What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in August 2025

On Saturday, August 9th from 2:00 – 4:00pm, Tae Kwon Do’s Grandmaster Owens 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.

We are excited to announce that Northwest Y is bringing back Mat Pilates. Our instructor, Jodi M., comes with Peak III Certification- over 500 hours of Yoga teaching. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45 – 7:30pm.

Give What You Can; Take What You Need | Saturday, September 13th from 11:00am – 1:00pm

Looking to refresh your kids’ closets or pass along gently-used toys? Join us for our first Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange, a free community event where families can donate and pick up items in great condition — all while reducing waste and supporting local families. 

How It Works: 

• Drop Off: Bring gently-used children’s clothing, shoes, books, and toys (ages infant to 12) during our drop-off window. 
• Exchange Time: During the exchange hours, “shop” for items you need — completely free! 
• No Item Donation Required to Participate: Even if you don’t have anything to give this time, you’re welcome to take what your family can use.  
• No Cost to Participate: However, we will be accepting donations for Northwest Y’s annual campaign that provides financial assistance to our community members.  

 🧸 Ages: Infant – 12 years
💡 Bonus: Any unclaimed items will be donated to local nonprofits supporting children and families. 

Let’s help each other, build community, and keep good stuff out of the landfill! 💚 

We are excited for our Mavericks to get back to learning! School starts Tuesday, August 12, which also means there will be added traffic congestion on McNeil Drive in the mornings and afternoons. Northwest Y is planning additional measures to assist with a smooth transition back to school and to ensure our parking lots are safe and accessible to our members. 

• Reminder: Parking is only for Y members and staff using our facility. No student parking is allowed.  
• Reminder: No dropping off or picking up students from our parking lots.   
• Students who park in Y lots will be towed by TX Towing Service & Private Property Impounds at 512-789-4277. 
• McNeil students must purchase parking permits from McNeil High School and park at the high school.  
• Y members, for the first few weeks of school, please give yourself extra time to get to and from the YMCA from 8:30am-9:15am and 4:20-5:00pm as we may be stopping vehicles before entering our lots to ensure they are members.  

Thank you for your patience and assistance.

💪 Become a Certified BODYPUMP or Les Mills Grit Instructor! 🔥 

Ready to inspire, motivate, and transform lives? Join our upcoming BODYPUMP or Grit Instructor Training and learn how to lead one of the world’s most powerful strength-based group fitness programs from Les Mills! 

🗓 Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 8am-5pm
📍 Location: Townlake YMCA
⏰ Duration: 2 days of immersive, high-energy training 

Discount: YMCA members receive a 45% discount off the regular price of $349

Whether you’re a seasoned fitness professional or just starting your journey, this course equips you with the skills to coach safe, effective, and motivating workouts to music that drives results. 

Spots are limited — we have only 2 spots left in each – don’t miss your chance to lead the revolution in group fitness!, 

 Email Anna.Tateosian@AustinYMCA.org for registration details.