YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula

06/17/2026

School's out. Camp's on! ☀️🏕️ Give your child a summer filled with friends, adventures, and unforgettable memories. Don't wait, register today!

Community is an idea that most everyone cherishes and wants more of—a deeper sense of place, commonality and connection, the definition that includes a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of…

05/31/2026

Across California, YMCAs offer hundreds of aquatic programs that help children and families build water safety skills. From swim lessons to Safety Around Water programs and lifeguard training, these programs help communities prepare for safe time in and around water. Through these programs, Ys across the state expand access to lifesaving water safety education. At the YMCA, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/27/2026

As temperatures rise, more families head to pools, lakes, and beaches across California. Nearly half of drowning deaths in the state occur during the summer months, making water safety awareness especially important this time of year. Learning water safety skills and staying attentive around water can help prevent tragedies. At the YMCA, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. As we gather with family and friends, let’s reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy. Wishing you all a meaningful Memorial Day!

05/24/2026

YMCAs across California offer Safety Around Water, a program designed to help children develop essential water safety skills. Through guided lessons, children learn how to float, move to safety, and respond if they unexpectedly enter the water. These lessons help children build confidence and prepare for real situations around water. For many children and families, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/20/2026

Lakes across California are popular places for families to swim, boat, and explore. While they may appear calm, lake conditions can change quickly. Cold water, sudden drop-offs, and limited visibility can create risks for swimmers. Taking a few simple precautions can help families enjoy lakes more safely. At the YMCA, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/17/2026

Learning to swim is one of the most important safety skills a child can develop. Across California, 156,935 children participated in YMCA swim lessons last year, and learn skills that help them stay safer in the water. These lessons build confidence and teach children how to respond safely. For many children, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/14/2026

Lifeguards play an important role in protecting swimmers in pools and aquatic facilities. With 96 YMCA lifeguard training programs in CA, the Y prepares young people with rescue skills, safety knowledge, and emergency response training. These programs support aquatic safety across California communities. For many future lifeguards, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/10/2026

Supervision is one of the most important ways to keep children safe around water. In California, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children under age five. Close, attentive supervision helps reduce that risk and keeps young swimmers safer. Staying close and keeping your attention on the water helps prevent accidents before they happen. At the YMCA, water safety starts here.

Learn more about aquatics at the Y. Visit www.centralcoastymca.org.

05/10/2026

Celebrating every kind of mom in our Central Coast YMCA community! Thank you for your strength, care, and the impact you make every day. Happy Mother’s Day!