YMCA of San Diego County’s Post

This month the Y’s Youth Community Impact Project (YCIP) concluded its four-week program with the first ever Impact Fair, held at the Copley Price Family #YMCA. ••• #SanDiego’s future leaders showcased their projects to create change in our #community, creating a valuable opportunity for the youth to receive feedback from potential partners. ••• The success of YCIP and the Impact Fair underscores the importance of partnerships in positive youth development. #PYD #YMCASD #ForABetterUs YMCA of San Diego County

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 8 of the Be Well Podcast is here! Join us as Ryan Family Y Executive Director Jonathon Collopy sits down with Natalie Schneck Vice President of Marketing at Sports San Diego. Discover how Sports San Diego is positively impacting our community and get a sneak peek into the upcoming California State Games in San Diego from July 17-21, 2024 featuring athletes from across the nation! 🏅 We'll also be hosting the Skateboard Competition at the Ecke Y Skatepark! Listen now on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gJdnig8H Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gagtY5cB YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gqdvVt9s

Celebrating aquatic excellence at the Ryan Family #YMCA 🏊♀️ This weekend our association hosted the first swim meet of the 2024 summer season. After the meet, families enjoyed a unique experience with the annual Flick n Float Movie Night, relaxing in the pool and enjoying pizza while watching a family-friendly film. At the Y, our Swim Team goals are: - To help swimmer reach their full potential as confident swimmers. - To help swimmer learn good sportsmanship and being part of a team. - To help promote lifelong fitness for all of our members. - To teach swimmer character development including Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. For more information on Competitive swim teams or swim lessons at the Y, visit ymcasd.org/swim.

⚾️ Our Padres Rookie League Opening Day was a home run! 🎉 We're excited to start another season of fun, learning, and teamwork with the youth in the 2024 Padres Rookie League! 🧢 Kids ages 5-12 received their own hat and glove to start their journey in baseball this summer. We had exciting giveaways, games and so many activities for the family. Plus, this year YMCA Tijuana has joined the partnership, expanding the league's reach and impact. 🌎 Learn more at ymcasd.org/baseball#PRL. Let's make this season unforgettable! San Diego Padres

Skateboarding serves as a powerful tool for positive youth development. Join us tomorrow for the 3rd annual #GoSkateDay event at the Magdalena Ecke #YMCA in Encinitas, a free family night with lessons, games, food, music to celebrate the positive impact of skateboarding! We are grateful to RSM and Justin Chaitin for their partnership in bringing this experience to our community.

🌟 Join us in honoring #Juneteenth, a day of reflection and celebration commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. Learn more about this day of freedom with the Y! Watch our Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, LaTysa Flowers on CBS 8 San Diego’s “The FOUR” for a special live interview discussing Juneteenth's significance and the Y's role in advancing equality and justice. Visit ymcasd.org/juneteenth to learn more.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with San Diego Foundation, empowering over 1,300 youth through enrichment and camp opportunities across 5 branches to reach their full potential this summer.

Opening day of summer camp 2024: sunshine ☀️, skatepark adventures, and endless smiles! A special shout out to our amazing camp staff for their hard work and enthusiasm – together, we’ll make it the most epic summer ever. #YMCACamp

Celebrating 180 Years of a Worldwide #YMCA Movement! Today, the YMCA of San Diego County commemorates 180 years since the YMCA's incredible journey began on June 6, 1844. From humble beginnings to global recognition, our journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our mission. Join us in celebrating this anniversary by exploring a gallery of photos submitted by national and local California State Alliance of YMCAs in the post below. We are proud to be part of a nonprofit that has been strengthening lives and communities through countless challenges and inspiring moments. Let’s honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a future where the Y continues to thrive and make a difference in the lives of many. #YMCASD #SanDiegoYMCA #ForABetterUs #BecauseY