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
Spring Into Fitness
Kickstart your summer fitness goals! Join us in our Wellness Bingo challenge from April 1-30, and complete 5 challenges in a row to be entered into a drawing to win a free month of membership and some YMCA gear. Challenges include activities such as doing a cardio workout, taking a group exercise class, doing an outdoor activity, doing a strength workout and more!
How to play:
- Grab a Bingo card from the Wellness Center or our Wellness Staff
- Complete 5 challenges in a row to earn Bingo
- Once you have Bingo, turn your card in to a YMCA staff member to be entered into the drawing
Popular Family Activities
Parents Night Out
Fun Times For All • 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
Gymnastics Date Night
Flipping Out • May 18 • Third Saturday of each month
We treat your child to an hour of sports play and two hours of open gym time while you go out! Enrollment is limited.
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.
Flick 'N' Float: Finding Dory
Come Float With Us • May 31 • 7:00-8:45 pm
Come float with us as we explore the deep blue see to help Dory find her family! Families are welcome to bring chairs and blankets, as well as clear floaties for the pool.
Activities for Children
Poway Unified Spring Break Camp
Best Camp Ever! • April 15-19
Our week-long camps are exciting ways to spend a school break! We include lots of action-packed trips and activities that keep your children engaged and happy, like STEM activities, arts & crafts, sports & games, songs, character building, and global education.
Warrior Spirit Karate
Martial Arts Lessons • Mulitple days and times available • Ages 7+
Warrior Spirit Karate uses the samurai philosophy to support and teach. Students earn stripes and begin learning the five basic blocks and stances.
Gymnastics Specialty Workshop
Flipping Out • May 11 • Ages 5-16
If you would like your child to receive one on one training with a specific coach at a specific time, you are welcome to schedule a private lesson. Private lessons can be scheduled for thirty minutes or one hour. Children will get personalized attention to work on specific skills.
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.
Did you know that our Gymventures 1/2 classes are free for members?! This parent-child class is a fun introduction to gymnastics for your little one and great for motor skill development.
Spring Youth Sports Classes & Leagues
Get in the Game! • Begins in April
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!
Co-ed Youth Sports Leagues
Sign up for co-ed soccer or basketball! 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. There's a mandatory skills assessment on April 13 for both leagues.
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 spring! 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
Hiking Club
Enjoying Nature • April 27
We believe in healthy lifestyle activities that bring people together with shared athletic and recreational interests! Join us for a group hike on one of our local natural trails, Del Dios Gorge Trail. Please come prepared with plenty of water and snacks, layered clothing, good footwear and sun protection. Please email [email protected] to be added to the hiker email list for reminders on upcoming hikes! Pre-registration is required.
First Aid & CPR/AED Classes
Learning Life-Saving Skills • April 20
Rancho Family YMCA offers First Aid and CPR/Aed Classes to the public! The cost for members and participants is $25 and the class maximum is 10. Age requirement is 16 or older. First Aid Training from 12:15-3:30pm and CPR Certification from 4:00-7:00pm. Register at the Welcome Center!
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Let's Dance • Beginner and Intermediate
Have fun learning favorites such as Salsa, Swing, and Cha Cha as well as ballroom classics including the Waltz, Rhumba, Fox Trot, and Tango. This class is taught by a competitive ballroom dancer. Singles and Couples welcome! Ballroom Dancing class is offered monthly.
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.
PQ Certified Farmers Market
Shop Local • Ongoing • Saturdays • 9:00 am-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.
Y's Active Adults (50+)
Ongoing Y Active Adult Activities
Arthritis Plus
9:45 am-10:30 am, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
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
Healthy Kids Day
Awakening Imagination • April 27 • 10:00am-12:00pm
The Y is here to awaken imaginations, provide new activities and teach healthy habits! Join us on April 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for Healthy Kids Day, the Y's national initiative to promote active minds and healthy bodies! Come and see what we've got planned to support your family's health and well-being this summer and all year long.
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!