Swim Lesson Benefits
Swimming is more than just a fun pastime to enjoy during the summer — it’s a life-saving skill. Learning how to swim contributes to a child’s development in many ways. The […]
Reasons to Love YMCA Camp
At the YMCA of San Diego County, we believe all kids deserve the chance to experience the life-changing power of camp. While the COVID-19 virus has challenged us, you’ll find […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
We’re joining the movement to #MakeKindnessTheNorm and to #ExploreTheGood. How are YOU participating? Visit RandomActsofKindness.org for inspired ideas or share them on social media with #RandomActsofKindnessDay. HERE’S SOME WAYS YOU […]
Level Up Your Workouts with Interval Training
We’ve all been advised to work smarter not harder, right? Well it’s time to apply that to your fitness routine by incorporating interval training. Less time in the gym doesn’t require […]
Pick Up A Good Thing: Tips For Turning A Resolution Into A Habit
Restart healthy habits at the Y! That’s what we’ve asked you all to do, after what has become an entire year of being thrown off anything resembling a routine. Way […]
Representation: Why It Matters in Therapy
BY: TARA HODGENS, LMFT While this article will address why representation (specifically cultural/racial representation) matters in therapy, it’s important to state that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are not […]
Why We’re Inspired By Kinship Caregivers Everyday
By: Melissa Brooks Kinship caregivers are a diverse group of individuals, but they are united in that they step in at a moments of crisis to care for children who […]
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Event Hosted by the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA aired live online Jan. 14, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Featuring Dr. Wilma […]
Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2021
The way we got — or didn’t get! — our exercise changed in 2020. A year ago, you may have been hitting the gym for a full-body circuit workout. Two […]
Important Information for FSS Families in North County
While we will continue to work with families remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Palomar Family Support Services (Alternative Payment program) office co-located at Palomar Family YMCA will continue […]