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Monday 5:30am - 9pm Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm Thursday 5:30am - 9pm Friday 5:30am - 7pm Saturday 7am - 5pm

SLO County YMCA

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The Y: For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, & For Social Responsibility. Our organization is service based and reaches nearly every area of the county.

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA has been deeply rooted in the community for more than fifty years. Whether you're a local or brand new to the area, being a Y member gives you the opportunity to explore the many ways you can join us in a fit and healthy lifestyle. You can work out alone, with a personal trainer, or join a class led by a certified instructor. The Y's friendly and highly trained staff is available to answer your questions and acquaint you with the many activities we offer. There is something for everyone of every age...sports; art; yoga; racquetball; dance; and much more. If you want to be active and involved in your community, the Y is the place to be. Our goal is to help you develop your mind, body, and spirit in a relaxed atmosphere that makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome. We believe in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer financial assistance, payment plans, away-member benefits, and senior programs covered by many insurance plans. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA invites you to come in and see what we have to offer.

11/02/2026

Instructor Spotlight: This is Amy, one of our YMCA Group X instructors, and she shared this about exercise -

"Exercise is important to me because it is the one gift I know I can give myself every single day. I have worked in schools for 30+ years and no matter the age of the students, recess just makes everyone happier. Being able to work out with other members in a group x class is literally adult recess. We not only make our bodies stronger, but we build community, we lift each other up when it is needed, and yes, we have a ton of fun! Even when I teach an early morning Saturday class, I can feel how much the energy level of everyone in the class is higher than at the start!"
Who says recess is just for kids? Join us for a Group X class and make time to move, connect, and have some fun!

11/01/2026

💡Celebrating Lights on Afterschool! 💡
We had a wonderful time celebrating our annual Lights on Afterschool event with our students, families, and community!
Afterschool programs provide a safe, supportive place where young people can learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities. We are so grateful for the families, staff, and community partners who help make these programs possible every day.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating the impact of afterschool! 💙

10/31/2026

What an incredible night at our Trunk or Treat! 🎃✨ From creative trunks to smiling faces everywhere, our community showed up and showed out. Moments like these remind us that the Y is so much more than a place—it's where connection happens, where neighbors become friends, and where everyone belongs. Thank you to everyone who made this evening unforgettable! 💙

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the YMCA! 🎃

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy all the spooky celebrations. We hope your Halloween is filled with sweet memories, community connection, and a little bit of magic.

10/30/2026

Strength. Confidence. Community. 💛
Life after cancer treatment can be a new journey, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA supports cancer survivors as they rebuild their strength and confidence after treatment. Through personalized exercise, encouragement, and connection, participants can focus on their health and well-being in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Know someone who could benefit? Share this post and help connect them with LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA. Learn more at www.ciymca.org/livestrong

10/29/2026

💙 A lifetime in the books—70 years of strengthening our community! 💙

We're incredibly proud of our history, including being the organization that started the very first club. That spirit of youth empowerment has always been at the heart of what we do.

That's why we're bringing back Youth and Government—a program that helps young people discover their leadership potential, engage with their community, and build skills that last a lifetime.

Here's to 70 more years of inspiring the next generation! 🎉

10/29/2026

As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we're reflecting on the incredible generosity that helped shape our Y. Jim Ross's donation in 1976 opened doors for our community and laid a foundation of giving that continues to strengthen SLO County today. His legacy reminds us that when we come together, we create opportunities that last for generations. 💙 What's your favorite YMCA memory? Share it with us in the comments!

10/23/2026

🎉 Join us in congratulating Jonny for earning this month's Cause Driven Leader Award! 🎉

Jonny brings incredible energy and heart to everything he does—whether he's working with members in the gym, leading sports camps, or simply being the kind of person who makes our Y community stronger every single day.

If you see Jonny around the facility, be sure to tell him congratulations! We're so grateful to have him as part of our YMCA family.

10/23/2026

🎃 Trunk or Treat is BACK! 🎃

Join us for a free, family-friendly evening of Halloween fun at the SLO Y! We're bringing you trick or treating, a food truck, face painting, activities, and so much more.

Wednesday, October 28th
5:30pm-7:30pm
SLO Y Parking Lot

Want to host a trunk and help make this night extra special for our youth? Sign up and be part of the magic! It's going to be a spooktacular time! 👻🍬

Address

1020 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 9pm
Thursday	5:30am - 9pm
Friday	5:30am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+18055438235

Website

http://www.sloymca.org/

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