YMCA Branch Name
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Welcome to the

San Gabriel Valley YMCA

The San Gabriel Valley YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through wellness classes, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.


NEWS FROM THE Y

Spring Break Day Camp!

07 February 2012

Looking for a fun, safe place for your children during Spring break?little girl with painted-green hands

Sign up now through April 4th for the Y's Spring Day Camp. For $125** per week (members), your child can join the fun with our Y family!

Deadline to register March 28,2012

2 locations:

West Covina:

7:30am - 6:30pm daily

April 2-6, 2012

To register, please call (626)339-6221

Hacienda Heights:

7:00am - 6:30pm daily

April 2 - 6, 2012

To register, please call (626) 961-3480

  ** Non-members will be charged a $20 registration fee. Non-member weekly rate is $135.

Art Classes at Puente Hills Y!

25 January 2012

At the Puente Hills YMCA in Hacienda Heights, we're offering Introduction to Art classes!little girl painting pinecone

Introduction to Art: For Boys & Girls Ages 5-9

Students will be introduced to the principles of color and will learn to draw basic shapes and basic figures using shapes and creative expression.

Time: Fridays, 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Puente Hills YMCA

Cost: Members $24/month, Non-Members $30/month

We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to express their creativity and discover their individual artistic talents.

Come Join Us!!

 

Happy New Year!

03 January 2012

Happy New Year! We wish all of our Y family and friends a wonderful 2012.Happy New Year sparkling text

Did your New Year's resolutions include starting some healthier habits? Join us for water aerobics or fitness classes. And we're opening up a new section of Juanita's popular Weight Management class Wednesday mornings!

We're also continuing our swim lesson and Biddy Sports programs for kids as young as 3. It's never too early to learn healthy activities that help build character!

Our Y has a few New Year's resolutions too: to keep more in touch with all of you! Please like us on Facebook and sign up for our upcoming e-newsletters!

Thank you, as always, for partnering with us! We're building a stronger community together.

Healthy Snack- Apple Cartwheels

13 December 2011

Here's a healthy, fun snack you can serve your family after school or any time!mom, dad, and son holding apples

Apple Cartwheels

24 Servings

Prep time: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter

1-1/2 teaspoons honey

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons raisins

4 medium unpeeled Red Delicious apples, cored

Directions

In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and honey; fold in chocolate chips and raisins.

Fill centers of apples with peanut butter mixture; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1/4-in. rings. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 apple ring equals 50 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Apple Cartwheels in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p40

The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.