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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. 💙

10/01/2026

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

This month, we’re coming together at the Windward Y to show our support for those affected by breast cancer—and to celebrate the strength of survivors. 💗

Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a pink item to show your support, including:

🎀 Rubber or beaded bracelets
🎀 Stickers
🎀 Socks
🎀 Pins
🎀 Cosmetics bags

These items are being generously donated by our Board Chair and breast cancer survivor, Wendy Hanna. 💗

Whether you’re a survivor, supporting someone you love, or simply want to help raise awareness, we invite you to wear your pink and show your support throughout the month.

💗 Together, we can spread awareness, show support, and celebrate the strength of our community.

09/29/2026

🎃👻 FALL FAMILY NIGHT IS COMING TO THE WINDWARD Y! 👻🎃

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Halloween activities, family time, and community on the Y lanai!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Windward YMCA Lanai

🎃 Pumpkin carving & painting
👻 Halloween-themed mini games
🏊 Free swim
🧙 Costume contest
🎟️ Raffle supporting our Houseless Service Care event
🍿 Concessions available for an additional cost — cash only

🎃 Planning to carve or paint a pumpkin? Bring your own! Pumpkins are not included with admission.

🎟️ Tickets are $12 per person and are available at the Welcome Center — cash only. Each ticket includes a carving kit, stencils, tealights, and a goodie bag.

💙 Your participation helps support our Windward Waveriders swim team! All proceeds will help the team reach their goal of earning a team bonding trip.

Grab your family, dress up, and join us for a spooktacular night at the Y! 🎃🌺

09/28/2026

🏕️💙 Adventure Guides: Campout at the Y! 💙🏕️

What a fun weekend of adventure, connection, and making memories together! Families enjoyed:

🏊 Swimming
🎨 Rock painting
🍝 Spaghetti & marshmallow tower building
🍔 Burgers & s’mores
💙 Plenty of time together!

Adventure Guides helps strengthen relationships between parents/caregivers and kids ages 5–12 through shared adventures and experiences.

The adventure continues with an overnight at Camp Erdman, November 14–15! 🌿⛺

Know a family with kids ages 5–12 who might enjoy Adventure Guides? We’re welcoming new families and still have space available!

📩 Contact Carrie Ogden at [email protected] to learn more.

More adventures. More memories. More time together. 🌺

09/23/2026

🩺🌺 Another Great Kūpuna Seminar at the Windward Y!

Mahalo to everyone who joined us Friday for our Medicare education seminar with Alex Kalai of SBHIS!

Participants learned more about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and prescription drug coverage, including what to consider when reviewing their current plan, prescription coverage, and provider network.

With Medicare Open Enrollment coming up October 15–December 7, Alex shared information to help participants prepare for the upcoming enrollment period and noted that there will be many plan changes and new plans coming in 2027.

And our participants were engaged! They asked thoughtful questions, took notes, and stayed well beyond the scheduled 2:00 PM end time—an indication of just how valuable the conversation was. 💚

A special mahalo to Alex for sharing his knowledge with such warmth and sincerity, and for helping our kūpuna feel more informed and prepared to navigate their Medicare options.

At the Y, we’re proud to create opportunities that help our kūpuna stay informed, connected, and engaged at every stage of life. 🌺

09/19/2026

🏕️⛺ ADVENTURE GUIDES: CAMPOUT AT THE Y! ⛺🏕️

Get ready for an overnight adventure right here at the Windward YMCA! Join Adventure Guides families on Friday, September 25–Saturday, September 26 for onsite tent camping, fun activities, and the chance to pitch our beautiful teepee tent. 🌿

Adventure Guides helps build strong relationships and lifelong memories between parents/caregivers and their kids ages 5–12. Throughout the year, families gather for nature-based activities and shared adventures that give adults and kids meaningful time to connect, explore, and have fun together. 💙

✨ We have space for new families to join us!

💰 $60 per child for the year

Interested in joining Adventure Guides or attending the campout? Contact Carrie Ogden at [email protected] to learn more.

