About

Located along one of the most scenic stretches of the California  coast line, the Ventura Family YMCA has been serving the city of Ventura for 123 years.  The YMCA got its start on September 30, 1887 with a house that was purchased on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak Street, the YMCA was then considered the YMCA of Ventura County. 

Ventura Family YMCA 2010 Facility & Program Guide

Today, the Ventura Family YMCA has grown with an expansive 6,000 facility members and provides childcare to over 300 children in its after-school programs.  A 3,000 square foot natatorium was added with two heated indoor pools allowing an aquatics program to flourish and serve 5,000 children annually.

Since 1887 the Ventura Family YMCA has been building strong kids, strong families and a stronger community. The commitment permeates in everything the Y does with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people residing in its surrounding community. We welcome you to look through our website for valuable information about our services, programs and fitness facility but mostly importantly we invite you to come visit us- nothing is better than getting to know the YMCA family in person. We consider it an honor and a privilege to serve you.

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 Ventura Family YMCA serves over 20,000 individuals annually through facility memberships, before & after school childcare, day & resident camps, youth sports, swim lessons, teen programs, and many more healthy lifestyles and community enriching programs throughout Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Santa Paula, and Saticoy. 

Character Counts

At the Ventura 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:

Principals of Operation

Ten Principals of Operation

Prayer Request

The Ventura Family YMCA's Mission Emphasis Committee would like to open an opportunity for prayer requests and Chaplin Services.  Prayer requests will be added to the YMCA’s monthly prayer list. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list or to inquire about chaplin services please contact Pastor Duran , Rick Frye or fill out a prayer request form and drop it off at the welcome center.

Board of Managers