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By Hampton Peterson & Mercedes Heetland As Father’s Day approaches, let’s take a moment to celebrate and honor the dads and father figures who hold a significant place in our lives. Interestingly, Father’s Day has an intriguing connection to the YMCA. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a journey back in time to explore […]

DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH THE “ABCs” OF WATER SAFETY – By Shelbi Schmidt & JT Turner   Get ready to beat the heat and dive into fun this summer! With endless options for aquatic adventures, from backyard pool parties to thrilling trips to the beach, everyone enjoys the opportunity to make a splash and cool off. […]

It took me a long time to learn how to swim. My parents, not good swimmers themselves, faithfully drove me to swimming lessons every week for many years. I might be the only person in history to flunk the YMCA swimming classes of tadpole and minnow twice each

Our family loves the YMCA! Both my husband and I grew up attending camps at the YMCA and have incredibly fond memories of the friendships made and summers spent at Y Camp. We love getting to share these memories with our children and see them grow in the various programs that the YMCA offers for families.

Member Spotlight: When Virginia went to the DMV to get her license renewed, she got some unexpected news that would change her life.

Kona Ice came today to present the Desert Foothills Family YMCA with a check for $458.50, representing the proceeds from the Monday summer Shaved Ice Nights.

Thanksgiving-CLOSED Black Friday Facility Hours: 5 am-6 pm Amazing Kids Center: 8 am-11:30 am Pool: 6 am-5 pm December 24th Facility Hours: 5 am-2 pm Amazing Kids Center: 8 am-12 pm Pool: 6 am-12:30 pm December 25th-CLOSED New Year’s Eve Facility Hours: 5 am-2 pm Amazing Kids Center: 8 am-12 pm Pool: 6 am-1:30 pm […]