YMCA of El Paso
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Welcome to the

YMCA of El Paso

The YMCA of El Paso strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.


NEWS FROM THE Y


KLAQ BalloonFest

Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, May 26th & May 27th

3 days of hot air balloons filling the El Paso skies, 3 afternoons of concerts and fun in the sun at Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld in Anthony.

Join us at the YMCA, W.C Snow Sports & Family Recreation Center (off of Westside Drive), to view the balloons take flight from the TFCU launch field! Over 30 balloons, including special shapes will be part of this year’s launch. This year’s theme is “Q Party Animals,” and the featured balloon shapes will include Gordo the Monkey, a panda, and a zebra.  The launch takes place at day break (approximately 6:00am) and is free for all to attend. Food vendors will be available for you and your family to enjoy breakfast during the launch.

Take the ride of a lifetime aboard the YMCA’s hot air balloon during the 2013 KLAQ BALLOONFEST to be launched at the YMCA’s Snow Sports Complex.  CLICK HERE for more information.


Youth Activities


The YMCA is dedicated to providing quality youth programs which has an overall goal of providing quality care in a safe, healthy, and fun atmosphere. Many activities are offered at each site for your child to participate.  Please click her for more information.


Youth Sports







The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. The benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out


LiveStrong at The YMCA


LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. This program fulfills the important need of supporting the increasing number of cancer survivors who find themselves in the transitional period between completing their cancer treatment and the shift to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to attempt to return to their normal life or their "new normal". The program is conducted outside of medical facilities to emphasize that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is about health, not disease.


The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.