What's New This Month At Toby Wells YMCA
For Families • For Children • Health and Wellness • Y's Active Adults (50+) • Events and Special Activities
Support Your Local Storyteller
It’s a fact that strong, stable, secure families form a solid foundation for the growth and success of all family members, particularly children in low-income areas.
At the YMCA of San Diego County, we are committed to reach out to kids and families regardless of income, to provide support by engaging in the Y. We are able to do so with the donations to our Annual Support Campaign, an annual fundraising effort to provide scholarship, inclusion and subsidized programs to our growing communities.
Consider supporting your local community and giving today.
Popular Family Activities
Gymnastics Kids Day Out
Flipping Fun • March 21 • 3:00-6:00 pm
We treat your child to an hour of sports play and two hours of open gym time while you go out! Enrollment is limited. Please register by Friday, March 20.
Family Programs
Exploring Together • February 19 & 28
Our monthly family programs are a great way to have fun at the Y together! Please pre-register online or at the Welcome Center.
- Little Scientists: Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00am: Learn how to make long lasting bubbles.
- Creative Crafts: Friday, February 28 at 11:00am: Meet in the Kids Clubhouse to make your own love monsters.
Steam Enrichment Program
Enrichment • Every Wednesday and Friday beginning March 4 • 9:15-11:15 am
Looking for a fun and enriching time for your preschooler at the Y? Sign up your child for some STEAM preschool aged skills and concepts through play and discussion.
Activities for Children
School Break Camps
Best Camp Ever! • February 17, March 30-April 3
What better way to keep active while school is out on break than attending Toby Wells YMCA School Break Camp? Each day of camp comes with the MAX amount of FUN! Campers will participate in a variety of activities including: Arts and crafts, learning, games, sports and more!
Cheer Speciality Clinic
Strengthen Your Skills • March 21 & April 11 • 12:30-2:00 pm
Are you participating in upcoming cheer tryouts? Strengthen your cheer skills during our speciality clinic! Experienced instructors will help prepare cheerleaders for tryout season by focusing on tumbling, jumps, dance and other cheer skills. All levels are welcome.
Youth Dance
Just Dance • Mulitple days and times
Our Toby Wells Y dance program includes fun, healthy and challenging classes from a wide range of dance styles. We offer youth classes providing a basic introduction to classical ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. The classes focus on having fun while learning dance terminology, dance etiquette, and technique.
Youth Karate
Learn Self Defense • Mondays & Wednesdays • Ages 5+
The YMCA offers a variety of martial arts classes for different ages and skill levels. These classes are a great way to learn self-discipline, self-esteem, and respect.
Gymnastics Lessons
Flipping Out • Multiple Days & Times Available
Build strength, skills and confidence with your friends at the Y! We offer gymnastics programs for children and teens, including boys & girls progressive lessons, preschool gymnastics like Kindergym and Gymventures, and more! Based on the skills, levels and progressions developed by USA Gymnastics, our gymnasts learn in an encouraging atmosphere as they build skills to progress through each level of the program. Register today for upcoming programs!
Recreational Gymnastics Meet
See Your Child in Action • February 29 • 2:00-4:00 pm
Join us for this 2020 Olympics-themed Recreational Meet! Gymnasts will compete routines on three events. Medals will be given to the top three gymnasts on each event as well as all around. All participants will receive a participation medal. Olympic theme leotards for girls or tanks for boys can be purchased with your registration, but are not required.
GYM FIT: NEW CLASS!
Coming Soon! • Ages 13+
Train like a gymnast! This class will focus on building strength, balance & confidence. Great for those looking to increase their fitness in areas essential for gymnastics. For more information, contact Ashely Kurth at [email protected] or call 858-496-9622.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Swim with Confidence • Mulitple days and times
Private swim lessons at the YMCA are a great way to improve swimming skills and water safety techniques of any level. With private one-on-one swim lessons, an instructor can spend more time with a student, helping overcome obstacles which may require more time or dedication than a standard swim lesson with multiple students could allow for. Semi-private swim lessons provide the option to learn with a friend while still enjoying the personalized attention and focus of a dedicated instructor.
Beginning Parkour Classes
Flip Into Action • Ages 5+
Participants will learn how to safely maneuver over obstacles with speed and efficiency by turning and jumping!
Ages 5-7: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:25 pm
Ages 8-11: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:25 pm
Ages 12-17: Fridays, 7:30-8:25 pm
Rugby Clinic
Get in the Game • Ages 8-18
Let the fun begin! TRY TIME Rugby Youth Academy with Tai Tuisamoa and Toby Wells YMCA are delighted to partner up together to introduce the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Rugby is an international sport that has influenced many young athletes all across the world. We are excited to work with the youth community from beginners to advanced in the best sport in today's era. Our goal is to create a fun environment where kids learn to love the game through teamwork, discipline and leadership. Clinic will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Winter Youth Sports
Get in the Game! • Winter League in session
No matter your child's age of interest, we have a fun and engaging program for it that focuses on teamwork, friendly competition, athletics and encouragement.
From preschool sports to youth volleyball clinics, from soccer to recreational basketball leagues, we have a program that can help your kids get in the game, break a sweat and learn something new! Registration for winter leauges coming soon.
Co-ed Flag Football League • Ages 4-17
Get on the field and join our 5 on 5 (no contact) flag football league! This recreational league is ideal for beginner to advanced skill levels. Teams are coached and supported by volunteers and YMCA staff with an emphasis on safe play, equal participation and sportsmanship. We work hard to make it a fun and exciting learning experience for all participants!
Noncompetitive Co-ed Soccer League • Ages 4-17
Arena Soccer has all the excitement of playing outdoor soccer with the added fun of passing and dribbling off the walls. Our Arena Soccer leagues and programs offer a variety of play - including both competitive and non-competitive leagues.
