Cameron Family YMCA Kicks Off Remodel With Groundbreaking Event

Santee, CA – Oct. 25, 2018 – The Cameron Family YMCA located in Santee (10123 Riverwalk Dr.) celebrated today during a groundbreaking event to kick-off the remodel of its 15-year-old facility.

This project is part of the YMCA of San Diego County’s vision to serve more people in more communities in an equal way through state-of-the-art facilities, programs and accessibility.

Nearly 50 key community donors, leaders and YMCA supporters joined the celebration, including YMCA leadership, City of Santee Council Member Ronn Hall, Santee City Manager Marlene Best, Santee Community Services Director Bill Maertz, Santee School Board Chair and President of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club Elana Levens-Craig, and more.

The updated facility will have a more modern look and feel that better reflects the neighborhood. The renovated branch will feature:

• An expanded fitness center with brand new equipment and a new functional training area.
• A modern, open concept with 360-degree views throughout the facility.
• Double the group exercise studio space – four total studios and an enlarged boxing studio.
• Expanded Child Watch center with convenient parent access.
• Express program and membership registration kiosks throughout the facility.
• New parent viewing area for gymnastics with floor-to-ceiling glass and tiered seating.
• Air conditioning in the gymnastics center.
• Expanded lobby with new member lounge social area.

For a visual tour, visit: Cameron Capital Project Concept – Video.

The facility will remain open during construction. The timeline and phasing is based on keeping as much of the current campus open as possible to minimize the impact on members. The completion of the project and grand reopening is expected by Summer 2019.

“We are truly building what matters for the community, and we couldn’t do it without the support from our donors,” said Debby Lenz, Executive Director of the Cameron Family YMCA. “As a nonprofit, the Y depends on the generous support of our community to maintain a place for youth, families and seniors to grow strong in spirit, mind and body.”

The YMCA extends its deepest thanks to the following major donors who have made the remodel a reality: The Cameron Family, Michael Hood and the Woolman Family.

The Cameron Family, whose name the facility bears, has given over $2 million towards the facility’s inception 15 years ago, as well as towards the current renovation to meet the community’s growing needs.

When you become a member of the YMCA, you’re not just joining a gym, you’re supporting a movement dedicated to building stronger and connected communities. As a non-profit organization, the YMCA strives to meet the needs of the community through programs that encourage people to be healthier- regardless of their ability to pay. Donors make it possible to keep program costs low for participants. Additionally the YMCA offers scholarships to those who need the support.

The total cost of this project is $3.6 million, and there’s still time to support it by making a capital gift. For more information or to make a charitable donation, please contact Debby Lenz at dlenz@ymca.org. Naming opportunities are still available throughout the facility.

Visit www.ymca.org/cameron or call (619) 449-9622 for more information including hours of operation, programming, member benefits, group exercise schedules, youth sports and more.

About The YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is the second largest Y in the nation serving more than 435,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,500 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. Visit www.ymca.org to find your local YMCA or call (858) 292-YMCA (9622).

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