Peninsula Family YMCA

Reunited and it feels like summer! We’re thrilled to announce our highly anticipated return of our Alumni Reunion at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch as a part of Family Camp Weekend. Whether you were a former camper, naturalist, counselor, or parent, you’ll always be a part of our alumni community! Join us Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 1st for a fun filled weekend. Visit our page and register today: ymcasf.org/programs/camp-jones-gulch-family-camp-and-alumni-weekend

Remember, every rep counts! We are here to celebrate all your wellness victories along the way. Whether it’s lifting heavier, completing an extra set, or just showing up, it all matters! Come on in to our facilities, and tag us on your wellness journey

Feeling that relaxing transition between Summer Camp and Back to School yet?! We got you. Check out our youth afterschool programs, back to school programs and more. Talk to our branch to learn more about our Youth Development programs across the Bay.

Shake off all summer blues with our high-energy dance classes. We get kiddos dancing, and we can get you on beat 😎 Sign up online www.ymcasf.org

Happy 4th of July! Check out these fun patriotic facts as we celebrate Independence Day at the Y! Check our website to see branch hours.

Our forecast is always 100% chance of pool. Join us and learn more online at www.ymcasf.org

Staff, members, and partners have joined us in Pride festivities throughout the month. We hope you join us this week for in our programs. Take a photo of yourself in rainbow Pride swag and tag us with to be featured on Friday. We Wear Rainbow supports visibility and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, and is a great reminder that everyone is welcome here 🌈 Happy Pride!

One of our favorite tagged family photos this year is a father working out with his family! We love to see families participate in our programs. Cheers to the father figures around us who inspire us to be our best selves. Tag yours in the comments to wish them a Happy Fathers Day!

It’s Founders’ Day! On this date in 1844, George Williams and 11 other young men held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 180 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities –creating the first group swim classes, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) class and addressing chronic disease through programs like the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program. Learn about our Y history in the Bay here https://ow.ly/OJjX50S14xL

Feelin' the heat and makin' your way into the water this week? Remember these tips from National Water Safety Month for you and your family. Also, remember to stay hydrated in this heat, folks! As a member, you can always cool off in our pools, so schedule now www.ymcasf.org/swim-schedule

Splash along with us and support our community classes this week by joining us for our Swim-A-Thon!

This is National Water Safety Month, and while we know all ages love our facility pools and aquatics programs, we are especially proud of our programs that illuminate our vision of equity and access to safety in swimming for our youth. Bayview Safety Swim and Splash not only does this but has brought us together with incredible partners, and support from companies like Amazon. Thank you, Amazon for seeing how community-driven programs not only change lives, and our neighborhoods, but our future as well.

Bayview youth swim program gets $50K from Amazon The program teaches neighborhood kids how to swim and be safe in the water.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and we're celebrating the history of Asian Pacific Islanders within the YMCA movement. Did you know that the first Chinese American YMCA was founded in San Francisco in 1911? The Y held lectures on health, education, classes in English and Mandarin and even had a machine shop! To this day, the Chinatown YMCA plays a pivotal role in the community. Read and learn more about we celebrate APA Heritage Month by building staff support through our APA Employee Resource Group: ymcasf.org/about/blog/aapi-month-and-building-staff-support.

We are proud of our rich AAPI communities in the Bay who have collectively created our cultural landmarks, festivals, and leaders that support the safety and creativity of the many Asian cultures around the globe. As we elevate and support our AAPI colleagues and communities, we also want to encourage our AAPI-identifying staff, to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and/or support as allies. Supporting AAPI cultural events, advocacy work, and impactful programs is a great way to connect. Learn more about our AAPI ERGs and get involved.

AAPI Month and building Staff Support | YMCA SF The YMCA of San Francisco is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. As an organization committed to uplifting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognize the invaluable contributions the AAPI community has made in our vibrant city and nation. We are proud of...

Last week our Early Childhood Learning Centers at Chinatown YMCA, Mission YMCA, Stonestown Family YMCA, and Peninsula Family YMCA celebrated the Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Each day, preschoolers engaged in music, art, food, and family time. We’d like to thank the teachers and families who participated and came out in support of WOYC.

Join us for Five Days of Action from April 15-19. KNOWing the facts about child sexual abuse can help adults better understand what to look for and how to prevent it. As parents, caregivers, and trusted adults to the young people in our lives, we play an important role in protecting them from abuse. Learn more about the different types of abuse, the signs and how you can help at childhelphotline.org and head over to fivedaysofaction.org to sign the pledge & learn more!

Join us in-person to honor Festus Ezeli with the Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award. A champion both in the community and on the NBA court, Festus Ezeli has been deeply committed to improving the lives of youth and families across the Bay Area for years. Read here to learn more: ymcasf.org/about/blog/champion-and-court-honoring-festus-ezeli.

Spring break is almost here! When school is out, the Y is here to keep youth active and engaged. We’re offering school year camps for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. Sign up for individual days, or care Monday through Friday. Camp activities and schedules vary per branch and availability is limited, so sign up today at ymcasf.org/school-year-camps. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify, to learn more please visit our website.

Spring is almost here and what better way to celebrate than to attend our free Y For Youth Community Festival? Read more about our event and other activities you can do in the city: ymcasf.org/about/blog/top-5-things-do-sf-spring. Learn more about Y For Youth and RSVP today: ymcasf.org/y-for-youth.

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrated annually on March 8th, IWD is a global day that recognizes and uplifts the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Here's some of our staff rocking purple in honor of IWD this past Friday.

Serve, rally and score big at our NEW Pickleball Clinic! 🏓🎉 All skill levels are welcome! Let the fun and fitness begin! 🥒💪

🗳️✨ Don't Forget to Vote! ✨🗳️
Your voice matters, and it's time to make it heard! 🇺🇸🗣️ We believe that when we work together, we move individuals, families, and communities forward. Since 1884, the Y has responded to society’s most pressing needs by uniting people from all walks of life to work for social change.

Let's transform our shared values into action! 🤝🔍 Whether you're casting your vote in person or mailing in your ballot, let's come together and shape the future we want to see! 📮✔️ Remember, every vote counts!

March 5th is election day- last day to vote by mail ballot and in person.
March 12th is the last day for vote-by-mail ballots to be received and counted (if postmarked by Election Day).
*More than just the Presidential Primary is on the ballot in CA. U.S. Representatives, Senators, State positions, local positions, and referendums have a big impact on our communities, ourselves, and our lives are also on the ballot. https://www.ymcasf.org/vote
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Last Friday, our staff celebrated We Wear Black in honor of Black History Month and to uplift our Black communities as we stand together against injustice.

There are many ways to learn more about your heart and improve it. Celebrate American Heart Month at our Y and have fun building heart strength in more ways than one! https://pulse.ly/7ujos7clzz