Berkeley YMCA

Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

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📣Heads up to our Pool participants 📣

Thank you for allowing this time to make our pool sparkly clean for you!

MEET DYLAN!
Dylan Lee, Age 8
How long has Dylan been participating in Youth Basketball at the Y?
About a year and half.
What skills, developmental or physical, have you seen Dylan grow in during the program?
Dylan can now dribble with both hands including cross over, and behind the back dribble. When on the court Dylan is now confident in himself, he wants the ball, but he also understands team play.
What’s Dylan’s favorite part of basketball?
That it involves a lot of coordination, teamwork, and skill (his words).
Anything else you’d like to add?
The coaching staff and the welcoming atmosphere at the Y are the main reasons we keep coming back. All kids learn and have a good time regardless of their skill level.

NEW equipment has arrived at the Berkeley Y! On the Hydrow, learn great technique from qualified coaches and try a workout!

Thank you, Julie Anne, for sharing an amazing yoga practice with our Berkeley Y! Best of luck on your new adventure and we wish you the best! We’ll be missing you 🌈🫶🏼

Happy Pride 🌈 Month!

Check out our modified hours for Memorial Day 🇺🇸
See you at the Y!
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Send a Kid to Camp!

Support scholarships to youths/families struggling to meet the cost of camp. A Berkeley Family and Y-USA have offered a matching challenge of $28,750 for Day and Overnight Camps, a 1:1 match for every dollar donated.

Can we count on you to send a kid to camp and meet the challenge?

Visit bit.ly/SKTC2024 to donate today!

Congratulations to Super Dads, the team who won our 3 on 3 Basketball tournament this past weekend!

Be on the lookout for more adult sports fun at the Berkeley Y!

Meet Shruti!

“Joining Berkeley YMCA was a game-changer for me. The group fitness classes not only kept me fit but brought me an immense sense of community and joy. The dedication of YMCA’s instructors is so inspiring. Through the Y ID fitness coaching, the Y instructors carved out a fitness program that worked for me and helped me develop a workout discipline that will last for my lifetime! Thank you YMCA for making me stronger and helping me love myself more. I am so grateful.”

Who is coming?! 🙋🏼

Check out all the free specialty classes and clinics we’re hosting this weekend!

Bring your BFF to Bring a Friend for FREE weekend 👯

We 🩷 the Y! Spreading the love 💕
Comment below why YOU 🩷 the Y 👇🏼

Women on Weights in full effect! Join Coach Lulu every Tuesday and Thursday 12:15-1:15 PM and find confidence and camaraderie in the free weight room 💪🏽

Join us next weekend and Bring a Friend for Free!
Swipe to see specialty free classes and clinics we’re holding this weekend 🤘🏽

Lap pool & hot tub cleaning and repairs are underway!
The lap pool and hot tub will reopen Wednesday, December 27th.

Lap Pool will be CLOSED Monday, December 11th—Tuesday, December 26th.

During this closure, Lap Pool will be drained, deep cleaned, have minor repair work on tiles and drains, be refilled, reheated, and balanced with fresh water.

We encourage swimmers to use the Oakland Y pool for lap swimming during the Berkeley lap pool closure. (Please note that the Oakland Y pool will be closed December 22nd—January 1st for its annual cleaning.)
We will have gentle​ lap swimming and water walking available during select times in Grace's Pool during the Lap Pool closure (see attached modified schedule or view our live schedule on our website at https://ymcaeastbay.org/programs/swimming/lap-swimming). Grace's Pool is 15 yards in length, 86 degrees, and slopes from 3.5 feet to 7.5 feet in depth. It is only appropriate for light intensity exercise.

Lap Pool will reopen on Wednesday, December 27th.
We appreciate your understanding as we make these necessary upgrades and repairs!

Questions? Deedee Lundberg, [email protected]

Annual Zumbathon today from 8:15-10:15am. You cannot miss out on this party. Hope to see you there.

We’re thankful for YOU!
Join us for special classes Thursday and Friday.
11/23 8:15-10:15am Zumbathon
11/24 12:15pm HIIT

Have a beautiful holiday weekend Y family

On Tuesday, during Tea & Talk our seniors rolled coins to make a group contribution to our Annual Campaign! Thank you for helping support our Youth ❤️

There are just two days left in our campaign! Consider a gift to your community today.

Beginning today! Come play some pickleball at the Berkeley Y! Pickleball is now offered at all 5 of our branches!

🚨Attention! 🚨

Thank you for allowing us this time to make upgrades and improvements to our pool!

Mal, our Board Chair is here to pump you up for Match Day! All donations received today will be matched $1 for $1.

Donate today. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/berkeleyymca2023

🎉ITS MATCH DAY! 🎉
Double your gift today. Any donations received online or in person today will be matched!

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/berkeleyymca2023
❤️ Thank you for your support

🎁🚨Match Day🚨🎁

On Thursday, November 2nd, our Board will be matching any donations received, in person or online!
Your gift goes towards scholarships in early childhood development, swim lessons, camp, youth & government and more!
Please consider a gift today.


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We’re all geared up for some spooky fun at the Berkeley Y! Come join the party 👻🎃

Community is Everything!
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Women On Weights!
Every Tuesday with Coach Lulu
12:15-1:15PM

Say Hi 👋🏼 to Lauren!
NASM Personal Trainer

I played soccer and ran track throughout my life, so sports have always been a central part of my everyday activities. Once I came to UC Berkeley, I was introduced to strength training and immediately fell in love with it! I have been training consistently since 2021, adopting other forms of exercise such as yoga, powerlifting, and HIIT workouts.
I was inspired to become a trainer because the gym has allowed me to grow as an individual, physically and mentally. My self-confidence has skyrocketed and I have adopted a healthier relationship with my body and food since incorporating strength training into my daily life. I have applied specific skills acquired from the gym, such as discipline, perseverance, and structure to my outside life. Because of this, I was eager to bring this same passion and energy to training others, and ultimately help them pursue a similar path to self-love and sustainability!

My training philosophy is that through the proper training, encouragement, and discipline, we can become the best versions of ourselves and apply it to other facets of life. We can do so much more than we think! Using an evidence-based approach, I value a client's individual goals and help them achieve these needs with the necessary push. I also believe in the regenerative and nutritional aspects of attaining goals as they are just as important as the training itself.

Likes and interests?
Powerlifting, hiking, camping, photography, surfing, food

Favorite quote:
“You must expect things of yourself before you can do them.” – Michael Jordan

Interested in working with Lauren?
[email protected]

📣Calling all aspiring women weight lifters and muscle mamas📣

Do you find the free weight room intimidating or seen as “the men’s space”?
Let’s break that perception. LADIES, LETS TAKE UP SPACE in the weight room 💪🏽

Join Coach Lulu as she crafts a weekly full body workout which will include our 6 key movement patterns: squat, lunge, push, pull, and core. Connect with other women weight lifters, learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively, and let’s give other women the confidence to step inside the weight room.

Women on Weights is free and drop-in.
No registration required.
Tuesdays starting 10/10
12:15-1:15pm in the main level free weight area.

Congrats to our Y members & staff who competed in the Spartan DEKA Strong competition this past weekend!
Way to go! 💪🏽