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 […]