YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Fall Youth Sports Registration is open! Explore various youth sports such as Jr. Clippers Basketball, LA Kings Ball Hockey, Soccer, and much more! Fall Youth Sports Registration Deadline is October 13th. Visit our website to explore youth sports and register today! https://lnkd.in/gaC3VwhY #ymcala #ymca #YouthSports #Sports #Registration #YouthPrograming

More than 90 youth from across Los Angeles participated in this year’s seven-week Youth Institute summer program. The journey began with a week-long wilderness retreat, where teens built lasting friendships, developed team skills, and explored their leadership potential. At the LA Y, our mission is to build a community where all youth can belong, grow, and lead. The Youth Institute is more than just a summer program—it’s a life-changing experience where teens gain confidence, explore new passions, and discover the power of their voices. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gKcGVjdm #ymca #ymcala #BlogPost #ReadMore #YouthDevelopment #YouthInstitute #YouthPrograms

This Labor Day, we honor the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our community. We are very proud to support those who help make a difference in our communities every day! ⁣ Take time today to rest, recharge, and celebrate YOU! #ymcala #LaborDay #CommunityStrong #ForABetterUs

Teen Programs Director Sarah from the North Valley Family YMCA shares her experience working at the Y and what it means to her. "Seeing the smiles we create is why I love working at the Y, you get to see your impact every single day. Getting to know the families that come in is so special, and seeing the work we do for our communities which changes lives." Thank you, Sarah, for helping strengthen our communities and empower our youth every day! #ymcala #ymca #LosAngeles #Community #InspirationalStories #ShareTheStory #TeenPrograms

Join us to celebrate Women's Equality! This day was established when the 19th amendment was ratified allowing women to vote. This set in motion a wave of change which would bring equal opportunity for women not only in the United States, but this message would echo throughout the world. Here at the Y, we create a safe place for all, members, staff, and everyone. We encourage equal opportunity, and support women leaders in our organization. How will you honor and celebrate? #ymcala #ymca #WomensEqualityDay #Equality #WomenEmpowerment

School is back in session, and we helped students get ready! 📚 This month we partnered with NBCLA, Telemundo 52 Los Ángeles, and Niagara Bottling to provide backpacks filled with school supplies. Many of our centers hosted backpack drives this month—helping give our youth the opportunity for success this school year! 🎒 #ymcala #ymca #NBC4 #Telemundo52 #NiagaraBottling #BackpackDrive #BackToSchool #School

Andromeda from the Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA shares her inspiring Y story, how she got involved and how the Y has helped shape who she is today. "I've been coming here for many years with my daughter, she comes here for summer camp. Not only has volunteering here helped me grow as a person, it's also helped me in my wellness journey and making me a better person all the way around." Thank you, Andromeda. We’re honored to be part of your journey and proud to have you in our Y family! #ymcala #YMCA #CommunityStrong #LosAngeles #Community #InspirationalStories #ShareTheStory #Volunteer #EatonCanyon #EatonFire

For the first time since 2019, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles proudly welcomed youth from the Nagoya YMCA for a week of cultural immersion, friendship, and adventure. The YMCA’s mission transcends borders, languages, and geography. Whether in Los Angeles or Nagoya, it is our shared humanity, our compassion, and our commitment to one another that bring out the best in us. Through experiences like this, we give young people the chance to see themselves as part of a larger, interconnected world—one where understanding, kindness, and friendship are the true measures of success. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gCBjWKrb #ymca #ymcala #BlogPost

This year has been incredibly challenging for many families. As the Center for Community Well-Being, the LA Y helped make a meaningful difference this summer in the lives of many Angelenos. We provided youth with opportunities to create lifelong memories through our summer programs at Y centers, including Get Summer Free Teen Memberships, Beyond the Bell, Teen Nights, Youth Institute, and various youth programs. For many, sleepaway camp is a cherished annual tradition. This year, youth returned to camp, where they rekindled old friendships and formed new ones under the wilderness sky. Many of our Teen Program Directors, staff, and camp volunteers also shared in this joy, creating unforgettable experiences alongside the campers. Our social impact extended across Los Angeles. We opened our centers across LA County as collection sites, where communities came together to donate food and essential items. These were delivered to individuals who were unable to leave their homes, making a meaningful difference during uncertain times. We also saw an outpouring of support from volunteers, whose efforts overlapped across all areas of our summer impact. They helped with camp, supported our collection centers, and participated in multiple Together In Service and center-based volunteer projects, all contributing to positive change in the lives of many. As the Center for Community Well-Being, we remain a pillar of support for all communities across Los Angeles. Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. #ymcala #ymca #Summer #SocialImpact #Volunteer #YouthPrograms #Camp #summerprogram #teenprogram

All LA Y locations are open to help our neighbors stay safe & cool during this heat. 💙 Everyone is welcome. #ymcala #ymca #Heatwave #CoolingZone #AirConditioning #HelpingCommunity #staysafe