https://pressroom.prlog.org/southeastVCYMCA/ About Southeast Ventura County YMCA - With branches in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village and Simi Valley, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA serves the communities of Newbury Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park. https://www.prlog.org/13158882-signups-for-ymca-after-school-child-care-programs-underway-for-2026-27-school-year.html Child care is available on school days, pupil-free days and minimum days.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:03:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13150430-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-seeks-school-supply-donations.html The goal is to fill 230 backpacks with donated items for young scholars participating in the Y's "Find My Genius" summer learning program. The program serves low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:25:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13140005-over-300-teens-and-their-parents-shop-at-prom-closet-at-local-ymcas.html For the past three years, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its branches have partnered with the Simi Valley Soroptimist Club to hold a Prom Closet at both YMCA sites.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:19:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13129051-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-expands-summer-camp-opportunities-registration-open.html All swimming activities are supervised by Red Cross-certified YMCA lifeguards.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:21:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13127178-prom-attire-donations-needed-at-simi-valley-and-yarrow-ymcas.html These items will be available at the YMCA's third annual Prom Closet, where high school students can shop for free prom attire.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:37:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13124064-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-holds-groundbreaking-for-simi-valley-family-ymca-expansion.html Attended by over 150 supporters, the event signaled the start of a transformation slated for completion in 2027.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:29:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13120104-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-served-over-34000-people-provided-439797-in-financial-ad-in-2025.html The YMCA also served 1,265 young scholars in summer and afterschool programs at no cost, achieving an average growth of 1.5 months in literacy and math.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:46:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13116769-simi-valley-family-ymca-and-yarrow-family-ymca-offer-winter-break-camps.html Camp programs include STEAM learning, group games, sports and holiday arts and crafts.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:52:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13111102-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-receives-20000-contribution-from-us-bank.html The funding will be used to fund the YMCA's Find My Genius after-school and summer programs.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:15:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13108785-have-breakfast-with-santa-and-shop-for-christmas-trees-at-simi-valley-family-ymca.html Participants can have their picture taken with Santa and receive a framed photo, and enjoy breakfast and hot cocoa.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:35:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13103668-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-launches-thanksgiving-food-drive-to-serve-300-families.html Each family will receive a box filled with food items such as cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, chicken stock and turkey gravy, plus a $60 Ralph's gift card for a turkey or ham.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:08:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13103065-celebrate-simi-valley-family-ymcas-40th-anniversary-at-alumni-reunion-and-open.html Since first opening its doors a little over 40 years ago, the Simi Valley Family Y has been a second home for generations of families.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:07:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13102402-halloween-fun-at-simi-valley-ymcas-fall-festival-trunk-or-treat-october-18.html The community festival features over 15 fall and Halloween-themed decorated car trunks where YMCA childcare staff pass out candy.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:41:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13097551-ymca-to-teach-all-simi-valley-third-graders-water-safety.html Third graders from all 18 Simi Valley elementary schools will take part.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:36:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094961-learn-about-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-youth-government-programs-at-upcoming-information-meeti.html Youth & Government is an opportunity for high school students to learn how government works.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:17:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094065-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-hosts-11th-annual-on-course-for-cause-golf-classic.html Proceeds from the tournament help support the YMCA's "Find My Genius" program, a free after-school and five-week summer program for low- and moderate-income students.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:08:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13091924-signups-for-ymca-after-school-child-care-programs-underway-for-2025-26-school-year.html Childcare is available on school days, pupil-free days and minimum days.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:57:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13088860-volunteers-fill-650-backpacks-with-donated-school-supplies-at-yarrow-family-ymca.html Donated items included pencils, pencil boxes, 24-packs of crayons, erasers, 3-pocket folders, glue sticks, and hand sanitizers.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:37:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13085496-fireaid-donates-75000-to-california-strong-to-distribute-to-palisades-and-eaton-fire-victims.html The California Strong/SEVC YMCA donation is part of a second distribution phase that focuses on long-term recovery.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:11:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13080302-registration-is-open-for-free-ymca-safety-around-water-classes.html The free, seven-session program provides water safety and basic swimming skills to youth and adults ages 5 and older with little or no water experience.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:42:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078297-valentine-foundation-pledges-500000-to-simi-valley-family-ymca-expansionrenovation.html This donation marks the foundation's second major contribution to the YMCA this year.Thu, 22 May 2025 20:29:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13076572-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-branches-taking-summer-camp-sign-ups.html Camp runs from June 9 to August 7 through the Simi Valley Family YMCA and from June 16 to August 15 through the Yarrow Family YMCA.Tue, 13 May 2025 16:19:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13070059-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-hosts-26th-annual-national-day-of-prayer-breakfast.html The keynote speaker is former Rams All-Pro tackle, Andrew Whitworth.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:56:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13067420-southeast-ventura-county-ymcas-26th-annual-national-day-of-prayer-breakfast-seeks-sponsors.html The breakfast brings the spiritual communities of all faiths together to celebrate fellowship and prayer.