New For You At Border View Family YMCA
Facility News & Updates • Health & Wellness • Events & Special Activities • Y in the Community • Y Active Adults (55+) • Membership
FALL BREAK DAY CAMP SIGN-UPS
Secure your spot in our popular day camps for Fall 2023! Make sure your My Y account is set up and register for our most popular camps today.
WEEK 1: Stem & Sports | September 25 - 29 | Border View Family YMCA
WEEK 2: Stem & Sports | October 2 - 6 | Border View Family YMCA
Facility News and Updates
Check here news about special happenings and updates that may affect your visit to the Y! Scroll down to see more specific information for different programming areas.
EXPANDING OUR SERVICES
In 2022, the Border View Family YMCA launched an innovative and sustainable YMCA-based center with expanded offerings that provides accessible services, resources and support to meet community needs. We are excited to announce we have reintroduced group exercise classes and offer additional on-site community support services.
WELLNESS CENTER NOW OPEN!
We are thrilled to welcome our community back to our Wellness Center!
CURRENT HOURS:
- Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm | 4:00pm-8:00
- Saturday 8:00am - 11:30am
Please Note:
During this first phase of the reopening, family locker rooms and single-use restrooms will be available. Unfortunately, locker rooms, showers, Child Watch and pool will remain closed at this time. We are working hard to expand our services and amenities and will keep you updated. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Questions?
- General questions: Please contact Ayarim at [email protected].
- Membership questions: Please contact our Membership Department at [email protected] or our YMCA at 619-428-9622.
Staff Spotlight
We would like to welcome back Mike Valle — our new sports and health and wellness Coordinator. Mike previously served as the Border View Family YMCA sports coordinator, and we proudly welcome him back home to lead the charge and launch of sports and enhance health and wellness opportunities. Welcome back Mike!
Events and Special Activities
Women's Wellness Weekend
September 22-24, 2023 | $199 member / $225 non-member – Join us at Camp Martson for a relaxing weekend filled with camp activities, delicious meals and classes focused on mind and body wellness. Register today!
COMMUNITY CAFE
Various dates | 5:30pm - 7:30pm — Join us for an evening of connection and conversation with a community of parents, caregivers and child care professionals. Dinner and child care will be provided. These events are free and open to the community. Registration is required.
Upcoming meetings:
- Tuesday, September 12: Managing Challenge Behaviors
- Tuesday, October 3: Supporting Social Emotional Development in Children
Register today! Questions? Please contact Ayarim De Anda at [email protected].
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
UC SAN DIEGO PARENT UNIVERSITY
Various Dates | 6:00 - 7:00pm: Join us for a parent classes brought to you by USCD. These classes are free and open to all community members. Refreshments and snacks will be provided and children are welcome to attend with you. Secure your spot today!
- Tuesday, September 26 - Demystifying the College Admissions Process
- Tuesday, October 24 - STEAM for Middle/ High School Students and Parents
- Tuesday, November 14 - Brain Compatible Learning for Parents
Health and Wellness
UCSD CANCER PREVENTION
Join us for a one-hour education session on Cancer Prevention 101, in partnership with UCSD Moores Cancer Center. The focus of the class is to learn what steps to take in order to live a healthier life and prevent the possibility of cancer. This is free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP today. Space is limited. Spanish translator available.
- When: Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Where: Group Exercise Studio | Border View Family YMCA
- RSVP TODAY
For more info, contact Chad Prokop at [email protected].
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Be sure to check our group fitness class schedule for all of our new classes and updates. Remember, members have unlimited access to classes!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Border View Family YMCA partners are like-minded organizations that actively and generously support our message and our cause. Together we are strengthening our communities For A Better Us.
YOUTH SPORTS
LEAGUES & LESSONS
Come out and play at Border View Family YMCA! We have new basketball and volleyball clinics available on Saturdays! - Register today!
- Youth Sports Leagues: Fall season starts soon! Team practice dates will be released Saturday, September 16.
