Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – For many families, summer just is not the same without day camp – spending time with friends on the water, participating in outdoors activities, and field trips are all part of a summer well spent. But for families of special needs youth, these camps are virtually non-existent or, those […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – For Brett Packer, the YMCA has always been more than a place to play—it’s been a second home, a leadership incubator, and a place where generations of his family have found connection, purpose, and belonging. His story began in 1970, as a boy running drills on the football fields […]
From left, diver Chris Golden, diver Jason Harris, District Executive Director Harold Young of JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, dive team leader Mike Hamilton, diver Kerry Krueger, and diver Bobby Gladu. Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – Raised on the salty shores of Corpus Christi, Bobby Gladu began scuba diving at age 13 and has […]
Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Summer is an exciting time – kids get a break from school but still need, and want, time with friends and engaging activities. As summer arrives, parents look for the best opportunities to keep kids interested, active, all while learning something in the process. J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall […]
Stacey has served on the Rockwall Y’s board of managers for two years ROCKWALL, TX (April 21, 2025) – HomeBank Texas is excited to announce that HBTX Chief Lending Officer Eric Stacey has been named Volunteer of the Year for the J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. While thousands of volunteers support the YMCA’s diverse programs […]
13th annual event at Dodie’s Cajun Diner benefits J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Angel Camp for kids with special needs Rockwall, TX (March 31, 2025) – Get ready to pinch, peel, and party for a purpose! Dodie’s in Rockwall is gearing up for their annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Hundreds of community members turned out for a day long exciting carnival at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA – a fun time for a great cause! Y Day of Giving (YDOG) began early as days usually do at the Y – with friends gathered to welcome each other, participate in, and […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – Each year, JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a catered breakfast exclusively for area educators as they prepare for a new school year. The Teachers Prayer Breakfast is a time of celebration to honor those who devote their time and careers to the future. This year’s Teachers Prayer Breakfast […]
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 22, 2024) – Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the 2024 Annual College Scholarship program. Selections for scholarships are based on college entrance scores, high school grades, maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, […]
Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]