Superheroes spotted in Rockwall!

Superheroes spotted in Rockwall!

Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was the recent location of a special superhero camp. The heroes were part of Angel Camp, designed for children with intellectual disabilities. Angel Camp is a place where everyone can have the kinds of childhood experiences that all children, and their parents, dream of. […]

DFW swim teams show impressive results at Annual YMCA Lone Star Swim Meet

DFW swim teams show impressive results at Annual YMCA Lone Star Swim Meet

Dallas, TX (July 31, 2024) – YMCAs throughout the state of Texas recently took to the pool for the annual Lone Star 2024 swim meet. Held July 18-21 in Lewisville, the Lone Star State contest hosted seventeen teams from across the state in a vigorous competition. With swimmers ranging in age broken down by division, […]

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]

Registration for 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot now open

Registration for 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot now open

Dallas, TX (June 3, 2024) – Registration opened Saturday June 1st, for the 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health.  The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, […]

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

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, […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon set for Aug. 4

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon set for Aug. 4

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club will host its annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike […]

Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for July 31

Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for July 31

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast festivities include a keynote presentation by Coach Rodney Webb, Head Football Coach and Campus Athletics Coordinator at Rockwall-Heath High School, prize drawings, and messages from civic and community leaders. An open […]

Rockwall’s Emily Spivey named JER Chilton YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Rockwall’s Emily Spivey named JER Chilton YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas recently honored local volunteers for their service to the YMCA organization and larger communities they serve. The YMCA, a volunteer-led organization driven by members, volunteers, staff, and the community, are especially appreciative of those who dedicate many thousands of hours each year towards the […]

Rockwall volunteer receives highest honors at Metropolitan Dallas YMCA’s Annual Celebration

Rockwall volunteer receives highest honors at Metropolitan Dallas YMCA’s Annual Celebration

From left: Bruce Klingman (2022 Storey awardee),YMCA Dallas CEO Curt Hazelbaker, Brett Packer of Rockwall, and former board chair Felix Lozano III More than two dozen North Texans recognized for time and service DALLAS, TX (April 19, 2024) The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2024 Annual Celebration on Thursday to recognize volunteers who have […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon: A test of endurance and community spirit

Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon: A test of endurance and community spirit

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, […]