Andy Roddick Foundation
Through our partnership and a grant with the Andy Roddick Foundation, each of our EAC Y afterschool programs received 3
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Stockings are a fun holiday tradition. Typically filled with knick knacks, candy, and even fruit, the simplicity of stockings doesn’t
EAC Y Fun: Cake Mix Playdough
During the week of November 28th through December 2nd, Extend-A-Care YMCA Afterschool Care centers will celebrate National Cake Day and all of
DIY Gratitude Jar
Make Your Own Gratitude Jar While being grateful seems simple enough in theory, it can actually be hard to put
Acorn Squash Recipes
With fall upon us, you might begin noticing different types of squash appearing at your grocery store or local farmers
YMCA of Austin Adds Ninth Location to Serve Communities in West Austin
Plans include major partnership with Concordia University Texas to create shared community sports and wellness facilities. The YMCA of Austin has
The Benefits of Classical Music for Children
Beethoven, Bach, Mozart…most of these names are familiar to us, even if we wouldn’t consider ourselves musical. But what
Children’s Books about Dragons
Reading is one of the best ways to escape reality and let little imaginations run wild. Mermaids, kings and queens,
5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Common Household Goods
5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Common Household Goods By Rachel Perez, Guest Contributor In commemoration of World Environment Day* this month (observed
Documentary Directed by YMCA CEO Debuts on NFL Network June 23
AUSTIN – OPEN FIELD, an award-winning documentary about women’s professional football directed and produced by Austin resident and local YMCA CEO Kathy Kuras, will debut on the NFL Network, Thursday, June 23, at 9pm CDT. The film’s broadcast premiere will be part of the network’s program lineup to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the 1972 legislation that helped expand women’s participation in sports.
