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At Windward YMCA, we strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We’re here for all ages—from keiki to kūpuna—offering programs, classes, and events that help everyone reach their fullest potential. 💙

06/22/2026

🎡☀️ Summer Carnival at the Windward Y! ☀️🎡

School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join us for an evening of family fun, community connection, and summer memories at our annual Summer Carnival. 💙

📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 5:45–8:30 PM
📍 Windward YMCA
🎟️ FREE for all Day Camp & YMCA families

🎨 Hands-on activities & art projects
🏰 Inflatable bounce house
🍿 Concession stand (cash only)
🤝 Community partner booths
🎉 Fun for the whole ʻohana

Come celebrate summer, connect with fellow Y families, and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, activities, and Y spirit. 🌺✨

No RSVP needed — just come ready for a great time!

06/21/2026

🥣🧠 Kupuna Seminar Recap: "Miso Hungry" – Food for the Brain & Body 🧠🥣

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for another engaging and well-attended Kūpuna Seminar with Rita Madden, MPH, RDN! 💙

Participants learned how simple, delicious food choices can support both brain and heart health while promoting long-term wellness. The seminar featured practical nutrition tips, easy recipes to make at home, and a live cooking demonstration that inspired healthy eating habits.

✨ Brain and heart healthy nutrition strategies
✨ Simple, flavorful recipes
✨ Live cooking demonstration
✨ Practical tips for everyday wellness

We're grateful to Rita for sharing her expertise and helping participants discover approachable ways to support their health through nutrition. It was another valuable afternoon of learning, connection, and healthy living at the Windward Y. 🌺

📅 Save the Date: Our next Kūpuna Seminar will be held on Friday, July 17, from 1:00–2:00 PM.

06/17/2026

☀️🌺 Windward Y Summer Bucket List Challenge 🌺☀️

Ready to make this your family's best summer ever? 💙

Our YMCA Summer Bucket List Challenge is filled with fun ways to stay active, explore Oʻahu, give back, and create lasting memories with family and friends.

✔️ Visit a farmers market
✔️ Explore a botanical garden
✔️ Volunteer in your community
✔️ Try a healthy Y recipe
✔️ Visit a museum or local event
✔️ Join a Windward Y program or event
✔️ Discover somewhere new on Oʻahu

The challenge also includes information on FREE community events happening throughout the summer, making it easy to add adventure to your family's calendar. 🌴

Whether you're attending Summer Day Camp, taking swim lessons, participating in Adventure Guides, or simply looking for new ways to connect with your community, we hope you'll join us in making this a summer to remember!

📋 Pick up your Summer Bucket List Challenge at the Welcome Center and start checking off your adventures today!

Share your favorite summer moments with us—we'd love to see where your Bucket List takes you! ☀️🌊

06/16/2026

💦🛟 Windward Aquatic Academy in Action! 🛟💦

Our future aquatic leaders have been busy learning, growing, and making an impact this summer! 🌟

Designed for teens in grades 6–10, Windward Aquatic Academy introduces participants to the skills needed to become swim instructors and lifeguards while building communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Over the past two weeks, participants:
🏊 Learned the fundamentals of swim instruction and water safety
🛟 Explored lifeguarding, CPR, rescues, and emergency response
🤝 Completed a service project at Camp Erdman, helping rebuild a fire pit
🌊 Enjoyed a field trip to Wai Kai
💡 Collaborated on solutions to help prevent drowning in Hawaiʻi

We're proud of these young leaders for their hard work, creativity, and commitment to making our communities safer in and around the water. 💙

06/13/2026

🌙🎒 Summer Day Camp Sleepover is Almost Here! 🎒🌙

One of the most anticipated camp traditions is back! 🎉

📅 Friday, June 19 @ 6:30 PM – Saturday, June 20 @ 8:00 AM
👦👧 Open to YMCA Day Camp participants who have completed grades 3–5

Keiki will enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🔬 S.T.E.A.M. activities
🎬 Movie & sweet treat
🍳 Breakfast in the morning
🤝 Fun, friendship, and lasting camp memories

There's something special about spending a night at camp with friends, building independence, and creating memories that last long after summer ends. 💙

We can't wait for a night of adventure, laughter, and (hopefully!) a little sleep. 😴✨

06/12/2026

🧠🥣🍲 "Miso Hungry" – Food for the Brain & Body 🍲🥣🧠

Join us for a free nutrition workshop and cooking demo with Rita Madden, MPH, RDN!

