Santa Barbara Family YMCA

08/21/2026

Have you ever heard of St. George Youth Center?

08/20/2026

We're excited to share that Santa Barbara Family YMCA has been nominated for Best Health Club in The Santa Barbara Independent's Best of Santa Barbara® 2026 Readers' Poll under the Sporting Life category! Thank you for helping us continue to strengthen our community through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.

Your support means everything to us. If the Y has made a positive impact on your health, wellness, or family, we'd be honored to have your vote.

Voting is open July 30 – August 26, 2026

Category: Sporting Life → Best Health Club

Vote for Santa Barbara Family YMCA and help us bring home the title of Best Health Club!
Here is the link to vote: https://bestof.independent.com/

08/17/2026

🏀 Did you know one of the world's most popular sports began at the YMCA?

Our latest Channel Islands YMCA video takes a fun look back at YMCA history and the impact it continues to have today. Check it out and discover how a simple idea changed sports forever.

08/17/2026

It's back to school season and class is in session... for everyone! 📖🏋️
Learn something new, challenge yourself, and make this school year your best one yet at the YMCA.

08/14/2026

What if it's the best summer?🌊 ☀️

08/05/2026

Our swim instructors are always excited to see their swimmers! Register for swim lessons and make a splash with us. 🦆💙
www.ciymca.org/swim

07/29/2026

Learning the ropes... literally. Happens to the best of us!

07/25/2026

💛 Bright swimsuits are easier to spot in and around the water, adding an extra layer of visibility. This World Drowning Prevention Day, choose bright colors, stay alert, and make every splash a safe one. 🌊🛟

07/21/2026

⛺️🌲 Join the first-ever Campfire Across America Livestream on YMCA 360! Tune in live July 22 at 9am and celebrate the spirit of camp with Ys nationwide. Miss it live? Replays available through July 27. Join the livestream https://ymca360.org/live/83197

YMCA 360 is partnering with YMCA of the USA and the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta to bring the YMCA movement together for the first-ever Campfire Across America Livestream!

From July 20–27, YMCA 360 is opening this up to any Y, anywhere — no YMCA 360 partnership required. Just come celebrate the spirit of camp with Ys and members across the country!

Event Details

· Date: Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 PM ET

· Replays Available: July 22–27

· Where: YMCA 360 Livestream Channel

Get ready to join us — click the link and sign up with any email, and we'll see you at the campfire: https://ymca360.org/live/83197

07/17/2026

Ready for my close up 📸 Just practicing my dramatic pauses for the upcoming Splash Camp documentary. Keeping our campers safe takes serious dedication and teamwork.

Shoutout to our incredible guards making every Splash Camp safe and fun!