Rockwall YMCA ‘girlSTRONG’ program empowers girls to be strong in body, mind and spirit

Rockwall YMCA ‘girlSTRONG’ program empowers girls to be strong in body, mind and spirit

This spring, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will seek to help girls become strong in both mind, body and spirit with its girlSTRONG program. The brainchild of Rockwall YMCA Health and Wellness Director Diana Fulton, this empowering program invites girls ages 10-16 to eight weeks of fitness and healthy group discussions designed to build […]

Local Dad Honored as Father of the Year

Local Dad Honored as Father of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2019) Ruben Flores, devoted father of three and member of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, was named 2019 Father of Year during a recent celebration at Dave and Buster’s in Dallas. He was among several Dallas area dads to earn this title from within their respective local community. The YMCA […]

New Partnership Brings YMCA Youth Sports to Heath

New Partnership Brings YMCA Youth Sports to Heath

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 31, 2019) The J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and the City of Heath are excited to announce that they have partnered to bring YMCA’s youth sports programming to Towne Center Park fields. YMCA soccer sign-ups are underway and available through the Rockwall YMCA through Sunday, February 17th for the spring season, […]

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK has something for everyone  (ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) Registration is underway and sponsorships are available for the newest Sprint Triathlon in Rockwall, coming Sunday, June 26 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Milestone Electric and produced by […]

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK has something for everyone  (ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) Registration is underway and sponsorships are available for the newest Sprint Triathlon in Rockwall, coming Sunday, June 26 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Milestone Electric and produced by […]

Rock Wall DAR tours J.E.R. Chilton YMCA

(ROCKWALL, TX -Feb. 8, 2016) The Rock Wall Chapter DAR held its February 6 meeting at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA. The program speakers were Marilyn King and Mary Vervalin (chapter members), and several YMCA staff representatives. The program, “YMCA Programs Information and Tour of Facilities,” raised fitness awareness and the importance of being an active […]

Christian Corneau Fitness Challenge kicks off

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 16, 2015) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall traditionally hosts a memorial 5K each year to pay tribute to Christian Corneau, a 14-year-old Rockwall student who was struck by a car and fatally injured while skateboarding near his home. To grow participation in an already popular event and to help raise […]

JER Chilton YMCA unveils Texas Health Rockwall Community Room

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall celebrated the official naming of the facility’s new community room during a Board of Management meeting Sept. 22. The Texas Health Rockwall Community Room, which was added during the Y’s recent renovations and expansion, is a result of an ongoing partnership between the […]

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers end summer camp with boot scootin’ party

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers end summer camp with boot scootin’ party

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) The kids of JER Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their cowboy best for a rootin’ tootin’ time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp on Friday. Cardboard replicas of John Wayne and other assorted western-themed décor were scattered around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso’s in […]

Lunch & Learn event to address caregiver, aging issues

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a Lunch & Learn event at noon Thursday, June 25. Rebecca Williams from the North Central Texas Counsel on Aging will discuss topics including “Stress Busters for Caregivers,” “A Matter of Balance,” “Diabetes Self-Management,” and “Chronic Disease Self-Management.” Sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun […]