YMCA Ayrlawn

06/05/2026

☀️ Ready for the BEST summer ever? ☀️

The countdown to summer camp is ON, and we want to help your family get ready! Join us for a special Summer Camp Open House at ALL YMCA of Metropolitan Washington branches across the DMV!

📅 Tuesday, June 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Your local YMCA branch!

Bring the kiddos along for a sneak peek of the fun before camp officially kicks off on June 15th!

Here is what we have lined up for you:
🎨 Sample camp crafts and activities for the little ones.
🎒 Chat with our amazing staff and get all your questions answered.
📸 Snap a photo with our selfie frame!
📝 Secure your child's spot for an unforgettable summer on the spot and register on-site!

Don't miss out on "The Find Your Best Friend Place" this summer. See you there! 👋🤸‍♂️

06/05/2026

At the Y, we know that strong communities are built when everyone feels seen, respected, and supported.

During Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating welcoming spaces where people of all backgrounds and identities can connect, contribute, and reach their full potential.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

04/14/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is proudly participating in Five Days of Action®—a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it.

As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety, we are continuing to take part in this important campaign and reinforce abuse prevention practices year-round to protect all children in our community.

03/30/2026

For Women's History Month we're celebrating women of the Y like Addie Hunton, one of only three African American women assigned to serve over 200,000 segregated Black troops stationed in France as part of the YMCA’s massive World War I support effort.

We're also lifting up Janice Paton, the first woman to be named to the National YMCA Board of Directors in 1962. At the youthful age 26, she broke barriers and paved the way for women’s leadership across the Y movement!

Learn about these trailblazers and more at ymcadc.org/womens-history-month/

03/07/2026

As we celebrate International Women's Day (March 8), WTOP News is helping us celebrate the strength and resilience of women. YMCA Fairfax County Reston member Becky Lane is setting national records at 75! See her story on how she got started, and how our trainer Pete Gallelli is supporting her journey: https://wtop.com/virginia/2026/03/how-a-fairfax-co-woman-secured-a-new-national-powerlifting-record/

And all are welcome to join today's Open House at Reston including the powerlifting meet at YMCA Reston through 3pm, featuring Becky and so many other strong members!

At 75, Reston athlete Becky Lane is breaking national powerlifting records after taking up strength training post‑surgery. She now trains six days a week and continues to prove that age and arthritis don’t limit success.

03/03/2026

🌟 Today is YMCA Day of Giving! 🌟 Every child deserves a summer filled with confidence, friendship, and unforgettable camp memories, but not every family can afford it.
Your gift to our Send a Kid to Camp Campaign helps make camp possible for kids who need it most. Give today. Change a summer. 🌞🏕️
https://www.ymcadc.org/support-the-y/give/send-a-kid-to-camp/

02/13/2026

The flu rate in the DMV is currently high and it is not too late to get the flu vaccine. The Y is offering our Winter Flu Shot Clinic across 8 YMCA locations on Saturday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 18. No appointment necessary. Please see the flyer for further details.

02/04/2026

For more than 20 years we’ve been proud to have Tom Evans as part of our Y Alexandria family, and now he’s being spotlighted for his fitness journey by .

Learn more at:
https://thezebra.org/2026/01/25/tom-evans-muscles-on-heading-for-99/

02/02/2026

Have you grabbed your spot for our new Pickleball for Parkinson's program? During the six-week series, Parkinson’s-trained instructors and certified-pickleball coaches will lead weekly classes designed to help participants move with confidence and joy through movement, skill-building and social engagement. And it's FREE! The series is in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter and pickleball at the Y is powered by JOOLA Pickleball.

Spots are limited, sign-up here: https://www.ymcadc.org/pickleball-for-parkinsons. Photo taken from the YMCA Dinking to Defeat Parkinson's event, powered by JOOLA.

01/30/2026

Next week marks the start of our new Pickleball for Parkinson's program ! The FREE six-week series combines movement, skill-building, and social engagement in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Each weekly class is designed by Parkinson’s-trained instructors and certified-pickleball coaches to help participants move with confidence and joy. The series is in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter and pickleball at the Y is powered by JOOLA Pickleball.

Register here: https://www.ymcadc.org/pickleball-for-parkinsons

Photo taken from the YMCA Dinking to Defeat Parkinson's event, powered by JOOLA.