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:22:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064616-registration-open-for-ymcas-model-united-nations-middle-schoolers-program.html The program brings students together with their peers from across California to discuss international issues, discover other cultures, develop life-enhancing skills and make new friends.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:47:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13062558-prom-attire-donations-needed-at-simi-and-yarrow-ymcas.html The items needed are dresses, suits, slacks, jackets, shoes, ties, purses and accessories.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:24:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13059686-california-strong-to-distribute-150000-on-february-2-to-palisades-and-eaton-fire-victims.html Affected families receiving the funding went through an application process on California Strong's website.Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:23:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13056702-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-and-california-strong-will-provide-essential-supplies-to-fire-victims.html California Strong, Southeast Ventura County YMCA, in partnership with Proactive Sports Performance, will provide essential supplies to Los Angeles wildfire victimsTue, 14 Jan 2025 17:01:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13053266-southeast-ventura-county-ymcas-california-strong-distributes-152000-to-mountain-fire-victims.html Checks were handed out on December 11 at the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:05:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13051138-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-offers-winter-break-camps.html Before and after camp daycare is included. Hours are 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:00:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13048714-california-strong-accepting-applications-for-financial-assistance-by-those-impacted-by-mountain-fire.html Fire victims can go to www.californiastrong.org and fill out a needs assessment form. The first round of funding is in early December.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:38:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13047758-have-breakfast-with-santa-and-shop-for-christmas-trees-at-simi-valley-family-ymca-december-7.html Proceeds from tree sales go to organizations in the community, underserved families and YMCA programs.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:10:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13046501-simi-valley-family-ymca-forms-new-advisory-board.html The new board will support the mission and goals of the Simi YMCA and the Southeast Ventura County YMCA and function as ambassadors for both.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:49:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13041834-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-60th-anniversargala-raises-402050-to-support-ymca-youth-programs.html The gala looked back on the YMCA's 60 years beginning when Western movie star Joel McCrea and his wife, Frances, donated part of their ranch between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark that would later become the Conejo Valley Family YMCA.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:20:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13039205-halloween-fun-at-simi-valley-ymcas-fall-festival-trunk-or-treat-october-19.html The festival features over 20 fall and Halloween-themed decorated car trunks where YMCA childcare staff pass out candy.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:35:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13036683-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-to-receive-165000-part-of-ballmer-group-donation.html Co-founded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, Ballmer Group funds organizations and leaders that help children, especially those born into poor families, with economic mobility.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:54:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13036007-60th-anniversary-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-gala.html Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:27:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13034373-ymca-adventure-guides-sign-ups-and-bbq-at-conejo-valley-ymca.html Adventure Guides is for parents and their children (ages 5-11).Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:42:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13033981-meetings-for-southeast-ventura-county-ymcas-youth-government-programs.html Kick-off meetings are scheduled for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA's three Youth & Government Model Legislature & Court delegation programs.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:58:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13031132-ymca-find-my-genius-scholars-take-part-in-safety-around-water-program.html "Safety Around Water" provides water safety and basic swimming skills to children ages 5 to 13 with little or no water experience.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:47:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13030084-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-seeks-sponsors-and-auction-items-for-60th-anniversary-gala.html This year, the YMCA will be celebrating its 60th year serving the community.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:31:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13028919-registration-open-for-free-ymca-safety-around-water-classes.html Session dates are from July 29 to August 31 with lessons held during the late afternoon and early evening.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:22:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13027725-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-seeks-school-supply-donations.html Donated items will help stock backpacks of young scholars who take part in the Y's "Find My Genius" program.Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:43:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13025537-be-like-carter-spring-scholarship-winners-announced.html Scholarship winners are selected based on character traits they display on and off the field: work hard, be true, be humble, be kind.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:08:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13021972-ymca-to-host-summer-camp-in-big-bear-taking-sign-ups.html Campers unplug and take part in such activities as kayaking, tubing, archery, rope climbing, hiking, and swimming, with campfires each night.Thu, 23 May 2024 18:26:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13018399-southeast-ventura-county-ymcas-golf-tournament-sold-out-raffle-items-needed.html The raffle typically generates a large portion of the amount raised.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:17:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13016722-southeast-ventura-county-ymcas-25th-annual-national-day-of-prayer-breakfast.html The breakfast brings the spiritual communities of all faiths together to celebrate fellowship and prayer.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:14:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13013751-southeast-ventura-county-ymca-hosts-free-healthy-kids-day.html This community event is designed to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:12:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13011531-be-like-carter-scholarships-awarded.html The scholarships are given out twice a year in memory of Carter Stone, an incoming freshman at Agoura High who passed away in 2022 unexpectedly.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:22:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13008657-ymcas-model-united-nations-for-middle-schoolers-begins-march-6.html The YMCA's Model United Nations for middle schoolers will begin in the Conejo and Simi valleys on March 6.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:06:35 GMT