Mission Valley YMCA

January is #NationalMentoringMonth! At the Y we’ll take a quick pause from New Year’s resolutions to recognize the individuals who have opened up their hearts and lives to make a difference in the life of a child. In the comments below, tag someone who has been a mentor in your life. #YouthDevelopment

Reminder - Our Y will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

Tune in NOW: 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Event.

While New Year resolutions are still fresh in your mind, consider adding a resolution that saves lives. We are proud to continue to help save lives by hosting additional blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross Southern California Region in January. Jan. 6 Rancho Family YMCA Jan. 15 South Bay Family YMCA Jan. 22 Mission Valley YMCA... Jan. 25 Border View Family YMCA Jan. 26 McGrath Family YMCA To schedule your appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org. You can find our drives by using the sponsor code YMCA.

We heard YOU! We are happy to announce that we have extended our operation hours to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday. That means more time at the Y!

¡Inicie el año saludablemente! Inscríbase a la YMCA del condado de San Diego desde HOY hasta el 12 de enero y NO pague cuota de iniciación ni cuota mensual hasta febrero.

This holiday season it is more important than ever to care of your mental health, especially in these uncertain times. Check out these 3 ways to care for yourself and slow down from our YMCA Youth & Family Services Team!

Many of us look for a way to give the holidays more meaning. Feed your Holiday Spirit and help out the YMCA of San Diego County to keep our programs strong, to keep our children safe and to fill our parents with confidence that the Y is exactly the right place for their family. Donate TODAY: ymcasd.org/annualcampaign

Don’t forget to join us TODAY at 6 pm as we pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King at our Annual Human Dignity Award Event. ymcasd.org/mlk

Start your 2021 off right! Join the YMCA of San Diego County TODAY through January 12 and pay NO join fee or membership dues until February! We’re doing outdoor fitness like no one else can. ymcasd.org/join

We would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy #NewYear!

Join us this Thursday, Dec 10 at 12p for a live panel discussion with experts as we work to support the whole family to promote resiliency and give families something to look forward to this #holidayseason.

Our Be Well Webinars are back! Join us this Thursday, Jan. 14 at 12:00 pm for a live Q&A webinar with Jessica Zemple. Register for FREE at ymcasd.org/virtualymca

Looking for a safe place your child can have FUN and stay active during Winter Break? Register for our Winter Day Camps! For more info: ymcasd.org/programs/camp/day-camp

During this off-season, we could all use a little extra motivation going into 2021. Here are some tips to maintain your mental and physical health while we are heading into 2021.

TODAY is the final day to join the Y with the biggest savings of the year! Don't miss out! Visit ymcasd.org/join to sign up online NOW.

At the Y, we celebrate #diversityandinclusion every day. November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and we’re highlighting the rich and diverse tradition of Native Americans and the important role they’ve played in the history of the YMCA.

It’s Member Appreciation Week at our Ys! Thank you for staying with us. Like you, we continue to stay up-to-date on state and local announcements surrounding public health orders. Your safety and well-being continues to be our top priority, and we will continue to follow guidance from health experts and local officials. We continue to operate our outdoor facilities that you’ve come to appreciate, and our essential child care programs will continue. As always, we’ll update you on any changes. We appreciate your grace and understanding during this challenging time. But most of all, we simply appreciate YOU!

Mark your calendars and join us VIRTUALLY this Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honor local community members dedicated to serving others. For more information and to register, visit: ymcasd.org/mlk. : John Gibbins/ The San Diego Union-Tribune

Tune in TODAY at 12 pm to learn to breathe consciously and fully with our special guest Laura Fuller. Register for FREE at ymcasd.org/virtualymca

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ARE BACK! Everything we do at the YMCA is in service of building a better us. One of the most effective ways we accomplish this is by teaching youth, teens and adults how to swim! Learning how to be safe around water is critical life skill. Sign up today at www.ymcasd.org/programs/swim/swim-lessons

Join us tomorrow at 12 pm for a conversation with leading mental health expert Ken Druck, Ph.D. He will talk about how self-care practices are essential to keeping strong our immune systems, relationships, livelihoods and ability to be responsible. Don’t miss it.

It’s a fact, we’re stronger together! Share the Y with your friends and when they join, you get a free month of membership. Plus, we’ll waive their joining fee until Nov. 7. Start saving now and refer your friends today! ymcasd.org/referral

#ElectionDay is tomorrow November 3, 2020. Don't forget, you can safely drop your ballot at our Y. More info: ymcasd.org/election #socialresponsibility #vote2020

Wishing you a safe and #HappyHalloween from the Y!

As an organization dedicated to youth development, the Y knows how important it is for children to have an enriching place for learning and growth. For children and families to have this during the pandemic was even more important. Over the summer, the Y was able to provide day camp programs to families in need, thanks to the County of San Diego - Government, Supervisor Fletcher and The San Diego Foundation. Y camps continued to be a safe place for children to learn and have fun while parents returned to essential jobs.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Remember to take some time for yourself! Self-care is critical, especially during stressful and changing times. Click here to learn why we need to make self-care a priority: bit.ly/3jxhvo8

Join us this week on Thursday, Oct 29 at 12 pm for another live and interactive webinar.

Did you know that if you workout on a Monday, you are more likely to workout the rest of the week? Share with us what you do to #NeverMissAMonday workout. #MondayMotivation

No school? No problem! Our fall camps are the perfect way to keep your kids engaged and active during school breaks. Choose from traditional or specialty camps that keep your camper safe, excited to learn and make lasting friendships. Don’t miss out! Registration for our Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Camps is now open.

Water fitness classes are back! Who is excited? See our full schedule here: ymcasd.org/group-exercise

Looking for a fun and enriching time for your kids at the Y? We have extended our part-day enrichment programs until December. The programs provide a safe environment that complements school distance learning. Children will engage in imaginative play and activities that stretch both mind and body, including physical education, creative arts, science, cooking, swimming and more. Utilizing both indoor and outdoor spaces, students will be placed in small, stable groups, following all guidelines for health and safety. For more information, visit ymcasd.org/enrichment-programs.

Join us on Thursday, Oct 22 at 12 pm for a live Q&A webinar with Christina Higgens, founder and director of International Clinical Hypnotherapy and cofounder of Hypnotherapy Global.