West Chester Area YMCA

Waterpark Facility Update for Wednesday July 15th:
Due to the heat advisory for 7/15/26, at the top of each hour we will be clearing the pool for 10 minutes for the guards to be able to jump in, rehydrate and have time to cool off. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep our staff safe!

Don't forget to HYDRATE!

🎉 Please help us give a warm (and slightly overdue!) welcome to Heather Evans, our Family Programs Director!

Heather has officially completed her first month with us, and we couldn't be more excited to have her as part of the West Chester Area YMCA family.

Heather oversees our Child Watch, Arts & Humanities, and Sports Programs, helping create opportunities for children and families to learn, play, grow, and connect every day.

Over the past month, she's already jumped in with enthusiasm, built relationships with our members and staff, and brought great energy to our team. We can't wait to see the positive impact she'll continue to make in our Y community.

If you see Heather around the branch, be sure to say hello and give her a warm YMCA welcome! 💙💚

🎉 We are SO close! 🎉

Because of the incredible generosity of our members, staff, volunteers, and community, we're now just $13,627.40 away from reaching our 2026 Annual Campaign goal!

Every dollar you give helps make sure a child can learn to swim, a family can access child care, a teen has a safe place to belong, and a neighbor can improve their health—regardless of their ability to pay.

💙 Let's finish this together!

Help us cross the finish line by THIS FRIDAY! Every gift—large or small—brings us one step closer to ensuring everyone in our community has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

👉 Donate today: ymcagbw.org/donate
✅ Be sure to select West Chester Area YMCA

Let's show what our community can accomplish when we come together.

We've got this! 💙💚

🚛💪 FIT TRUK TEEN BOOTCAMP IS HERE! 💪🚛

Ready to get stronger, build confidence, and have fun this summer? Join our Fit Truk Teen Bootcamp, where teens will challenge themselves with exciting workouts in a supportive environment.

✅ Build Strength
✅ Improve Endurance
✅ Boost Confidence
✅ Make New Friends

Strong Bodies. Strong Minds. Strong Futures.

Spots are limited—register today and help your teen discover what they're capable of!

Mondays and Thursdays -July 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th. 7-8am. Ages 12 - 18.

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcagreaterbrandywine/activity/search/detail/168411?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

They Y Facility will be open for regular scheduled hours.

Final Days to Support Our Annual Campaign
Invest in Water Safety in Chester County

Water safety is more than a skill - it's an investment in community health.

Through swim lessons and water safety education, the Y helps people of all ages gain the confidence and knowledge they need to stay safe, active, and healthy. Thanks to the support of our donors, we are able to make water safety accessible to all in our community.

🎥WATCH: Water Safety In Action https://hubs.la/Q04nYqz60
💝 GIVE: Invest in Water Safety https://hubs.la/Q04nXT7m0

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💜 We're getting closer... because of YOU.

Every dollar raised through the YMCA Annual Campaign is more than a donation—it's an opportunity.

It's a child who learns to swim and gains confidence around the water.
It's a family who can afford child care while they work.
It's a teen who finds a safe place to belong.
It's an older adult who finds friendship, purpose, and better health.
It's someone walking through our doors knowing they are welcomed, valued, and never turned away because of financial hardship.

Today, we're down to just $15,882.30 left to reach our goal. That's not just a number, it's the difference between saying "yes" to more families who need us and having to say "not yet."

If the Y has ever made a difference in your life or in the life of someone you love this is your chance to help create that same impact for someone else.

💙 Please consider making a gift today.
👉 Visit ymcagbw.org/donate
✅ Select West Chester Area YMCA

Together, we're not just reaching a fundraising goal,we're strengthening our community, one life at a time.

For a better us. 💙

July is Disability Pride Month! At the YMCA, we are FOR ALL.

This month, we celebrate the strengths, talents, perspectives, and contributions of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month is a reminder that inclusion isn't about making room for someone it's about recognizing that our communities are stronger because of our differences.

At the West Chester Area YMCA, we are proud to be an ALLY. We are committed to creating welcoming spaces where every member feels valued, respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

To our members, staff, volunteers, and families with disabilities: thank you for being an essential part of our Y community. Together, we're building a place where everyone can connect, grow, and belong.

💙 Everyone is welcome. Everyone is valued. Everyone belongs.