What's New This Month At Rancho Family YMCA
For Families • For Children • Health and Wellness • Y's Active Adults (50+) • Events and Special Activities
Kickstart Your New Year's Fitness Goals
Let’s get a jump start on your New Year’s fitness resolution! Join us in our 12 Days of Fitness challenge, and complete all 12 fitness challenges for a chance to win a variety of prizes.
How to Play:
- Grab a fitness challenge card from the front desk or fitness center
- Each day you complete a challenge, a Wellness Coach will sign off on your challenge card
- Finish all 12 challenges and submit your challenge card to the front-desk for a chance to a variety of prizes
Popular Family Activities
Parents Night Out
Lessons For Life • Saturdays • 6:00-10:00 pm
Parents, we're here for you! Enjoy a night out every Saturday while your child has a blast at the YMCA! Children will enjoy four hours filled with games,crafts, and a movie! All children must be potty trained.
Learn More About Parents Night Out
Birthday Parties
Let’s Celebrate • Multiple Dates and Times Available
Looking for something fun and easy for your child's next birthday party? Your child and friends will have a blast, learn new skills and playing their favorite sports, gymnastics, or archery.
Activities for Children
School Break Camp
Best Winter Camp Ever! • December 24-28 & January 2-4 • 7:00 am-6:00 pm
The fun doesn’t stop just because school is out! Take your camper over to the YMCA for school break camp. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, science projects, sports and games, global education, and songs & games!
Upcoming Co-Ed Youth Sports Leagues
Let's Play! • Begins January • Ages 4-13
Our sports leagues are designed to work on fundamentals of the sport, teamwork, sportsmanship and fun! Soccer and basketball leagues practice on Saturdays for 45 minutes, and continue with a 45-minute game.
A mandatory skills assessment will be held on January 5, 2019 and January 12, 2019 at Scripps Poway Parkway. Times are listed below:
- 8:30-11:00 am (Soccer Assessment)
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm (Basketball Assessment)
Gymnastics Lessons
Flipping Out • Multiple dates and times available • Ages 6-18
The Y's progressive gymnastics program for girls has been developed by professional coaches to provide a safe and solid foundation for gymnasts of all levels to grow and work on strength, coordination and self-esteem.
Winter Youth Sports Classes
Get in the Game! • Classes being in January
No matter your child's age of interest, we have a fun and engaging program for it that focuses on teamwork, friendly competition, athletics and encouragement.
From preschool sports to youth volleyball clinics, from soccer to recreational basketball leagues, we have a program that can help your kids get in the game, break a sweat and learn something new!
Youth Sports Classes
Ages 6-7, Ages 8-10
Ages 5-7
Pee Wee Sports Classes
Ages 4-5
Ages 3-4
Age 2-3
Ages 3-4
Ongoing Activities for Your Children
Sports • Bring your game to the Y this winter! Browse Sports Activities
Dance • Dancing is a fun and creative workout experience that's fun for all ages! Browse Dance Activities
Pool • We offer lap swim, recreational swim, and aquatics activities. View Pool Schedule
Swim • Swim lessons provide a lifetime of safety and fun in the water. Browse Swim Lessons
Gymnasitcs • Weekly classes for ages 1 and up! Browse Gymnastics Classes
Activities for Health and Wellness
YMCA and Eliel Cycling
The YMCA has partnered with Eliel Cycling to develop unique, premium Y branded cycling apparel! The online store will only be up for a limited time only and will close on January 2, so order your apparel today!
Personal Training
Get Fit • Multiple dates and times available
Our certified personal trainers use their knowledge of current research concepts, methods of sound exercise principles, and state-of-the-art equipment to guide you to your fitness goals. Based on your health and individual needs, our personal trainers will customize and implement a program to fit your goals. No matter your fitness level, nothing can replace the support, challenge, and accountability that come with a trainer onboard your workout.
Essential Oils Workshop
Total Wellness • December 15 • 12:30-2:00 pm
Learn how essential oils can help support your immune system and provide the targeted solutions you need to restore balance and feel your best! For more information, please contact Travis Lerma at [email protected]
PQ Certified Farmers Market
Shop Local • Ongoing • Saturdays • 9:00am-1:00 pm
Enjoy a truly festive atmosphere every Saturday at the PQ Certified Farmers Market. Local produce, artisan goods, and hot food available every week. Located in the YMCA Parking Lot next to the dog park at the corner of Fairgrove Lane and Salmon River Road. Stop by on December 15 for special Holiday Markets!
Y's Active Adults (50+)
Ongoing Y Active Adult Activities
Chair Yoga
12:00-12:30 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Gentle Yoga
7:05 pm-8:15 pm, Wednesdays
Forever Fit
11:00 am-12:00 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Zumba Gold
11:45 am-12:30 pm, Mondays & Wednesdays
More Info on Y Active Adult Programs
Special Events and Activities
Sweet Creations Gingerbread House Decorating
Holiday Fun • December 15 • 1:00-3:00 pm
Fun for the whole family! Join us for gingerbread house making, hot cocoa, and a holiday photo booth! Event is $15 per family. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Holiday Markets at the PQ Certified Farmers Market
Shop Local This Holiday Season • December 15 • 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Looking for alternative options for holiday shopping this year? Stop by the PQ Farmers Market special Holiday Market for unique gifts. Along with regular weekly vendors, specialty vendors will also be on-site for your holiday shopping needs!
Upcoming Holiday Hours
Keeping You Informed • December & January
Please see below for our holiday hours and closures. We thank you for your patience!
- Christmas Eve: Open 5:30 am-2:00 pm
- Christmas: CLOSED
- New Year’s Eve: Open 5:30 am-4:00 pm
- New Year’s Day: Open 7:00 am-4:00 pm
What's happening at a Y near you?
Look at the New for You pages of the YMCA branches near you to see what exciting events you can attend at the Y! Take advantage of your all-access membership and our 18-branch network!
- Toby Wells YMCA (Kearny Mesa)
- Mission Valley YMCA
- Dan McKinney Family YMCA (La Jolla)
- Beach & Bay Family YMCA (Pacific Beach)
- Peninsula Family YMCA (Point Loma)
- Copley-Price Family YMCA (Kensington)
- Jackie Robinson Family YMCA (Southeast San Diego)
Stay in the know. Sign up for text alerts!
Stay up to date with facility updates such as class cancellations, pool closures and adjusted hours. Text RFYMCA to 84483 to sign up for Rancho Family YMCA text alerts.
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Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions or concerns, our membership team is here to help! Call us at (858) 484-8788 during regular business hours or email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you soon!