Palo Alto Family YMCA

Happy Juneteenth from the Y! ✨

Wishing everyone a reflective and joyful Juneteenth. Today serves as a vital reminder of America's history and the continuous journey toward equality.
At the Y, we celebrate freedom and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening communities where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive. ❤️💛💚

Let’s reflect, educate, and uplift one another!

SUMMER CAMP SPOTLIGHT! Engineering Brick Model Building Summer Camp! 🤖🧱

Campers explored STEM skills through hands-on building, creative problem-solving, and outside-the-box thinking as they learned how robots function and brought their ideas to life one brick at a time.

From designing models to testing new ideas, this camp was all about helping kids build confidence, curiosity, and imagination through play-based learning.

🌈✨ Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month from all of us at the Y! We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, champions equity, and empowers everyone to thrive as their true selves.

✨ Holiday Hours Update

In observance of Juneteenth, our YMCA will be close at 1 PM on Friday, June 19. We hope you enjoy a wonderful day joy and reflection. ☀️

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

🌿☀️ Our Adventure Guides season came to an end with a Weekend Campout at Sunset Beach. Over 90 Dads and their daughters enjoyed a weekend of bonding and camping.

The YMCA Adventure Guides program provides dads the opportunity to engage in scheduled monthly activities with their kids that promote nature, family, fun, and community.

Registration for the next season (August 2026 to May 2027) opens August 1.

Learn more https://www.ymcasv.org/adventure-guides

⚽ What a kickoff to the YMCA Summer Learning Program at San José State University!

Students got into the spirit of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup with a fun-filled soccer experience led by the San José State Spartans men’s soccer team. From exciting drills and skills challenges to a special visit from Sammy Spartan, the day was packed with energy, teamwork, and a love for the game.

Thank you to San José State University and the Spartans soccer program for helping inspire the next generation of soccer players and fans!

🥾🌱 Upcoming Hike Club!

Join us for our next hike in YMCA of Silicon Valley Hike Club! Perfect for getting active, enjoying nature, and connecting with others along the way.

🥾Huddart Park
🗓️ June 20
🧭 5 Miles
📍 YMCA of Silicon Valley

Book this hike online!: https://www.ymcasv.org/special-events-schedule

💛 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Planned Giving Workshop!

We were grateful to welcome so many participants for a thoughtful conversation about estate planning, legacy giving, and meaningful ways to support the causes they care about for years to come.

A special thank you to Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Newman of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP for sharing his expertise and leading an informative, engaging session. His insights helped attendees better understand their options for planning ahead and creating a lasting impact in our community.

☀️🏕️ Our Summer Day Camp team is trained, energized, and ready for an unforgettable summer!

Our 2026 camp counselors came together for their annual training to prepare for the season ahead — learning, team-building, and getting ready to create a safe, fun, and welcoming camp experience for kids across Silicon Valley.

REGISTER NOW! https://www.ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/summer-day-camps

💛☀️ Join us this summer for Leaders in Training!

Leaders in Training (LIT) will give you:
• Hands-on job experience for teens (ages 12-15) under camp staff supervision.
• Leadership development focused on skills, responsibilities, and behavior.
• Training includes working with campers (ages 5-11), assist with camp groups, songs, games, and crafts.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid.
• Opportunities: YMCA summer volunteer, in-person camp training.
• Community service hours that can be earned for school.

🗓️ June 8 - July 10 | Date varies on location, follow the link for more details!
📍 YMCA of Silicon Valley

Follow the link for more info on the participating locations near you! https://ymap.ymcasv.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Program-Search/CAT/WEB_EDUCATION_CHILDCARE/SCAT/LEADERSHIP/WL/Y/AUTO/Y/KW/Leaders