Join Our Welcoming Week Quest Challenge
In a world where many people feel disconnected, a simple hello, introduction or shared workout can go a long way. That’s what Welcoming Week is all about!
Welcoming Week is a national YMCA initiative that celebrates what makes our communities stronger: connection, belonging and feeling welcome.
This Welcoming Week, we’re challenging Greater Austin Y members to step outside their comfort zone and show others what makes the Y more than a gym through a series of fun challenges in the YMCA app.
How to Participate
- Challenge Dates: September 10-19, 2026
- Where to Join: New Greater Austin YMCA App
- Participating Centers: East Communities, Hays Communities, North Austin, Northwest Family, Southwest Family, Springs Family & Townlake YMCAs
Click into the Engagement ➡️ Quests to find the Welcoming Week challenges on our app! You’ll have until close of business on September 19 at your YMCA location to participate and complete our Welcoming Week challenges.
Chance to Win YMCA Swag
Complete 6 of the 8 challenges and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a YMCA Swag Basket featuring:
- Metal water bottle
- Fanny pack
- Sunglasses
- Cooler lunch box
We’ll randomly select one winner at each of the 7 participating centers and contact the winner the week following Welcoming Week.
Bring a Friend!
During Welcoming Week, we’re offering a FREE 7-day trial membership for the public, so invite a friend, family member or coworker to see what the Y is all about.
