From all of us at the YMCA of the Capital Area, we wish you and your family a happy and safe Halloween!
Our 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Contest is THIS FRIDAY, October 30! YMCA members, dress up in your best costume and snap a picture for a chance to win! Two winners will be selected for Most Creative Costume and take home fun YMCA gear.
The YMCA of the Capital Area hosted its 16th Annual Beyond the Green Golf Tournament this month! A HUGE thank you to the generous support of all our sponsors, whose contributions were instrumental in making the tournament a sold-out success.
We did it! Thanks to your generosity, we collected 370 costumes for local children in need! Your donations will bring joy and excitement this Halloween through our partnership with Consortium 10/31.
This month's Employee Spotlight is Mikki Bertrand! Mikki serves as the full-time Aquatics Coordinator at the Americana YMCA, where she also works as a lifeguard and swim instructor.
The 250 Club is all about showing up and staying committed! Members who scan in to the Y 250 times in one year earn a spot in our 250 Club, and 37 members have already reached this milestone in 2026!
Congratulations to our Top 20 Scanners for January through September!
Halloween is just around the corner! Join us for our 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Contest on Fri, Oct 30! Y members, come dressed in your best costume and snap a picture for a chance to win! Two winners will be selected for Most Creative Costume and take home some fun YMCA gear.
Halloween events are quickly approaching! To make sure your Halloween is not only happy – but also SAFE! - check out these 5 tips to keep in mind while celebrating this spooky season. From all of us at the YMCA of the Capital Area, we wish you and your family a Happy Halloween!
5 Days Left! Our Annual Costume Drive ends October 20! Donate new or gently used costumes at any YMCA of the Capital Area location and help make Halloween special for every child in our community!
Our YMCA360 app just got an update!
We’ve made improvements to help you more easily find classes, manage schedules and reservations, make family reservations, and check in to reserved classes.
Make sure you have the latest version of the Y app to experience the updates!
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Pearl Williams! Pearl was inspired to join the Y because of the variety of programs offered. One of her favorite activities is the Light N Low Group Exercise class, which has helped inspire her to get up, stay active and focus on her health.
Get ready for some spook-tacular fun! Our 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Contest is happening Friday, October 30!
YMCA Members, come dressed in your best costume and snap a picture for a chance to win! Two winners will be selected for Most Creative Costume.
Check out a sneak peek of our A. C. Lewis YMCA Group Centergy Group Exercise Class, taught by Laurie B! This class incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility, and the core.
Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm!
Ready for a new challenge? Join the Any Way to 5K Challenge on the YMCA360 app! Complete a 5K each week by running, walking, swimming or biking to be entered for a chance to win a Y prize! It's FREE for all Y members to participate!
Our Annual Costume Drive is underway! Donate new or gently used costumes at any YMCA of the Capital Area location and help make Halloween a little more special for children in our community. We are accepting costumes until October 20.
We’ve added brand new prizes to our rewards program, and you’re going to love them! If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to download our new app, YMCA360! It’s the easiest way to track your points, browse prizes, and stay connected with everything happening at the Y.
Healthy families = healthy communities! Join us at the Y for fun ways to move, eat well, and connect as a family. Big or small, the healthy habits you build as a family last a lifetime.
What’s your family’s favorite healthy habit? Share it in the comments!
Our Member Services team had a great afternoon of learning, connection and fun at our recent in-service! Staff from across the YMCA of the Capital Area came together to learn from Leroy Falcon, President & CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Jackson.








































