Georgetown Edition | January 2025

BY ANNA MANESS

YMCA of Central Texas leaders focus on families For over 40 years, the YMCA of Central Texas has provided communities with family-oriented programs through its seven locations that span from Burnet to College Station. Over the next couple years, the organization plans to continue growing by adding a new George- town facility in 2026. The big picture The YMCA of Central Texas oers 10 dierent membership levels to t the various needs of youth, young adults, families, couples and seniors. Je Andresen, president and CEO of the YMCA of Central Texas, said he’s proud the Y is a place all ages can feel welcome. “The YMCA is truly a family place,” Andresen said. “We truly serve those young families that need a place where mom and dad can pursue their health and wellness while our sta teams take care of their children and get their kids involved in programs.” On top of children and family camps, the YMCA oers youth programs, which help foster leader- ship, teamwork, and communication skills. Some of the programs include dance and gymnastics, esports, outdoor education, art, martial arts, and Lego and robotics classes. The organization also provides group exercise classes, personal training, swimming lessons, and youth and adult sports, according to its website. A long time coming The YMCA of Central Texas and the city of Georgetown are collaborating to deliver a new YMCA facility in northwest Georgetown in late

The YMCA of Central Texas and the city of Georgetown expect to add a new YMCA facility in northwest Georgetown in 2026. The building’s ocial name is undecided.

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2026, Andresen said. While the Georgetown Family YMCA storefront has oered childcare since 2017, the new building will be the city’s rst fully-equipped facility, Andresen said. Ocials conducted market research to determine what Georgetown households look for in recreational facilities, he said. Zooming in In December, the CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock held the 10th annual Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things—one of the Y’s biggest events, said Cathleen Phelps, Georgetown Family YMCA executive director. The free event allowed families across the Austin area to enjoy 90,000 pounds of snow and winter activities, she said. “Getting to bring events like that to families who would otherwise not have an opportunity to experience something like that is what we strive to do,” Phelps said. “We always say where there is a need, we try to meet that need.”

The CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock has an indoor kids play town, which includes miniature businesses.

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Many Central Texas YMCA facilities include indoor pools, with areas to play and swim laps.

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