Grants Pass Family YMCA

04/30/2026

LAST CHANCE
There’s only ONE DAY LEFT to take advantage of our Personal Training Sale at the Y.
If you’ve been thinking about getting started, now’s the time. Our certified trainers are here to help you build a plan, stay accountable, and reach your goals.

✔ 15% OFF your first 2 training packages
✔ Support, guidance, and motivation every step of the way

Don’t miss out—stop by the Wellness Desk today to get started.

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

This week is National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to give a huge shout out to the incredible staff at our Youth Enrichment Center!
Each day, they serve around 85 children, bringing energy, dedication, and joy into everything they do. Their hard work, patience, and care make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.
We are so grateful for this amazing team and truly appreciate all that they do, this week and every week!

04/23/2026

Looking to learn something new and meaningful?

Join us Fridays at 2:00 PM for our Sign Language class in the Conference Room.

Sign language is a visual language that uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate ideas, thoughts, and emotions. It’s a powerful way to connect, build communication skills, and better engage with the world around you.

Whether you’re brand new or just curious, this class is a great place to start.

04/22/2026

Today’s Grants Pass Family YMCA’s 'Mission Mover' is Jo, who is a part of the childcare team at our Youth Enrichment Center (YEC). She has been at the YEC for six years, working with our youngest members. Jo’s favorite part of the job is swimming with the kids and playing in the water. As a person with multiple disabilities, she loves to show people what is possible and inspire others to push past their limitations. Childcare is a passion for Jo, as she also works at Parkside Elementary. She just loves to serve families and her community. She is a level 10 child care provider with the state of Oregon. Jo has raised six kids of her own and is so proud of all that they have accomplished. Her calendar is full with her childcare jobs, but when she does have spare time, she loves being by the water and playing guitar. "I just love the Y and the people I work with, to be a part of a national organization that helps people is just wonderful," Jo says. She was nominated as our 'Mission Mover' this week for being dependable, reliable, and always having a "can-do" attitude. We are so lucky to have Jo helping our young people learn and grow here at the Y. Thank you for all that you do!

04/22/2026

Trekkers is back this spring, and we’re ready to hit the trail.

Join the Grants Pass Family YMCA for a series of guided hikes led by experienced staff, designed to get you outdoors, moving, and learning along the way. Each hike includes opportunities to build wilderness skills, explore local trails, and connect with nature.

Spring Hike Dates:
May 2 – Enchanted Forest
May 9 – Marble Mine
May 16 – Kerby Peak (advanced)
May 23 – Mill Creek Falls & Avenue of the Boulders

Open to ages 10+ (families welcome)
$10 members | $15 non-members

Spots are limited. Don’t miss your chance to explore Southern Oregon with us this spring.

Register today and get ready for adventure! https://operations.daxko.com/Online/4076/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG16095

04/19/2026

Healthy Kids Day is almost here and you’re invited to join us on April 24.

Join us at the Grants Pass Family YMCA from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of free family fun designed to get kids moving, learning, and thriving.

Bring the whole family and enjoy activities, games, and hands-on experiences that celebrate healthy habits and active lifestyles. It’s a great way to kick off the season and connect with your community.

No registration needed. Just show up and have fun. We’ll see you there.

Sponsored locally by AllCare Health and Rentec Direct

04/18/2026

We’re hiring lifeguards. We have spaces to fill immediately and spaces for the summer as well.

No experience? No problem.
We provide lifeguard & CPR certification and hands-on training.

Flexible schedules
Free YMCA membership during employment
Great first job or resume builder
Ages 16+

Apply today at the Grants Pass Family YMCA.

04/18/2026

Today’s Mission Mover at the Grants Pass Family YMCA is Rachel, our Sports Coordinator. You may recognize her from her management role at the Caveman Pool over the last two summers. Rachel joined the youth athletics department in August and helps coach all of our youth sports classes. A graduate of GPHS, she played soccer and basketball and ran track. Rachel’s favorite part of the YMCA is the staff and coworkers; she loves the peer support and learning from one another. She really loves the Y and believes the impact is huge in our community. “It’s a safe place for so many in our community,” she says. “Working with the kids is a blast,” she adds. Rachel is being recognized for her outstanding leadership during spring youth programming, during which she created positive experiences for our youth and families. The recent Oregon State University grad has aspirations to be a professional writer. We are so lucky to have Rachel working with our youth; she brings so much joy to each class.

04/18/2026

Summer just got a whole lot more exciting 🌞

Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Day Camp at the Grants Pass Family YMCA’s Youth Enrichment Center, and we’ve got a full lineup of themed weeks your kids are going to love.

Weekly themes keep things fresh all summer long, and our team is ready to create a safe, engaging space where kids can learn, play, and grow.

Members: $220 per week | Non-Members: $230

Spots fill fast every year. Don’t wait to lock in your child’s summer plans.

Register by contacting Amanda at afly@grantspassymca.net
Learn more at grantspassymca.org/YEC

04/17/2026

It’s time to take action!
As we wrap up Five Days of Action®, we invite you to sign the pledge to protect children from abuse and commit to ongoing digital safety awareness.
Sign the pledge today at fivedaysofaction.org.
Every adult has a role to play in protecting children, online and off.