2. Historical Background
• Seattle pioneers Dexter Horton, Rolland Denny and Catherine
Maynard began meeting regularly to discuss strengthening their
rapidly growing community, especially for the young.
• On August 7, 1876, they formally established the YMCA of Greater
Seattle.
• Matt Griffin YMCA was established October 2009, formerly known as
Highline YMCA.
3. What our goals mean:
For Youth Development
• Kids = child care, summer camps, educational
programs, and opportunity to enhance basic
social skills and English language.
• Teens = sports, academic enrichment,
leadership training and volunteering.
• Young adults = post-secondary education goals
and exploring career options through
internships and training.
Day Camp:
preschool-
12th grade
Teen
Leadership
Development
College
Exploration
Overnight
4. For Healthy Living
• Offer a variety of group exercise classes, state-of-the-art equipment, nutrition
consultations and guidance from trained lifestyle coaches to improve health and
well-being.
• Build healthy lifestyles through Family Fun programs and other recreational
activities and events.
• Members at risk of chronic diseases and conditions like diabetes and obesity have
guidance & support to establish healthy behavior through
evidence-based and Active-Older-Adults (AOA) programs.
Family
Night
Arts & Crafts
Zumba Pilates
5. For Social Responsibility
• Offer financial assistance.
• Hundred of volunteer opportunities with the Y: coaching, fundraising, teaching and
more.
• Meal programs reduce food insecurity throughout the year, free meals and snacks in
the Y programs ensure kids don’t go hungry.
• Free community library where you can donate, borrow or keep books, DVD’s, etc.
• Togetherhood.
Summer Food Service Program
6. Health & Well-Being Programs
Free to Members:
Blood Pressure Program:
Participants will work with trained
Heathy Heart Ambassadors for the
duration of the four-month program.
Creating Lasting Change: Lose to
Win Learn sustainable ways to eat
healthier, move more and lose
weight.
Group Exercise Classes: Choose from
over 70 classes that are free and
included in your membership.
Personal Wellness Plan: Meet one-
on-one with a Personal Trainer for
an hour to discuss your specific
goals, whether it is weight loss,
exercise performance or overall
improved wellness.
Youth Fitness Orientation: Members
ages 10-13 receive an introduction
on the proper use of cardio and
weight equipment.
Fee Based Trainings:
Diabetes Prevention Program: Help with
weekly workouts and nutrition. Meet
with a trainer as a group 3 days per week
and receive customized workouts for the
other days. Plus receive nutrition
guidance.
Individual & Partner Training: Get help
from a certified Y trainer who will set up,
monitor and modify your exercise
program to meet your individual needs.
Sessions are one hour long, train with a
friend or a small group and receive a
discount.
Small Group Training: Small Group
Training is done in groups of 3-5 people;
class types include: TRX & Gravity.
7. Celebrate Birthday Parties
Big Splash Pool Party Bounce House Party
Adventure Zone Party
Obstacle Course PartyRock Wall Party
Facility members: $135
Community members: $170
Facility members: $185
Community members: $215
Facility members: $135
Community members: $170
Facility members: $170
Community members: $200
Facility members: $185
Community members: $215
8. Parents Night Out
Feel confident knowing your child is happy, safe and entertained at the Y
while you enjoy a few hours of “me” time. Kids will enjoy climbing the
rock wall, swimming, bouncing in a bounce house, games, gym time,
crafts and more!
Upcoming dates:
August 20th
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Ages 3 months – 2 years (must bring own dinner) & Ages 3 – 12 years
(dinner provided)
Must register online or with Member Services 48 hours before event.
9. Aquatics
Learn to swim at the Y!
• Swimmers ages 6 months and up can choose from weekday evenings (twice per week) or Saturday
mornings (once per week).
• There is a maximum of 5 students per instructor for all preschool and youth group lessons except the Fish
and Flying Fish levels (limit of 6 swimmers)
• Maximum for parent - child and adult lessons is 10 students.
• Parents are not permitted in the water during swim lessons (except parent/child classes)
Private Swim Lessons
Private Lessons are available Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Private Lesson & Semi-Private: 4 weeks or 6 week sessions.
10. Leadership Team
JD Hill
Branch Executive
jdhill@seattleymca.org
206.787.1185
Melissa Thomas
Administrative Director
mthomas@seattleymca.org
206.787.1182
Estrada Colon
Director of Member Experience
ecolon@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880
Vic Jeffreys
Facility Maintenance Dir.
vjeffreys@seattleymca.org
208.432.3918
Lyssa Tui,
Asst. Membership Director
mtui@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880
Nancy Vu, Edu. Specialist
Early Learning
nancyvu@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880 ext. 6406
Trista Helvey
Dir., Health & Wellness
thelvey@seattleymca.org
206.787.1179
Nick Montgomery,
Aquatics Director
nmontgomery@seattleymca.org
206.787.1183
Carlie Stuart
Assistant Aquatics Director
cstuart@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880 ext. 6409
Sean Goode
Youth & Family Programs Dir.
sgoode@seattleymca.org
206.787.1181
Deandra Jackson,
Family & Youth Engagement Dir.
deandrajackson@seattleymca.org
206.787.1184
Chris Dunford
Leadership Development Director
cdunford@seattleymca.org
206.787.1180
Emelito Bravo
Leadership Dev. Coord.
ebravo@seattleymca.org
206.787.1177
Kimberly Walker
Prgm Dir. REACH (Tukwila Sch)
kwalker@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880 ext. 6405
Reeni Nair
Asst. Dir., Health & Wellness
anair@seattleymca.org
206.244.5880 ext. 1178
