New For You At T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
Facility News & Updates • Events & Special Activities • Health & Wellness • Family & Kids • Y's Active Adults (55+) • Community Support Services
SUMMER DAY CAMP SIGN-UPS
It's time to lock in a summer of fun at the Y! Make sure your My Y account is set up and register for our most popular camps today.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Help Us Ensure Access for All
As a leading nonprofit, our Y is making a difference in the lives of 7,000 community members annually in the Point Loma, Ocean Beach and Midway community through our programs and services. Thanks to generous donations to our annual fundraising campaign, we are opening doors and changing lives. When you invest in the Y, your dollars will directly benefit kids and families in under-served communities and provide scholarships to fulfill our mission to serve all people regardless of their ability to pay. The need is urgent and growing…and it can’t be met without you! Please give to T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA. The more we raise, the more people we can help.
OUR GOAL: $280,000
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.
EASTER HOURS
Please note that all San Diego YMCA branches will be closed on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
NEW MY Y COMMUNITY PORTAL
Set up your new My Y account! In November 2022, we launched a new platform for program registrations and YMCA accounts. Learn more and find out how to get connected here.
NEW YMCA APP
The new YMCA app makes it easy to stay connected to the Y. Use it to scan in at the Y, check schedules for group fitness classes, pools and facilities, add activities to your calendar and more. Learn more.
BECOME A LIFEGUARD AT THE Y
Lifeguard Academy is now FREE for all applicants who pass tryouts. Get certified to save lives and start getting paid within two weeks! Learn more.
CHILD WATCH MEMBERSHIP OPTION
Family members can opt to add a Child Watch option to their accounts, which includes unlimited use of the service for $20 monthly. Use your Child Watch benefit at any YMCA that offers the service. While you exercise or relax at the Y, children can play under the supervision of trained YMCA staff. Child Watch is open to children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old!
Health and Wellness
PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIAL
Thinking about personal training? Our certified personal trainers have got you covered! From April 1-30 you can get 5 sessions for $249 or 10 for $479! Check out our personal training program here. Please note that personal training is available to members only. One must log in, choose their branch and then navigate to the Punch Pass section for personal training packages.
THE PRACTICE: MINDFUL MEDITATION
Join us on Tuesdays at 9:30am for The Practice, 30-minute mindful meditation sessions facilitated by our Executive Director, Jonathon Collopy, Ph.D. Experience the resource of stillness, from which we can be aware of the present, bring calm into our lives and find the clarity to view and choose how we will be. Sessions are held in the MPR room. Please register at the Welcome Center to reserve your spot.
SWIM AS ONE: SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CLUB
Swim as one in our synchronized swimming club! Perform coordinated or identical movements in time to music with other Y members in this unique, fun way to work out on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This club is great for all levels of swimmers— beginner levels are welcome too! For Y members 18+. No registration required.
- Improve your technique on the second Monday of every month with our beginner clinics and practice! Beginner clinics are on Mondays from 10:00-10:30am and practice from 10:30-11:00am.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Be sure to check our group fitness class schedule for new classes and updates. Remember, members have unlimited access to classes!
NEW GROUP FITNESS CLASSES IN FEBRUARY:
- Power Yoga: Mondays at 6:15 - 7:00pm with Victoria
- Balance and Stability: Tuesdays at 10:15 - 10:55am with Katie
- BODYPUMP: Wednesdays at 8:00 - 8:55am with Rachel
- Yin Yoga: Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:05am with Katie
INBODY ASSESSMENTS
New: InBody assessments. Learn more about this great tool to measure body composition quickly and accurately or contact Jeff Bence at [email protected].
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORIENTATION
Meet with a Wellness Coach to get acquainted with equipment and classes, ask questions and chart a path to reach your goals. Schedule your 30-minute orientation at the Welcome Center! For more information about our health and wellness programs or offerings, contact Health and Wellness Coordinator, Jeff Bence at [email protected]. Learn more about orientations.
Activities for Kids and Families
YOUTH SPORTS & PEEWEE LESSONS
Get in the game at the Ryan Family Y!
- Sharpen your skills in our new youth basketball clinics. Classes are drill-oriented and work on ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive and defensive techniques, spacing skills and footwork.
- Spring youth sports leagues start April 15 for basketball and soccer. Sign up today!
- Join our youth soccer leagues and enjoy the benefits of our partnership with San Diego Loyal SC.
