YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Practices for Unleashed at Stadium Bowl start this Saturday! We have partnered with Unleashed to have the gates open and provide a safe space for our community to practice. Don’t worry – there's still time to join our YMCA PKC pack for Unleashed on August 4. Check out the link below to learn more and register 🏅
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Tacoma/UnleashedStadiumBowl

Celebrating a fantastic year with our outstanding students at Lochburn Middle School Site! This year, we introduced awards for students who attended clubs for 50+ days (100 hours). Huge congrats to our top attendee, Amiyah Betaudier, and all our dedicated students! 🎉

We’re proud to work with partners and school districts to offer essential programming like our Community Learning Centers, which are accessible to students within Lakewood and Tacoma throughout the school year.

Read more about our CLC program with the link below:
https://www.ymcapkc.org/blog/clc-end-year-recap

Push your limits and conquer the Stadium High School stairs in Tacoma with your Y community! Join us for an exhilarating experience as we train together on the four Saturdays leading up to the event. Choose YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties as your Wellness Partner and Largest Pack when registering. Click on the link below to learn more. See you there!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Tacoma/UnleashedStadiumBowl

Our Teen Late Nite program is a game-changer for local youth! Every Friday through the school year, and every weeknight through the summer, teens have a safe space to socialize, stay active, have a free meal, and explore their interests. Thanks to our donors, we can provide this vital program that keeps teens engaged and on the right track. This is just one of the programs our annual golf tournament for community impact supports. , ,

⚡ Our YMCA Child Care spots are filling up at lightning speed! ⚡ Register today for peace of mind with trusted, reliable, and high-quality childcare for your little one. Don’t forget, every child registered gets a free YMCA membership and 50% off memberships for their whole family! That means your child will enjoy play-based learning AND access to all our youth programs including gymnastics and swim lessons 🤸🏊

Register at: www.ymcapkc.org/child-care

We are so thankful to the Haselwood Auto Group West Hills Autoplex and the Drive for a Cause Campaign for donating $124,386 to the Haselwood Family YMCA!

During the month of April, Drive for a Cause raised funds through a portion of vehicle sales, service, and customer and employee contributions.

Donations to the Y support free memberships for children in foster care, youth programs, and other life-changing activities. We are incredibly grateful to the Haselwood Auto Group's continued support of the Y through Drive for a Cause, which has raised more than $865,000 over the past 9 years.

The Haselwood and Wiler families have been supporting the YMCA since 1994 through the Haselwood Family Foundation, Haselwood Auto Group.

Please join us in celebrating our gymnasts as we send them off to YMCA nationals in Pennsylvania 🎉 Our Y is sending 11 gymnasts from the Crystals gymnastics team and 18 from the Grace gymnastics team. Learn about their journey and what Y Nationals will look like at https://go.ymcapkc.org/gymnasts-road-to-ynationals!

A Gymnasts’ Road to Y Nationals | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Our gymnasts trained long and hard to have the experience of lifetime at Y nationals.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, celebrates the emancipation of those who were enslaved—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Please join the Y in celebrating Juneteenth today with The Tacoma Urban League at Stewart Heights Park in Tacoma! This year’s festival aims to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability within the BIPOC community and, of course, celebrate Juneteenth.

Learn more about how the Y celebrates Juneteenth at https://www.ymcapkc.org/blog/celebrate-junteenth-y-stewart-heights-park.

Enrollment for the Summer 1 programs at the Y opens tomorrow! Whether it's mastering swimming, perfecting dance moves, or honing skills through drills, there's something for everyone. You can register for a full session of 4 weeks or split it up into 2 weeks! These programs will be running from June 24th - July 20th, availability may differ across community centers. Check out the classes at https://go.ymcapkc.org/summer1.

Set new goals this summer and run the stairs at Stadium High School! The Y is building a team to compete in Unleashed at Stadium Bowl this year. 👟 We will be training together every Saturday leading up to the event on August 4. Learn more and register at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Tacoma/UnleashedStadiumBowl.

Summer is here, which means more fun in the pool and time spent at the Y! Registration for your next class is just a week away- sign up on June 19.