Competitive Co-ed Soccer League • Ages 4-17
Arena Soccer has all the excitement of playing outdoor soccer with the added fun of passing and dribbling off the walls. Our Arena Soccer leagues and programs offer a variety of play - including both competitive and non-competitive leagues.
Preschool Sports Classes
Track & Field • Coed Class
Age 3-5
Flag Football • Coed Class
Age 3-5
Soccer • Coed Class
Ages 3-5
T-Ball • Coed Class
Ages 3-5
MultiSport • Coed Class
Ages 3-5
Register Now for Preschool Sports
Ongoing Activities for Your Children
Sports • Bring your game to the Y this season! Browse Sports Activities
Dance • Dancing is a fun and creative workout experience that's fun for all ages! Browse Dance Activities
Pool • We offer lap swim, recreational swim, and aquatics activities. View Pool Schedule
Swim • Swim lessons provide a lifetime of safety and fun in the water. Browse Swim Lessons
Gymnastics • Gymnastics is one of the most comprehensive lifestyle exercise programs available to children. Browse Gymnastics Activities
Activities for Adult Health and Wellness
Tai Chi Workshop
Discover Tai Chi • Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning March 10
Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art that has been practiced for thousands of years. It combines slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises. The low-impact moving meditations include standing and balancing. Through graceful postures flowing, Tai Chi builds better energy, circulation, balance and coordination. Tai Chi’s slow pace is ideal for people of all ages and all stages of physical development, including people with certain health conditions.
Dance-a-Thon
Dance For a Great Cause • February 29 • 2:00-4:30 pm
“Leap” into an extra day in February, and join your favorite Toby Wells YMCA Dance Instructors for our Annual Dance-a-thon! This is a free event, however our instructors will be collecting donations for the Toby Wells YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign. All donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Team Challenge
Achieve Your Best With Friends • February 13 - March 28
Team Challenge was created to help you live a healthy life, which means moving more and eating more healthfully. Team Challenge is a team training program that works for any goal. Managing weight is just one part of the picture - we want to focus more broadly to help you be your best. Each week, you can earn points for yourself and your team by working out and practicing healthy living. For more information, please contact Erica Moe at [email protected].
Country Line Dancing Event
Support a Cause • March 14
Help support our Annual Campaign during our Country Line Dancing Event! Two dances will be taught: Dance #1 at 3:30 by Linda, Dance #2 4:00 by Brandon T. We will continue to dance after the lessons until 6:00pm. Donations are appreciated!
Personal Training
Get Fit • Multiple Dates and Times Available
Our certified personal trainers use their knowledge of current research concepts, methods of sound exercise principles, and state-of-the-art equipment to guide you to your fitness goals. Based on your health and individual needs, our personal trainers will customize and implement a program to fit your goals. No matter your fitness level, nothing can replace the support, challenge, and accountability that come with a trainer onboard your workout.
Begin Your Fitness Journey Today
Adult Dance
Uplifting and Fun Workouts! • Multiple Days and Times
Move to the beat as you strengthen your heart and lungs. Dance-based classes combine the fun of fancy footwork with a great cardio workout. Each week we offer a different selection of group exercise dance classes for you to choose from, including jazz, belly dancing, ballet and more!
Adult Soccer League
Shoot and Score • March 25 - June 3
Join us for Men's 30+ Adult Soccer League beginning on March 25!
Y's Active Adults (50+)
Ongoing Y Active Adult Activities
Weekly Socials
10:00 am-12:00 pm • Tuesdays
Come and grab a coffee and treat at our Tuesday’s meet and greet. Now featuring Rummikub for our gamers.
Bulges, Herniation's & Sciatica Presentation
6:30 pm • February 19
Learn how to manage, prevent and a variety of treatment options to help you live life fully and get back to normalcy with disc issues.
Beginner Pickleball Clinic Part 2
6:00 - 8:00 pm • February 28
Learn tips, strategy, and techniques that will help improve your Pickleball play.
Essential Oil Workshop
6:00 pm • February 26
During this DIY workshop we will discuss the safety of cleaning products in the home. At the end you get to take products home.
Pickleball Open Play
Monday & Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm • Saturdays 2:30-5:30 pm • Sundays 12:30-4:45 pm (12:30-1:30 pm Beginners) • Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm (Beginners only)
Play this fun game that combines tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Bring your own paddle and ball; supplies limited.
Hand and Foot
11:00 am • Mondays
Enjoy a game of Hand and Foot in the Sunsets Cliffs Room.
Petco Park Tour
10:30 am • February 25
Tour Petco Park and then we will visit the Spaghetti Factory for lunch. Fee includes trolley ride and tour of Petco Park.
Benefits of Charitable Giving
10:30 am • February 24
Join us to learn how a giving partnership can maximize support to charities and causes that reflect your values.
Special Events and Activities
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Celebrate With Us • April 4
Come celebrate spring at Toby Wells YMCA! Admission price includes age-appropriate egg-hunt, craft station, game booths and unlimited bounce house time. Bring a basket to collect eggs!
What's happening at a Y near you?
Look at the New for You pages of the YMCA branches near you to see what exciting events you can attend at the Y! Take advantage of your all-access membership and our 18-branch network!
- Dan McKinney Family YMCA (La Jolla)
- Mission Valley YMCA (Central)
- Rancho Family YMCA (Rancho Penasquitos)
- Beach & Bay Family YMCA (Pacific Beach)
- Ryan Family YMCA (Point Loma)
- Copley-Price Family YMCA (Kensington)
- Jackie Robinson Family YMCA (Southeast San Diego)
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Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions or concerns, our membership team is here to help! Call us at (858) 496-9622 during regular business hours or email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you soon!