Sonoma County Family YMCA Youth Programs

Sonoma County Family YMCA Youth Programs include activities such as Indian Guides, summer camp programs, aquatic programs, sports programs, family programs, aerobics, fitness, parent-child programs, childcare programs, and special water-based activities. The programs also offer aquatic programs for challenged and disabled adults and children, youth sports, teen specialty programs, fitness classes, art exploration, youth enrichment, sports, mindfulness practice, guided nutrition programs, and a “Be Your Own Life Coach” session that shares tips and techniques to coach oneself. The YMCA also hosts the FORE Y Kids Golf Tournament as part of its youth-focused offerings.

• Schedule: Facility hours include weekdays from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 6 PM, with additional posted hours for the pool, Membership Center, and Childwatch.

The Sonoma County Family YMCA states that it is an inclusive, charitable organization that focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. It operates as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization supported by volunteers and public and private donors, and it is part of a network that works in 10,000 U.S. communities and more than 120 countries worldwide. The YMCA notes that financial assistance is available, that its campus is smoke-free, and that YMCA360 is a virtual platform offered as a value-added, free benefit for all membership categories.

The Sonoma County Family YMCA reports that it is committed to making reasonable efforts to ensure its facilities, programs, and services are accessible and usable by the people it serves, including those with disabilities, and that it will not discriminate on the basis of disability or impairment or exclude persons with disability or impairment from reasonable access to any facility or from participation in any program or activity. Requests or inquiries about access to facilities, programs, activities, or other special needs may be made by contacting Michelle Head at [email protected] or 707-545-9622 x3120.

The YMCA’s history in Sonoma County includes its founding in 1954, the construction of a program and physical education facility near downtown Santa Rosa in 1972, the addition of a 4,000 square foot Activity Center in 1993, and the addition of a teaching pool in 1995. Between 2003 and 2005, the lobby and Child Watch area were remodeled and expanded, a new 4,700 square foot second-story fitness center was added, locker room areas were enlarged to include Youth & Family areas and a unisex changing room, a new members’ lounge was added, and the natatorium was improved with a new large pool liner.

Last updated June 26, 2026.