Summer is the perfect time for kids to be kids, and this summer, we're making it easier to relax, and spend time with family at the YMCA!
Whether it's a family workout, swim lessons, childcare, or just taking time for you while the kids play... we'll help you find your fun, when you find the Y!
Join before June 15th, and you'll pay No Joining fee on any new YMCA memberships.
Already a member? Send this deal to your friends & family - so you can enjoy the YMCA together!
What are you waiting for? Find your Fun, and Find the Y!
The Sacramento Central YMCA will be open for regular hours on the Juneteenth holiday (June 19th, 2023).
We invite you to escape the heat and take a dip in the pool, play a game of basketball, get a workout in, or just enjoy our space!
Click the button below to learn more about the history of Juneteenth, and how you and your family can uplift Black artists and voices during this special holiday.
The Sacramento Central YMCA pool will be closed from June 26th to July 7th for scheduled maintenance.
We will be open for regular hours beginning on July 8th!
Visit the Aquatics page of our website to learn more about all of the programs and classes available in our aquatics department.
Still looking to cool off in the pool during this time? All Sacramento Central members also have access to the Rollingwood YMCA Indoor & Outdoor Pools!
Are you looking for a way to give purpose to your child’s love for video games? The YMCA Esports Program offers curriculum-based learning, while also being engaging and fun for kids who are passionate about video games. Using Nintendo Switches and popular Nintendo games, such as Super Smash Bros, players meet in-person to learn valuable teamwork and communication skills, while also improving their gaming strategies.
(Owning a Nintendo Switch is not necessary for this program. We have loaners you can use during the class.)
Practice begins June 19th and continues every Monday. The junior division (ages 6-9) will be 4:00-5:15 pm, the 10-14 age division will be 5:30-7:00 pm at the Sacramento Central YMCA. The program ends on August 14th.
To learn more, click the link below for our youth sports registration and info page!
Bear Valley YMCA Camp has been a destination for summer adventure for more than 80 years. At Bear Valley, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the wonders of the High Sierra in a safe and caring environment.
Located near Emigrant Gap, Bear Valley provides kids with rewarding and life changing experiences. There are camping opportunities for ages 8-13 (Traditional Camp), ages 14-16 (Counselor in Training), and all ages (Family Camp).
Plus! New this year: Volunteer Junior Counselors
Too old to be a CIT? Too young to be a Counselor? 17 year olds can volunteer at camp during the 2023 summer season as "Junior Counselors''!
Youth Basketball leagues are offered for children PreK (age 4) to entering 7th grade. Children will learn the fundamentals of the sport (e.g., ball handling, shooting, passing, defense) and engage in competition with local teams in a fun and supportive environment that emphasizes character development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship!
Practices start the week of June 12th. Games start June 24th and last through August 12th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
To learn more, click the link below for our youth sports registration and info page!
Knowing how to swim is a life-saving skill that opens up a vast array of opportunities to stay fit, develop self-confidence, build relationships and safely enjoy aquatic activities.
There are still spots open for the Sacramento Central YMCA’s summer swim lessons! To register, click the link below, or visit the aquatics page of our website to learn more!
Build strength, power and endurance in this exciting and dynamic workout. Explore a mixture of fun exercises in circuit fashion guaranteed to burn calories and build strength!
U-Jam w/ Jessica Samford
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm starts June 7th!
U-Jam combines the energy and grittiness of urban dance with fitness, U-Jam is a cardio dance experience that feels more like a 90’s House Party than a workout. U-Jam brings funky, adrenaline-based beats from around the world with easy-to-follow choreography, so everyone, everywhere can get their Jam on.
Bring your family and come join us for some healthy eating and physical activities! We will have some fun friendly competition outside so come ready to play!
Topics will include: managing portion/serving sizes, meal planning, working out and stories. Then create healthy food with your kids and have new recipes to create at home! Bring the whole family for the fun!
$30 per family
Friday June 30, 2023 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Located at the Metro Offices (1926 V Street in Sacramento)
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insight into how your lifestyle choices may keep your brain and body healthy as you age!
Join the Sacramento Central YMCA, partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association for an informational program: "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body".
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
We’d like to recognize some awesome Pickleball Volunteers:
A big THANK YOU to:
Gwen Warrener
Mike Boyce
Karen Leonard
Dave Smith
Les Chisholm
Cathy Swagart
Scott Allen
Thank you for helping to create a Pickleball program that has something for everyone!
Gwen has been invaluable organizing and running our Pickleball tournaments. Les, Mike, Dave, Karen, and Cathy help with our Open Play, Pickleball 101, Pickleball 2.0 and our latest addition at Rollingwood, Jr Pickleball Program.
We are so lucky to have you part of the Y Pickleball Program.
You are AWESOME!
Welcome Gail Kenney, to the Y Pickleball Team!
Gail will be helping with our Pickleball 101 adult classes and spearheading our Summer Jr. Pickleball Program at Rollingwood.
Gail has been playing pickleball since 2017 after having seen a tv news segment about it. It immediately became her passion and for the first two years she was a daily player. After retiring, she focused on qualifying as an IPTPA Level 2 certified coach, and has been working with students since 2020. Teaching pickleball is one of her great joys!
MORE PICKLEBALL SHOUT OUTS:
Congratulations to our Sac Central and Rollingwood YMCA Members who participated in our recent Pickleball Spring Fling Team Tournament.
Team: Hook, Line and Stinkers:
Ching Ching Chang, Bruce Vann, Peter Hellmuth, Patti Miller
Team: Mid-Towners:
Gary Van Wagner, Michael DiGracia, Harriet Joaquin and Terrye Witte
Team: Two Dinks & Lobbing Lasses
Todd/Michelle Habets, Jean Cramer and Nate Perkins Bronze Medal recipients
3.0 division
3.5 Division
Team: Simply Smashing:
Mike Boyce, Karen Leonard, Linda White, and Kirk Bottomly
Team: Volley Llamas
Dirk/Debbie Pearson, Karen Clakely and Justin Kecxon, Bronze Medal recipients
4.0 Division
Team: Dink Heads
Sam Hunt, Glenn Bisquera, Twee Washburn, and Julie Klinger
Team: The Real Dills
Scott Allen, Randy Allen, Camille Benvenuti and Trina Lee, Silver Medal recipients
Each month, the Sacramento Central YMCA nominates a staff member who has gone above and beyond in their dedication to the Y. June's Employee of the month is Garrett!
Garrett works in the sports department as a referee at the YMCA. He has shown patience, strength, dedication, and sportsmanship within our youth sports programs. His patience and active listening shows his knowledge on how to handle situations well enough to de-escalate and compromise between teams, coaches, and staff. When officiating youth sports, he always applauds all players for the skills and ability that they show on the court/field. Outside of officiating, Garrett is dedicated to aiding the sports assistants by taking time out to line the fields, set up for morning games, and break down after games. As a student attending Sac State and trying to navigate the sports industry, he has taken time out to show an understanding of what it is like to be a great official and team player.
Great Job, Garrett!
If you would like to nominate a staff member for employee of the month, click the link below!
