Back to Class: Group Exercise at the Y
With the hectic schedules that come along with back-to-school, the Y encourages you to make time for yourself, and your health! Here’s 5 reason why …
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Pursuing Survival
The LIVESTRONG Foundation realized something was missing in the fight against cancer: support after treatment. In 2007, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA began to serve as that …
Christy Making History in LIVESTRONG®
“Good evening, my name is Christy and I am honored to be asked to speak to my experience as a member of the LIVESTRONG® Program …
Afterschool Safety
The school bell rings around 3pm: FREEDOM for your child. Are your children unsupervised? Are they really doing their homework while home alone? At the …
5 Unconventional, Fun Ways to Take Your Workout Outside
There are endless possibilities to stay active and experience the outdoors. Take advantage of the sunny weather and stay moving this summer by engaging in …
Swim Lessons Save Lives
Earth is 71% water; prepare your child to take on the world with swimming lessons at the Y. The YMCA engages 9 million in swim …
Healthy Kids Day: 4 Sneaky Vegetable Recipes
April 27 marks Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. To celebrate, the Camarillo Family YMCA will host a …
Announcing Margo Byrne as President & CEO
The first woman President & CEO, Margo Byrne, officially took charge of the Channel Islands YMCA association February 18, 2019. Byrne succeeds Sal Cisneros who …
4 Small Steps to Move Forward
As the buzz around New Year’s Resolutions fades into February, it is still possible to keep the commitment you made to yourself. Fitness is more …
#12DAYSofFITNESS
At the Y, working out can be fun. Have your pie and eat it too, while avoiding the holiday weight gain with the #12DAYSofFITNESS challenge. …
For a Better Us #GivingTuesday
Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday falls on November 27th. Millions of people have come together to champion the causes they believe in. At …
Know Your Risk: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
The Camarillo Family YMCA is encouraging all community members to take control of their health and understand the risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. …
Childhood Obesity – Moving in the Right Direction
The YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the …
Four Things to do for Father’s Day at the YMCA
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers who inspire our youth every day! This weekend we celebrate the male role models and father figures who …
Celebrating YMCA Founder’s Day
The Y’s History of Building a Better Us Today, on June 6, the YMCA marks more than 170 years as more than a place, it …
Practice Water Safety this Summer
May is National Water Safety Month: a critical reminder of the value of water safety for everyone. With summer around the corner, we want to remind you …
Healthy Kids Day 2018 – Awaken Your Summer Imagination
April 21, YMCAs across the country celebrated Healthy Kids Day, a YMCA initiative to empower families to stay healthy over the summer. Over 1,500 YMCAs …
How Mindful Awareness Can Benefit Your Mental Health
This April is Stress Awareness month. While it’s important to take steps to reducing stress, sometimes maximizing awareness is the best thing you can do …
Volunteering Promotes Physical, Mental and Emotional Health
Often when we think of volunteering, we consider the benefits to the cause or non-profit organization. We often forget about its benefits for volunteers themselves. …
Healthy School Lunch Tips
This month is National Nutrition Month, and the YMCA wants to help you understand how to incorporate nutrition into your child’s school lunch. One of …
5 Ways Summer Camp Helps Kids Grow
Summer vacation offers a much-needed break to children’s school oriented routine. However, while kids should be able to relax, it’s important to not allow their …
Achieve your resolutions in 2018 – here’s how.
With every new year comes to the opportunity to start afresh and set new goals for yourself. Unfortunately, many of us struggle in being persistent …