Newport County YMCA

Due to the rain, Child Watch will be closed today. With close to 400 children indoors for camp today, we need to utilize the space to accommodate our campers.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We will resume our regular Child Watch hours tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Fall is just around the corner!

As families start making plans for the new school year, don’t forget to plan for the hours before and after the school day, too!

The Y offers Out of School Time (OST) programs right at local schools, providing a safe, supportive, and fun place for children to learn, grow, connect with friends, and stay active while parents and caregivers are at work.

From homework help and enrichment activities to play, friendship, and plenty of fun, OST helps make the transition back to school a little easier for the whole family.

Plan ahead for fall and see what OST options are available at your local Y!

Monday Memories!
Summer LifeSkills had an amazing week! From field trips to Kings Park, Morton Park & Brenton Park to swimming, drumming, yoga, boxing, and lemonade stands—we kept the fun going!
A big thank-you to Mr. Graeme for music enrichment and the McNeil Children’s Institute for inspiring sensory exploration!

💙 Jamila’s Aquatic Success Story! 🏊‍♀️

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone! After months of patience, practice, trust-building, and determination, Jamila jumped into the deep end—all by herself! 🎉

Jamila began as one of our most nervous swimmers, needing lots of reassurance and time to feel safe in the water. Her journey helped reinforce why we created our New/Nervous (Y1/P1) level—a gentler approach that gives children the time, trust, and confidence they need before expecting skills.

Through months of small victories, tears, laughter, and lots of practice, Jamila learned that she could challenge herself at her own pace. This summer, she joined our new Daily Swim Lessons program, where she began relaxing, playing, making friends, and truly enjoying the water.

And then came the big moment: the deep-end jump! 💦🙌

After another session of Daily Lessons, we’re thrilled to share that Jamila has officially advanced to Y3 Advanced Beginner for the fall!

Her story is a beautiful reminder that progress doesn't always happen quickly—but with patience, consistency, trust, supportive families, and the right approach, amazing things can happen.

We are SO proud of you, Jamila! Keep swimming, keep practicing, and keep being brave! 💙🏊‍♀️👏
Sometimes the biggest victories start with simply learning that the water is a safe place to be.

Three of our TAN teachers are expecting babies this year! 💕👶👶👶

What a special season it has been watching these three wonderful teachers navigate pregnancy alongside all the joy, laughter, and busy days of summer. We are so excited to celebrate this sweet season with them and can’t wait to welcome three new little members to the TAN family! 🍼💗

Congratulations to our Becky, Mercedes, Kellen and their growing families! We are sending you all so much love as you prepare for this next beautiful chapter. ✨

There’s Still Time to Enjoy Our Wellness Month Bonus!
Sign up for an ongoing membership during August and receive one complimentary New Member Benefit to help you get started at the Y!
Choose from:
💪 InBody 380 Body Composition Assessment
⛳ 60-Minute Golf Simulator Session
🏸 60-Minute Squash Court Reservation - equipment included!
Joining us in person? Your complimentary benefit will be provided at the time of your completed registration.
Joining online? No problem! Your complimentary benefit will be provided when you make your first visit to our facility.
Don’t miss this special August bonus - we can’t wait to welcome you to the Y!

www.newportymca.org

Child Watch will close at 11am today. We will reopen again tomorrow at 8am. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Applications Are Now Open for the Fall Session of RhodySquash!

Looking for a fun, active after-school enrichment program for your child? RhodySquash is now accepting applications for our fall session!

Our program gives children the opportunity to learn and develop squash skills in a fun, supportive environment while building confidence, coordination, fitness, and friendships along the way.

Whether your child is new to squash or already loves the game, we’d love to have them join us this fall!

Develop squash skills and stay active
📚 Receive tutoring and academic support
🤝 Build confidence through mentoring
🌱 Participate in community service activities
💪 Develop teamwork, leadership, and life skills
❤️ Make friends and become part of a supportive community

Space is limited, so apply today and get your child on the court this fall! Contact: [email protected]

🍂 Fall Squash Registration Is Open!

Get ready for a great season on the squash courts! We have programs for all ages and experience levels:

🌱 Squash Sprouts — Ages 4–7
🎾 Beginners to Winners — 1st grade & up
🏆 Junior Clinics, Leagues & Ladders — Build skills, compete, and have fun
💪 Ladies Club — Morning sessions for women of all levels.

Whether your child is picking up a racquet for the first time or looking to take their game to the next level, there’s a place for everyone.
Fall registration is OPEN!

https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2117/ProgramsV2/Home.mvc

Come join the fun, get active, and make new friends on the court!

Monday Memories at LifeSkills!

We’re looking back at a few special moments from last week!

We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful community partners, McNeill Children’s Institute and Sail to Prevail, for helping make our program even more meaningful and memorable.

McNeill Children’s Institute is bringing us weekly guided sensory exploration sessions. During our first session, we had a great time getting to know one another through fun icebreakers. We can’t wait to see where this experience takes us!

Sail to Prevail gave us the opportunity to experience Newport Harbor from a whole new perspective. We were especially inspired by the incredible volunteers who work to make the joy of sailing accessible to everyone.

These experiences are about so much more than getting out into the community—they’re about connection, exploration, inclusion, and creating lasting memories.

A huge thank you to both of our partners for helping make these unforgettable experiences possible!



https://mcneillchildrensinstitute.com/
https://sailtoprevail.org/