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2026 Free Halloween Events at the Y

September 30, 2026|Categories: Community & Culture, Family, Top Stories|

Halloween Fun is Taking Over the Y! 🎃

Grab your costumes and celebrate Halloween with the Greater Austin YMCA! We have FREE family-friendly events happening at Y locations across the Greater Austin. Enjoy treats, activities and spooky fun for everyone!

All events are open to the community, so invite your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate at the Y!

Trick or Treat at the Y

Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fun-filled Trick-or-Treating at 1 of our 3 participating locations! Collect candy and treats throughout the center and

Teaching Kids Stewardship: A Skill that Lasts a Lifetime

March 5, 2026|Categories: Blog, Family, Youth Development|

Helping Children Learn to Care for Their World

Stewardship is the act of caring for the world around us. It means taking responsibility for our spaces, our communities and the people and living things that share them with us. When children develop a sense of stewardship early in life, they grow into people who understand that their actions matter.

For families, teaching stewardship can start with small daily habits. And through thoughtful YMCA afterschool care programs, children have opportunities to practice these values every day in meaningful ways.

Why Stewardship Matters for Children

Camp Moody Family Campouts

August 25, 2025|Categories: Event, Family, Fee-based Events|Tags: , |

🌙 Family Campout at Camp Moody

Unplug, explore and make memories together under the stars!

Gather the family for an unforgettable overnight adventure at YMCA Camp Moody on Onion Creek. Spend Saturday exploring the great outdoors, enjoying family-friendly activities and ending the evening with dinner and s’mores around the campfire.

🏕️ A Night Full of Adventure

Your family can experience:

🧗 High ropes & rock climbing
🏹 Archery & slingshots
🛶 Canoeing
🎶 Camp songs
🎣 Fishing
🌿 Nature walks
🎨 Crafts
🔥 S’mores under the stars
✨ And so much more!

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Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active

May 9, 2025|Categories: Blog, Family, Youth Development|

Summer’s almost here and the Greater Austin Y is ready to help your kids stay active, make friends and have a blast! Whether it’s shooting hoops, diving into pool fun, heading to camp or learning to swim, we’ve got something for every kid and every schedule.

🏀 Shoot, Score, Smile!

3 Reasons Why Afterschool Programs could benefit your Family

October 14, 2024|Categories: Blog, Family, Youth Development|

Picture this: the school bell rings, and a tidal wave of backpacks and excited kids burst through the classroom doors. They’ve been cooped up all day, and now they’re ready to let loose!

What adventures await them after school? How about building a skyscraper out of blocks, laughing until your sides hurt with friends, or running so fast you feel like a superhero on the playground?

Spring Fun for Everyone: See What the Y has in Store!

February 8, 2024|Categories: Blog, Family, Youth Development|

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

All Greater Austin YMCA locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of Easter. We'll reopen with regular hours Monday, April 6.
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