Southeast Ventura County YMCA

YMCA Child Care staff decorate their car trunks with fun themes and pass out candy. The event is free and open to the public.

The funds raised from the evening support YMCA programs. Last year, the gala raised over $600,000.

The program is designed to reduce the achievement gap that often occurs over summer break.

Group and private lessons are available for members and non-members.

The funds will be used to ensure local YMCA programs and memberships are available to those in financial need and to enhance YMCA programs.

Founder of Safe Passage Youth Foundation Tim Hagel is the keynote speaker.

A virtual parent orientation will be held Thursday, May 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The May 4 prayer breakfast will include speakers, spiritual and community leaders providing invocations and prayers, and live musical performances.

Kids can participate in rock wall climbing, face painting, a boat-building contest, a dunk tank and arts and crafts.

Its goal is to raise $200,000 by March 22 so the Y can continue to offer its programs to those in need.