
Laguna Niguel YMCA’s 46th Annual Run...
On Friday, July 4, the Laguna Niguel Family YMCA proudly hosted its 46th Annual Run in the Parks, a beloved community tradition that brings together families, friends, and even...

Father’s Day Highlight: Adventure...
Adventure Guide Spotlight: The Scott Family When Josh Scott first joined the YMCA of Orange County’s Adventure Guides program in 2017, he had no idea it would create so many...

Celebrating Our Legacy this Founder’s...
On June 6, the YMCA celebrates 181 years of doing good. This global organization, founded in 1844 by George Williams in London, began with a simple but powerful idea to help...

Why Choose YMCA Summer Camp?
At the YMCA of Orange County, summer camp is a chance for children to unplug, connect, explore, and grow. Whether they’re leaping into a lake, building a robot, or making a...

Jakob’s YMCA Journey of Leadership...
The YMCA of Orange County strives to be a community, a support system, and a launchpad for growth for people of all ages. Jakob Martinez is a perfect example of this, he is a...

Champion of Inclusion and Empowerment...
Alex Sanchez, a dedicated team member of the YMCA of Orange County’s New Horizons program, recently received the 2025 Spotlight Award for Direct Support Professional from the...

Never Too Late to Learn New Skills:...
May is Water Safety Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of learning essential skills that can save lives and build confidence. For Kelly, a member of the Mission...

Making a Splash: Whittier Elementary...
The Newport-Mesa Family YMCA, alongside Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) and several community partners, celebrated a milestone achievement for 45 Whittier Elementary...

Finding Community and Independence:...
For over 13 years, James has been an active and enthusiastic member of the New Horizons program at the YMCA, and his experience has been nothing short of life changing. His...

The Power of Numbers: YMCA of Orange...
At the YMCA of Orange County, impact isn’t just measured in numbers—it’s measured in lives changed, communities strengthened, and futures brightened. As a community, the Y...