Belle Chasse YMCA

06/18/2026

Facility update regarding Tropical Storm Arthur’s impact on the area!

06/17/2026

Due to the forecasted weather associated with Tropical Storm Arthur, our Pool Day Fun Day Movie Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 25th!!

Join us from 8:00-9:30 PM for a showing of 47 Meters Down! Join us… if you dare! 🦈

06/17/2026

Vanessa and Zach are so ready to be back with the Belle Chasse YMCA Leaders Club at Blue Ridge Leaders' School next month!!

Blue Ridge Strong!!!

Zach and Vanessa are celebrating at the Belle Chasse YMCA!

06/17/2026

Update from the Belle Chasse YMCA regarding upcoming weather!

06/16/2026

POOL UPDATE ⛈️

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

SUMMER HOLIDAY HOURS 🇺🇸

Please take note of our adjusted facility hours surrounding Juneteenth and July 4th!

06/15/2026

Pool Day Fun Days continues THIS THURSDAY with a Movie Night at the Pool!

We’ve made a movie change! Instead of Jaws, we’ll be showing 47 Meters Down from 8:00-9:30 PM! 😱

Grab your swimsuit, float around, and enjoy a shark-filled night under the stars!! This movie is rated PG-13, so please keep that in mind before attending! Join us… if you dare! 🦈

06/15/2026

u + me = ❤ forever 🫶


Which of these is your favorite?

06/14/2026

One of our favorite parts of Summer Camp is FIELD TRIPS!!!

We’re excited to be back exploring, learning, and making memories all across the New Orleans area on Thursdays. From the Museum of Illusions, to a swamp tour, to Luv 2 Play, our campers have already had an amazing summer!! There’s plenty more fun to come!! 🫶☀️

05/12/2026

May is Water Safety Month—a reminder that water safety skills can save lives. 💧

Drowning is preventable, and it starts with awareness, preparation, and access to swim lessons. The YMCA's Swimming and Safety Around Water Program gives children the skills and confidence they need to stay safe in and around water.

Help keep your family safe — scan the QR code to find out more.

05/06/2026

💙 THANK YOU! We are truly grateful for your support, your belief in our mission, and your commitment to strengthening our community.

Because of your incredible generosity this , the YMCA of Greater New Orleans can continue making a meaningful impact in our community. Every dollar you gave helps us provide life-changing programs and opportunities for people of all ages.

05/05/2026

💙 It’s GiveNOLA Day! 💙

Every GiveNOLA Day dollar donated to the YMCA of Greater New Orleans stays local to make a difference!

When you give, you’re helping power programs like:
🏊‍♂️ Swim lessons that teach life-saving skills
🏀 Youth sports that build confidence and teamwork
📚 Afterschool programs that support academic success
🏕️ Summer camps that keep kids active and engaged
❤️ Health & wellness programs that improve lives for all ages

No gift is too small—every dollar is appreciated and goes directly toward making a lasting impact right here in our community.

👉 Donate today and be part of something bigger!

05/04/2026

Did you know that the YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization? Your gift on GiveNOLA Day helps us provide life-changing programs for people of all ages and abilities such as safety around water and swimming lessons, free adult literacy, leadership training for teens, educational seminars for seniors and so much more!

Please consider making your gift today through midnight on May 5th by scanning the QR code or visit givenola.org/organization/ymca-of-greater-new-orleans

04/28/2026

Early giving for GiveNOLA Day is officially OPEN! 🎉
Why wait until May5th? You can make your gift any time starting today through May 5th at midnight.

When you support the YMCA of Greater New Orleans, you’re investing in a non-profit that provides critical programs for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility—ensuring individuals and families across our community have the resources they need to thrive.

Make your impact early and be part of something bigger. 💙
Donate now at givenola.org/organization/ymca-of-greater-new-orleans

04/09/2026

We had an amazing time at our Annual Meeting luncheon on Tuesday, April 7 at Ralph’s on the Park! 🌿✨ Beautiful weather, gorgeous views of the oaks in City Park, and even better company made it a day to remember.

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us—our Board of Trustees, Branch Advisory Board, YMCA leadership, special guests, and our newest board members and officers. We’re so grateful for each of you!

We also loved celebrating this year’s YMCA award winners:
💛 Julie Nosser, our C. Allen Favrot Humanitarian of the Year
💛 Three incredible Ignation Volunteer Corps (IVC) volunteers, honored as Mildred Wild Volunteers of the Year for their work with our YMCA Education Services Program

Thank you again to everyone who attended and continues to support our work in the community. We are inspired by each of you!

01/22/2026

When it comes to value, there’s no place like the Y.
An affordable YMCA membership gives you a gym and SO MUCH MORE, all in one place.
• Free child watch while you work-out.
• Discounts on kids programs like after-school care, summer and holiday camps, youth sports, swimming lessons, teen leadership club and character development programs.
• The latest in fitness equipment, a variety of group exercise classes, and aquatics programs for all ages.
• A community that supports your fitness goals and well-being.
For more information visit our website: ymcaneworleans.org/main/membership-benefits-and-rates/

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and service to others. This day reminds us that everyone has a role to play in building stronger, more inclusive communities—values at the heart of the YMCA. Let’s continue to lead with compassion, courage, and a commitment to positive change. ❤️

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the Y! ✨
As we step into a new year, we’re wishing our members and our entire community a year filled with health, hope, and connection. May this be a year of showing up for yourself and supporting one another. 💙

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at the YMCA! ✨🎄

To our members, families, and friends—thank you for being part of our Y community. May your holiday be filled with joy, peace, and time together, and may the spirit of caring and connection continue into the new year. ❤️