South Bay Family YMCA

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!

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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

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.

#WorkAtTheYWednesday: We are looking for fun, creative and energetic candidates to join our cause-driven team in the roles of Youth Development Teacher to support social distance learning and child care programs. Must be 18 years old. Apply today and discover how rewarding a career at the Y can be.

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

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.

The safety and well-being of our members continue to be our highest priority. And we all have a personal responsibility to make sure we’re staying safe together. Click here to view the safety protocols our Y family follows: youtu.be/2wgKXXcAnFY

THANK YOU, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, for providing nearly 300 virtual learning headsets to school-age children at three YMCA of San Diego County locations (including ours!)! These help our Y kids focus while e-learning in communal environments. Read more here: www.ymcasd.org///family-life-general/thank-you-blue-shield #BlueShieldCares #BlueShieldPromise #YouthDevelopment

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, join us for a FREE webinar with guest Councilmember Vivian Moreno, this Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 at 2 pm. Don’t miss it.

Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans and their histories and culture.

As we look back on this week, all we can say is... THANK YOU to all our members, supporters, partners and donors that help us keep our doors, and our essential services, open for all who need us - regardless of financial status. We couldn’t do the work we do without your support. #MoreThanAGym #ForBetterUs #OneY

Have you checked your mood today? Take the virtual Check Your Mood self-assessment! The purpose of this annual event is to engage and encourage San Diegans to monitor and assess their emotional well-being. This year it’s more important than ever before. Thanks Live Well San Diego! #StigmaFreeSD #CheckYourMood LiveWellSD.org/checkyourmood

Join us TOMORROW at 2 pm for a live Q&A webinar with Dr. Hadar Elbaz. Don’t miss it! Register at ymcasd.org/virtualymca.

We are an official Mail Ballot Drop-Off location for the 2020 Presidential General Election! Starting TODAY through November 3rd, signed, sealed and dated mail ballot envelopes can be dropped off at our Y. #vote2020 For more information, visit: ymcasd.org/election

Registration is now open for South Bay Family YMCA Part-Day enrichment program held at our Eastlake YMCA location! Our enrichment program provides a safe environment for children to engage in imaginative play and activities that stretch both mind and body. Enrichment options include: Ninja Warrior, Sports, and STEM! Sign up today for October's session at ymcasd.org/southbay

#HispanicHeritageMonth continues, and so do our employee highlights! Meet Andrew Lopez, Camp Program Coordinator at South Bay Family YMCA. For him, his family h...as had a huge impact on his life. In a world that has not always traditionally been set up for people of color to be successful in, family has shown with the determination and hard work you can be successful. #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana Learn more about him here: ymcasd.org/LatinxHeritageMonth

It’s important to keep the focus on your own fitness goals. Stay motivated and persevere! And if you haven’t been back yet to check out our safety measures and setup, perhaps today is the day?! #thursdaythoughts