While YMCA of Orange County has answered the call of essential workers needing child care to keep Orange County’s priority services running, it was the innovation of one of the organization’s board members that has helped YMCAOC continue to serve…
Five Days of Action focuses on preventing child sexual abuse by sharing tips and simple actions adults can do to prevent child sexual abuse. During April and all year long, YMCA of Orange County encourages adults and organizations in the…
Fitness Centers Our priority is the health and safety of our members, staff and the community. And it is out of caution and preventative measures that we will be closing all YMCA fitness locations and programs effective March 17, 2020…
For a lot of us, a consistent health and fitness routine is tough to maintain or even get started. And our daily life doesn’t make it any easier. Work schedules change, school schedules change, summer vacations take us out of…
Opportunities to be around water are abundant in our Southern California communities and warm weather makes swimming an option most of the year. When it comes to children, these opportunities can be beneficial but also alarming to parents. Here are…
If they would have Lemon Laws for husbands, I would have been traded in years ago!! Because of my inactivity, walking, sitting, and standing became a struggle, specially after I stopped coaching sports and started to gain weight. For…
With there being so many options on where to take your children to swim, it can be a bit hard at times to decide what swim program would be the best fit for your children. When it comes time to…
My name is Sarah and I would like to share how the YMCA has helped me through the toughest time of my life. In 2017, I had to leave my husband of 11 years and for the first time in…
71% of the world is water. Children are 100% curious. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s swim program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety…
Brad Dawson – Newport-Mesa Family YMCA Member At first I came in only to inquire about summer camp for Brixton, my 5 year old son, as I always went to camp at the Y when I was a kid. Once…