Learn about brain-healthy foods and discover a quick, delicious recipe that can become a regular part of your healthy lifestyle. 💙

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Windward YMCA Courtyard

✨ Brain-healthy nutrition tips
✨ Live cooking demonstration
✨ Simple recipes you can make at home
✨ Support for long-term wellness

👥 Free and open to all Y members
📝 No registration required — just show up!

Come learn, connect, and enjoy an afternoon of healthy eating and healthy aging.

06/09/2026

🏊‍♀️💦 Swim Lesson Spots Available! 💦🏊‍♂️

One of the most important skills a child can learn in Hawaiʻi is how to be confident in the water. 💙

🌊 Ages 6 months+
🌊 Small class sizes
🌊 Certified YMCA instructors
🌊 Water safety & swim skills for all levels

Summer is here, and we still have openings in our June–July swim lesson session!

📲 Register today:
https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/swimming/swim-lessons/group-swim-lessons

06/08/2026

🚗🙌 Drive Safe Sign-Waving Campaign 🙌🚗

Join us in spreading aloha and safety in our community! 💙

📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Windward YMCA - we’ll provide the signs!

Together, we’ll line the streets to remind drivers to slow down, stay alert, and keep our community safe.

✨ Bring your energy, smiles, and positive vibes — every wave makes a difference!

06/07/2026

🧠💙 Brain Health Hui: Wrapping Up a Meaningful Journey 💙🧠

As our 6-week Brain Health Hui came to a close, participants explored two important topics for healthy aging and brain health.

😴 Sleep & Healthy Aging
✨ How sleep affects brain and overall health
✨ Sleep changes as we age
✨ Tips for better sleep hygiene, routines, and daily habits
✨ Knowing when to seek professional help for persistent sleep concerns

🔬 Research & Healthy Communities
✨ Improving research participation and reducing health disparities in Alzheimer's disease, aging, caregiving and other health issues in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities
✨ Opportunities to participate in research through CARE (Collaborative Approach for Research & Education)

Mahalo to Brain Matters Hawaiʻi, our guest speakers, and all of the participants who committed to learning, growing, and investing in their brain health. Here's to staying active, connected, and engaged at every age! 💙🌺

06/06/2026

🎉☀️ Free Summer Teen Events at the Y! ☀️🎉

Windward Y Teen Members, Y Teen Club, and Y Junior Leaders — don't miss these opportunities to connect with teens from Y branches across Oʻahu! Whether you're into sports, service, gaming, or just having fun, there's something for everyone. 💙

👉 Sign up: bit.ly/OpioEvent

🏀 Sports Night Part 1
📅 Saturday, June 6 | ⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Nuʻuanu YMCA Gym
Kick off summer with volleyball, basketball, and good vibes!

🏀 Sports Night Part 2
📅 Saturday, June 20 | ⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Nuʻuanu YMCA Gym
More games. More action. More snacks!

🤝 Teen Service Project & Social
📅 Saturday, June 27 | ⏰ 2:00–7:00 PM
📍 Nuʻuanu YMCA
Give back to your community and make new friends.

🎮 Esports Tournament
📅 Friday, July 10 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Hawaiʻi Pacific University @ Aloha Tower
Bring your crew and compete to be crowned top gamer.

🏊 Leeward Pool Party
📅 Friday, July 24 | ⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Leeward YMCA Pool
A splashin' good time with games, prizes, and local grinds!

🏅 Olympic Field Day & Social
📅 Saturday, July 25 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Kapiʻolani Park
A classic day at the park - games, laughs, and team spirit.

Come out, meet new people, make memories, and have an awesome summer with your Y ʻohana! 🌺😎

Address

1200 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI
96734

Telephone

+18082610808

Website

http://www.ymcahonolulu.org/

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