(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2019) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (1210 N. Goliad St.) will host a brand new, fully-integrated soccer camp offered by Challenger Sports from June 24th-28th and July 29th-August 2nd. The all new Challenger International Soccer Camp will offer programs for each age and ability level. The camp combines the most […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 4, 2019) Through the most difficult adversity he and his family have ever faced, local resident and business owner Jason Blackford found a big blessing in the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. A couple years ago, while Jason and his wife Jacquelyn were traveling home from Kansas after spending the weekend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) Around 200 triathletes and runners hit the race course at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall early Sunday morning for the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run. Presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as JER Chilton YMCA Recognition Day in Rockwall. The Y provides sports programs for over 2,300 local children annually, including its swimming program which teaches over […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 5, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a free, Father/Child Camp-In Saturday, August 16 through Sunday, August 17. The Camp-In is available to all dads and kids from kindergarten through fourth grade at no charge. Girls and boys will enjoy special bonding time with their dads during the Camp-In inside […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 24, 2014) A Nutrition Carnival will take place on Tuesday, July 29th from 9-11 am at the Rockwall YMCA. The event is sponsored by the Rockwall WIC Office and the YMCA. Activities to take place: Carrot Hop, Lemon Tic-Tac-Toe, Coconut Bowling, Pepper Toss, Apple Toss, Grapefruit Shot Put, Melon Weight Lifting, Potato […]
ROCKWALL (February 25, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA Adventure Guides program is in full swing, after wrapping up a successful Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance at Southfork Ranch, and a Father/Son Bowling Outing last week at Shenaniganz in Rockwall. These are just two of many activities that local dads and their kids are enjoying as Adventure Guides/Princesses. Through outdoor […]
ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) Judge Brian Williams, Rockwall County Court at Law, grew up playing soccer, basketball and baseball at the Y. The lifelong Rockwall resident currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Managers of the JER Chilton YMCA – a very rewarding experience, he says, because he’s seen the Y grow with […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children. 27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall. This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself. We also have a very serious problem with youth […]