Our Summer 1a and 1b program sessions were designed to meet the needs of your busy schedule. You can register for a full session of 4 weeks or split it up into 2 weeks! The Y’s Summer 1 programs will run from June 24 - July 20. Availability varies by community center. View classes and registration information at https://go.ymcapkc.org/summer1.

In honor of Pride Month, we’ve gathered a list of local resources to support, empower, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Pierce and Kitsap Counties.

At the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live life to its fullest and be free of discrimination, violence, and inequity. Please join us in celebrating Pride Month and all our community's LGTBQIA2S+ individuals.

Happy Pride, this month, and every month, from the Y! 🌈 Follow and share at Rainbow Center, Tacoma Community College, Oasis Youth Center, Bainbridge Pride, Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound, Q Youth Resources, Tacoma Older LGBT

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Our YMCA Child Care spots are filling up fast! 🏃🏃 Don’t miss the chance to secure a spot for your child to learn, grow, and thrive with reliable care.

Check out the many benefits when you sign up for YMCA Child Care:
✅ A free YMCA membership for each registered child
✅ Reliable care for busy schedules
✅ Effective learning through play and interaction
✅ 50% off YMCA membership for the whole family
✅ Supportive Before & After School programs

Register today at: www.ymcapkc.org/child-care

🌞 Summer is fast approaching, and we're thrilled to announce that registration for Day Camp is OPEN! 🎉 Join us for a season packed with fun activities, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Secure your child's spot now before they fill up!

https://www.ymcapkc.org/summer-day-camp

The YMCA, established in 1844 as a safe haven for young men, has evolved into a diverse organization offering a wide range of programs. Today, it serves communities worldwide as a center for fitness, sports, education, and social activities, promoting wellness and community engagement for all ages.

Looking to the future, the Y aims to remain a vital community resource, adapting to societal changes and expanding its impact. Committed to inclusivity, diversity, and addressing issues like mental health, sustainability, and social justice, the YMCA continues to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Discover the many benefits for your child and the whole family when you sign up for YMCA Child Care! Our Early Learning Centers and Before & After School programs are unlike any other, as they provide both consistent, play-based learning and free Y access. Your child can participate in youth programs like swim lessons and gymnastics and thrive in all that the Y community has to offer!

Little-Known Benefits of YMCA Child Care | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Published May 29, 2024

You can now register for YMCA Child Care Early Learning Centers and Before & After School programs! Each year, children build skills and confidence as they explore new interests and passions through the Y. Our program is curriculum-based and includes both physical activity and academic support. Plus, we’re unlike any other care provider – with each registration, your child gets a free YMCA membership! That means they will have access to all our youth programs, including:

Swim lessons 🏊
Gymnastics 🤸
Dance lessons 👯
And so much more!

Remember, when you sign up for our trusted childcare, you’ll also enjoy 50% off YMCA memberships for the whole family! Register today at: https://go.ymcapkc.org/childcare

🌞 Summer is coming up quickly, and we're excited that registration is OPEN for Day Camp! 🎉 Don't miss out on a summer filled with fun activities, new friends, and unforgettable memories. Sign up now before spots fill up!

While summer break is a well-deserved chance for kids to relax and recharge, it shouldn't be a vacation from learning! Research shows that students can lose up to 2 months of math and reading skills over the summer holidays. Enrolling your child in Y Summer Camp is a fun way to keep their minds active through hands-on activities, interactive games, and skill-building exercises - all while making new friends and amazing memories! Sign up today to ensure your kiddo returns to school ready to pick up right where they left off. Financial assistance, made available thanks to the Make More Possible campaign, is there for those that need a helping hand!

Summers at the Y are where kids get to experience the magic of camp - exploring nature, discovering new talents, gaining independence, and making memories that last a lifetime. But did you know Y camp also helps prevent summer learning loss? Our enriching camp curriculum combines outdoor adventures with engaging projects, reading, and skill-building activities to keep young minds active. Give your child an unforgettable summer at Y camp! Financial assistance, made available thanks to the Make More Possible campaign, is there for those that need a helping hand!

In memory of many, in honor of all. On this Memorial Day, we express our gratitude and say thank you.

Our community centers are operating with modified hours today, May 27, from 7am-3pm.