The YMCA will be open for the summer! The YMCA of Greater Houston which includes The Woodlands Family YMCA will reopen a limited number of facilities for fitness-related services beginning June 1 as part of the organization’s phased opening approach.The Y will release additional details the week of May 18 regarding locations, amenities and youth programs, including summer camps, that will reopen in phase one. Additionally, the company will share more information about their phased approach, enhanced safety measures based on any updated guidelines and an estimated timeline for further reopening announcements.
In the meantime, all members and the community are encouraged to stay connected and engaged through the virtual YMCA platform that offers exercise classes, activities for kids and families, and opportunities for connection.
The YMCA continues to provide critical services in the community with weekly food distributions, child care for essential personnel and social services for senior citizens. As of May 14, the YMCA distributed almost 3 million lbs. of food, serving 285,000 individuals, and cared for more than 600 children at 19 sites designed for child care for essential personnel. The Y had served over 12,000 seniors through wellness checks, comfort card deliveries and meals on wheels services. As the Y continues to update its virtual platform with new content, more than 167,100 individuals have accessed the resource.
Ongoing updates about reopening plans can be found on the YMCA of Greater Houston website www.ymcahouston.org, Facebook @YMCAHouston and Instagram @YMCAHouston.
