter white noise of drops on windows, a blanket of calm on a wet world. Colors of car lights and stop lights spill onto inky black pavement, drops race past on windshields, and puddles form on the sidewalks. Although rainy days can put a damper on plans or cause your kids to be cooped up inside, a rainy day is also full to the brim of magic and possibility. A rainy day is a perfect opportunity to curl up in a blanket with a warm drink and some of your favorite books! We’ve

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