Something GOOD is moving in!
The South Coast Metro YMCA — coming September 1st This fall, the YMCA of Orange County is opening its newest home, the South Coast Metro YMCA. More than a gym, more than a pool, more than a class schedule, this…
Building a Team Beyond Hospital Walls
How Fullerton Family YMCA is bringing together St. Jude’s Medical Center employees through sport At the Fullerton Family YMCA, St. Jude Medical Center employees, have found more than a just place to play soccer. They’ve found a space to recharge, reconnect, and build relationships beyond the hospital setting. Through a renewed partnership, the…
Finding a New Home at the YMCA
Moving to a new place can be daunting, but the YMCA of Orange County made the transition a little easier for one family Moving to a new state often means starting over. When Jeff and Lacy relocated to California from Des Moines, Iowa, they…
In the News: YMCA of Orange County Featured in USA Today!
We are honored to be featured in USA Today in a story that reflects the heart of the YMCA of Orange County: the power of connection. The article, “Is Being Disconnected a Disease?”, shares the experience of John, a Newport-Mesa Family YMCA member and how he found a sense of community at…
Strength at Any Age
Discovering confidence, community, and strength at 78 years old Staying active looks different at every stage of life, but building strength is important as you age. Carol was uncertain about joining the Iron People group exercise program, unsure if a class focused on weight training was right…
Finding a Place to Belong
How one family found support, inclusion, and community through YMCA of Orange County’s after-school care For families navigating school, childcare, and everyday challenges, finding the right support system can make all the difference. At the YMCA of Orange County, after‑school programs are designed to be…
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Volunteer Highlight: Meet Dave, a dedicated YMCA of Orange County Adventure Guides “Y’s Guy” For Adventure Guides Dad Dave Alfaro, his involvement with the program started with a simple need: more quality time with his kids. Now over 7 years…
Building the Memories that Matter Most
How a simple question led a father to rewrite his childhood story. The YMCA of Orange County’s Adventure Guides program is built around shared parent–child experiences that turn time together into lifelong memories. For families like Marcos’s, the program offers more than outdoor adventure. It offers…
The After-School Community Hub
Where Responsibility, Leadership, and Belonging Thrive. At the YMCA of Orange County, our after-school programs are more than just a safe and enriching place for children to spend their after-school hours—it's a community where new friends are found, passions are ignited, and leadership is encouraged. Whether it be…
175 Years of Making Summers Matter
The YMCA of Orange County is building champions through connection, confidence, and character. For 175 years, the YMCA has helped families turn summer into something meaningful, creating experiences that stay with children long after camp ends. Here in Orange County, that tradition continues…