About

When people join the Montecito Family YMCA, wonderful things start to happen. They find the strength and support to stretch their capabilities and develop in ways they never thought possible.

Our YMCA is a multi-faceted organization reaching out to offer its services and ideals to more people than ever before.

Regardless of age, lifestyle or interests, it’s a sure bet that the YMCA has programs which address your needs. The YMCA’s highly trained staff also takes special care to design programs and activities that instruct and challenge our members... not just occupy their time.

From fitness to basketball. From Youth & Government to Family Skate Nights. From Y-Guides to Learn to Swim. The Montecito Family YMCA continues its long-standing tradition of community development through the building of healthy bodies, strong minds and spirit, never once forgetting the goals that have guided our growth and development through the years:

• To Strengthen the Family Unit
• To Develop Leadership Qualities
• To Promote Healthy Lifestyles
• To Increase International, Interracial and Intercultural Understanding
• To Facilitate Community Development
• To Develop an Appreciation and Respect for the Environment

The Montecito Family YMCA exists because of people in our community coming together... people with the desire to do something to help themselves, their neighbors and community become something better. YMCA members, volunteers and staff share their time and effort to make available to people of all ages and levels of ability, programs that make a difference by helping people grow in Spirit, Mind and Body, and practice our Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Our Mission Statement

The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to men women and children of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind, and body.

Who We Serve

The Channel Islands YMCA is a non-profit association of men, women and children of all ages, races, ethnic groups, economic conditions and religious affiliations serving more than 60,000 individuals each year in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Character Counts

At the Montecito Family YMCA, good character and values are an important part of everything we do, from child care to fitness classes to teen programs. By teaching, enforcing, advocating, and modeling the six pillars of character, we build strong kids, strong families, and a strong communities.

Six Pillars of Character Counts:

Board of Managers