Shasta County Young Mens Christian Association

Healthy living - the y is a leading community resource for health, exercise, and wellbeing. We bring families and individuals of all ages closer together to be their personal best in spirit, mind and body. Our hospitable and professional staff encourage good health, happiness and stronger connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Our comprehensive facility features two pools, gymnasium, community conference room, four studios child watch computer center, and an outdoor campus. We provide over 100 group classes, and a rich diversity of activities for all. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. The y provides financial assistance to people who would have otherwise been unable to participate due to economic barriers.

Activity is a key ingredient to good health, wellbeing and establishing positive peer relationships. Children need varied opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem, physical development, teamwork skills and to simply have fun. That's why we provide sports, gymnastics, karate, swimming, and open recreation programs for children of all ages as well as families. At the y, everyone plays, with no try-outs the opportunity to learn new skills, try new activities and stay active.