Come camp, connect, and create memories together! 🌺

09/15/2026

💦🤽 SPLASHBALL: Learning, Teamwork & Fun in the Pool! 🤽💦

Our recent Splashball Clinics gave keiki a fun introduction to the fundamentals of water polo—and plenty of opportunities to build their confidence in the water!

Participants worked on:
🤽 Dribbling and passing a water polo ball
🥚 Treading water using the eggbeater kick
🏊‍♂️ Swimming with a heads-up freestyle
🤝 Working together as a team

Most importantly, the kids learned and practiced these skills in a fun, supportive environment where they could try something new, stay active, and enjoy being in the pool. 💙

Mahalo to all of our Splashball participants for bringing your energy and enthusiasm to the pool! We loved watching you learn, grow, and make a splash! 🌺

09/13/2026

🍂☀️ FALL BREAK DAY CAMP IS BACK! ☀️🍂

Looking for a fun, enriching way for your keiki to spend Fall Break? Day Camp at the Y is a place where youth can explore, make friends, build confidence, and thrive. 💙

📅 October 5–9
⏰ 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

Each day brings a new adventure with a mix of:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🏀 Sports & active play
🌿 Outdoor adventures
📚 Learning & exploration
🏊 Recreational swimming
🤝 Friendship, leadership & teamwork
✨ Activities that support social-emotional and physical well-being

Through age-appropriate activities, campers have opportunities to learn about diverse cultures, build literacy skills, develop healthy habits, and strengthen their connection to their community—all while having a whole lot of fun!

🍂 Give your keiki a Fall Break filled with adventure, friendship, and memories at the Y!

https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/kids/school-break-programs

09/12/2026

🏊‍♀️💦 SWIM LESSONS ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 💦🏊‍♂️

Learning to swim is one of the most important skills a child can develop—and in Hawaiʻi, feeling confident and safe around water is especially important. 🌊💙

Our Windward YMCA swim lessons help keiki build skills, confidence, and water safety awareness in a supportive environment.

🌊 Ages 6 months+
🌊 Small class sizes
🌊 Certified YMCA instructors
🌊 Lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels
🌊 Water safety & swimming skills

Whether your keiki is taking their first steps in the water or building stronger swim skills, the Y is here to help them become safer, more confident swimmers.

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

🌺 Give your keiki skills that can last a lifetime!

09/10/2026

🌺 Supporting Healthy Aging for Our Kūpuna 🌺

For generations, the YMCA of Honolulu has supported the health and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna through programs that promote active living, social connection, and lifelong wellness.

As part of that commitment, we’re proud to support this upcoming community event focused on fall prevention and safety for older adults.

Join Aging with Lōkahi for a morning of information and resources designed to help kūpuna stay active, safe, and independent.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Pearl City Community Church
933 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City

The event will include a panel discussion covering fall prevention, physical activity, talking with your doctor, home safety and modifications, and physical therapy guidance. Vendor booths and refreshments will also be available.

📞 RSVP by September 14: (808) 455-4148

At the Y, we believe healthy aging is about more than physical health—it’s about staying connected, engaged, and part of a caring community. 💚

09/04/2026

🩺 Staying Informed for a Healthier Future 🌺

At the YMCA of Honolulu, we believe healthy aging means supporting the whole person—helping our kūpuna stay active, connected, independent, and informed about the resources available to support their well-being.

That includes understanding your health coverage. Medicare plans and provider networks can change, and your healthcare needs can change, too.

Join us at the Windward YMCA for a free Medicare educational event with Alex K. Kalai of SBHIS Insurance Services. Learn what’s new for 2026 and get information to help you determine whether your current coverage continues to meet your needs.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Windward YMCA

At the Y, we’re committed to helping our kūpuna have the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to thrive at every stage of life. 💚

👥 Free and open to all Y members. Sign up at the Welcome Center. 💙

Address

1200 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI
96734

Telephone

+18082610808

Website

http://www.ymcahonolulu.org/

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