- Basketball - Play in a basketball league at Border View Family YMCA, starting September 18! Divisions are available for ages 6-7, 8-9 and 10-13. Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week:
- Ages 6-7 practice on Mondays, 5:30pm | Ages 8- 9 practice on Mondays, 5:30pm | Ages 10-13 practice on Mondays, 6:30pm - Register today!
- Volleyball - Play in a volleyball league at Border View Family YMCA starting Tuesday, September 19 for ages 6-9, and Thursday, September 21 for ages 10-13! Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week. Register today!
- Basketball - Play in a basketball league at Border View Family YMCA, starting September 18! Divisions are available for ages 6-7, 8-9 and 10-13. Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week:
- Peewee Lessons:
- Soccer lessons - Soccer lessons are available for our peewees (ages 3-5) starting this fall! Peewee soccer will teach young athletes the skills and fundamentals needed to play! Lessons are Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am. Register now for peewee soccer!
PICKLEBALL
Play pickleball at Border View Family YMCA! Play takes place in the gymnasium on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am - 11:00am. Free for members - just show up!
CASA FAMILIAR
Casa Familiar providing support to community members with direct immigration services and immigration-related information. Consultations available for diverse immigration processes by a DOJ Accredited Representative that do not require legal assistance.
On-site support available at Border View Family YMCA on the following dates:
- August 16, 2023
- September 13, 2023
- October 13, 2023
CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE
Chula Vista Community Collaborative will be providing an on-site promotora who is the first point of contact for clients accessing services at a Family Resource Center (FRC) and responds to all referrals, walk-ins and incoming calls.
- Conducts basic client intake, screening and referrals.
- Accurately inputs information into database and maintain client confidentiality.
- Maintains and updates information on resources and services available in the community (including all supplemental services).
- Assists with completing client forms as necessary.
- Receives and screens telephone calls providing information as necessary or directing the caller to proper person.
On-site services to be offered at Border View Family YMCA:
Monday & Wednesday Evenings 5:00pm-8:00pm
SAN YSIDRO HEALTH
San Ysidro Health provides access to pediatric medical services via the Mobile Clinic. These services include:
- Physical exams (routine, school and sports)
- WIC Hemolgobin Test
- Immunizations (bring your child’s shot record)
- TB Skin Test (2 months – 17 years)
On-site services provided on the fourth Wednesday of each month 9:00AM-2:45PM closed 12:00PM-1:00PM.
For more information, speak to the Welcome Center or call (619) 428-9622.
Y’s Active Adults (55+)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Check back later for more exciting social events coming soon!
Y Active Adult Activities Around the County
View our Y Active Adults page to view programming and activities around the county.
Y in the Community
YMCA Teens Night
Attention all Teens! We want to welcome you all back for another school year with our first YMCA Teens Night of the school year! Join us for a day full of fun activities, conversations and food!
Future Teens Night calendar is as follows:
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
No registration required.
Connecting You To Care
We've streamlined the child care search process with our enhanced referral system to help parents make the best decision for their families. Learn more!
- Free Behavior Support Consultation Services for caregivers seeking support for challenging behaviors in children ages 0-8 (virtual and on-site).
- We are partnering with San Diego for Every Child to provide benefits counseling onsite. For more information, visit sandiegoforeverychild.org or contact Christie Yorty for more information, [email protected].
- Community Listening Sessions: We encourage community members to share their ideas, preferences and perspectives at our Community Listening Sessions.
- Conmigo Project: We are partnering with San Diego State University Research Foundation to work with Latina mothers and their daughters to increase physical activity, mother-daughter communication and other areas of health and wellness.
- Parent engagement and education sessions.
Help Paying for Child Care
Do you or someone you know need help paying for child care?
The San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is one application that connects you to different agencies across San Diego to help pay for child care for families who qualify. Child care has become the second-largest expense for families – spending up to 50% of their household budget a year. See if you qualify for this service today.
KEEP IN TOUCH
CONNECT ON SOCIAL
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, our membership team is here to help! Call us at (619) 428-9622 during regular business hours or contact Carlos Malagamba at [email protected] and we'll get back to you soon!