- We need volunteers! Volunteer to coach a youth sports league and support us in developing youth in our community. Contact Isaiah Bacon at [email protected].
- Volunteer Coach Recognition Game: March 19. Get to the game on Sunday March 19 at 3:00pm as San Diego Loyal SC takes on Phoenix Rising at the USD Torrero Stadium. As proud partners with San Diego Loyal SC, Y members get discounted tickets! Come out and support our wonderful, volunteer soccer coaches as they receive well-deserved recognition. Wear your soccer jersey and drop by our table. We hope to see you there! Reserve your tickets here.
ADVENTURE Clubs
Adventure Clubs offers a unique experience for parents and their children to enjoy a mix of group activities and outdoor adventures while creating close and enduring relationships. Learn more.
MARCH SWIM LESSONS
Sign up for group or private swim lessons in March! Register today.
JR LIFEGUARD CLINICS
Our YMCA is beginning our JR Lifeguard prep clinics to help you pass the city swim test for the JR Lifeguard program! These clinics will focus on freestyle endurance and speed, open water awareness and treading water. Sign up at the Welcome Center now for these once-a-week, hour-long clinics and prepare to ace the swim test! Cost: $66 members | $88 nonmembers
WATER POLO CLINICS
Practice your skills with fun drills in our water polo clinics! Swimmers learn drills and swim conditioning, water polo game play and rules while practicing practice ball handling, passing and shooting. Swimmers should be intermediate or advanced, stage 4 or above. Practices are every Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm.
- Pay by the month or drop-in! Monthly cost: $132 members | $176 nonmembers. Drop-in rates: $30 members | $37.50 nonmembers
Y’s Active Adults (55+)
INTERESTED IN A SOCIAL HOUR?
If you're interested in joining us for board games and socializing, we would love to know! We're considering offering a fun YAA game hour with bridge, chess, checkers and card games. Reach out to Membership Director Campbell Wear at [email protected] if you're interested!
FITNESS CLASSES TO TRY
Thanks to our versatile, excellent instructors, most moves in our group fitness classes can be modified to suit any fitness level. If you're new to our group fitness classes and start here:
- Forever Fit: 10:00am, Mondays/Fridays at the Ryan Family YMCA and 10:00am, Wednesdays at the Point Loma Presbyterian Church
- Aqua Fit: 10:15am, Tuesdays/Thursdays and 10:45am, Fridays
- Aqua Strength/Balance: 10:15am, Wednesdays
- ZUMBA: 5:30pm, Thursdays
Y Active Adult Activities Around the County
View our Y Active Adults page to view programming and activities around the county.
Events and Special Activities
FEEDING SAN DIEGO
The Ryan Family YMCA hosts a produce pantry in partnership with Feeding San Diego every first and third Friday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Mark your calendars and learn more!
FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. FIND YOUR Y.
A summer job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways with an organization that’s invested in helping you reach your potential – all while making a positive impact in your community! Apply today at ymcasd.org/careers.
WE'RE HIRING NOW FOR DAY CAMP!
INVESTING IN YOU
- PAID training & professional development
- FREE YMCA membership across San Diego County
- Opportunities for year-round employment
- Discounts on YMCA programs
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- Camp Program Leader
- Inclusion Leader
- Unit Leader
LEARN MORE AT OUR JOB FAIRS
- April 8 from 10am—2pm at Mission Valley YMCA
- April 22 from 10am—2pm at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
- May 7 from 10am—2pm at Copley-Price Family YMCA
Guaranteed on-site interviews with a potential signing bonus of $150 if offer letter is signed by May 1 for selected camp positions.
BLOOD DRIVES
Did you know you could help save up to three lives by giving blood? The YMCA of San Diego County has partnered with the American Red Cross to host blood drives across the county this year. Help address a critical need for blood donations in our community! View locations and dates.
Community Support Services
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!
CalEITC
Get a head start on your taxes this year! For qualifying San Diegans, filing this year is easier than ever and could put money back in your pocket. We’re hosting free in-person tax filing appointments with multilingual volunteer income tax assistance professionals at three of our branch locations throughout the county:
Call 2-1-1 to check your eligibility, find a nearby location, and book an appointment to file your taxes. For more information, visit ymcasd.org/caleitc.
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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COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, our membership team is here to help! Call us at (619) 226-8888 during regular business hours or send an email: [email protected] and we'll get back to you soon!