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Tampa YMCA Launches Preschool Summer Enrichment Camp
Learn all about the brand new YMCA Preschool Summer Camp for 2-5 year olds, running from June 2 to August 8 at the Central City Family YMCA and Camp Sierra.
Find Your Spark at the YMCA this New Year
Discover the benefits of joining the Y this year, from childcare to group exercise classes, to personal training to swimming, youth sports and so much more!
Thriving After Cancer at the Tampa YMCA
Get to know Alex Dalton, a 7-year-old cancer survivor who’s regaining his strength with the help of the Tampa YMCA’s newly launched Thrivers Club.
Cancer Support at the Suncoast and Tampa YMCAs
In October, the stark reality of cancer is nestled in soft pink merchandise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Health (CDC), Hillsborough County is in the top third for cancer occurrences in Florida. At the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA and the YMCA…
Score Big This Fall at the YMCA
Did you know that the YMCA invented basketball?? The YMCA is sharing the importance of youth sports and all the great options available to you at your local YMCA.
Tampa YMCA Launches Thriver’s Club – Cancer Survivor Program for Kids
The Tampa Y is sharing everything you need to know about their all-new Thriver’s Club, a FREE cancer survivor program for kids ages 6-12 and 13-17 launching this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
NEW Tampa YMCA Preschool Program Set to Launch this August!
July means summer is in full swing, but it also means back to school. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to launch our Licensed Preschool Program* at the Central City YMCA in the Tampa Heights and YMCA Camp Sierra in Carrollwood. Coming this August, both Y locations, which are geared at 2 to 4-year- olds…
The YMCA’s Multigenerational Approach to Family Membership
Known for its community-centric approach, the YMCA provides numerous membership and program options to fit each member’s unique needs. Matt Lewis, vice president of operations and membership at the Tampa YMCA, says, “At the Tampa YMCA, we believe that wellness is a journey best shared with the entire family. Our programs offer more than fitness;…
North Brandon Family YMCA’s Coding Programmers Create Their Own Game
There is a good chance most of us were not Coding in third grade or creating computer games in the fifth grade. Not so now. Welcome to the North Brandon Family YMCA Coding and Game Design for Kids & Teens program, where our junior developers recently created their own game and shared it with their…
Let’s Get Moving: A Peek Inside a Summer of Fun at the YMCA
Discover a summer of endless fun and family bonding at your local YMCA! From swimming to sports and arts, there’s an activity for every family member. Dive into the Y community and make this summer unforgettable.
Join the wave of swim programs at the Tampa Y
Learn more about all of the different swim programs available at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA for everyone in the family to have fun and learn to stay safe in the water.
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA and YMCA of the Suncoast Offer Plenty of Summer Camp Options for Families
Fun Fact: America’s first known summer camp was opened in 1885 by the YMCA, Camp Dudley in Orange Lake, New York. It has been a mainstay of Y programming since then. Thanks to the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA and YMCA of the Suncoast – from Citrus to Pinellas County – there is a Summer Camp…
See Yourself at the Y in the New Year – Start Now!
How about a New Year’s resolution you can actually keep? How about the first step to leading a healthy life as a habit? As we approach the new year, the Tampa YMCA is excited to announce the introduction of our state-of-the-art InBody machines. The InBody Fitness Test: A Complete Body Composition Analysis The InBody test…
Tampa Y Stingrays Electric at National Competition
Please join us in congratulating the Tampa Y Stingrays (TYS) who had an outstanding showing at their first national meet earlier this summer at the prestigious Futures!
Fall into Healthy Habits with a Tampa YMCA Membership
The Tampa YMCA is so much more than the gym and swim you know us for; it’s where you find a deeper sense of belonging. Each of our locations across Tampa Bay offers activities and programs based on local community needs, like art classes, initiatives for seniors and one of the most popular sports, pickleball!…
Sulphur Springs Garden Club Helps the Community Bloom
Start counting: there’s collard greens, squash, kale, Jamaican callaloo, sugar cane, onions, tomatoes, bananas, edible marigolds (yes, really!), blueberries, peanuts, lettuce, oregano, mint, sage and so much more. This is the beautiful Garden Club at the Sulphur Springs PK-8 Community Partnership School, an estimated 800 square feet of space in Sulphur Springs, where students learn…
How to Take Advantage of FREE Safety Around Water Classes with the YMCA
The YMCA offers a variety of water safety classes.
Swimming Lessons at the YMCA: Creating Confident Swimmers
The world is 71% water; your child is 100% curious. Swim Instructor, Ulivia Cruz, shares that knowing how to swim is a life-saving skill for every individual, especially in Tampa Bay. There are in-home pools, lakes, rivers, streams and oceans and it’s crucial for your family to be water smart from the start. The Tampa…
Fun, Friends and Adventure at Camp Cristina!
Most parents do their best to avoid the famous phrase, “I’m bored,” yet many hear it all summer long! Jen Gordon, a mother to eight-year-old Emily and seven-year-old Kenneth, empathizes with parents around the nation. Yet, she shares that her kids rarely complain about summer boredom. Jen attributes her children’s positive attitudes to their love…
How Your Family Can Join the YMCA’s Homeschool Programs
If your children are learning from home this school year, we hope your family will join the YMCA Homeschool Program for extra enrichment!
Scooping Up Knowledge with the YMCA’s Little Learners Program
The YMCA’s Little Learners program provides children aged 2-5 with activities to enhance emotional, social and motor skills.
What to know about starting youth sports with the YMCA in Tampa Bay
Learning to play within the boundaries of a game teaches invaluable life lessons that can be applied on and off the court. YMCA.
How the YMCA is Developing Leaders of Tomorrow
The YMCA’s Teen Leaders Club helps kids to get involved, develop a positive sense of self, and learn what it truly means to be a leader.
NFL Player Week with Fit and Fun at the Y
The week marked the first time former players have collaborated with the Tampa YMCA for “NFL Player Week with Fit and Fun at the Y”.
YMCA Camps Offer Summer Fun for Everyone!
YMCA camps offer fun and unique experiences that give an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests …
YMCA swim lessons for every age and stage, including FREE lessons!
YMCA swim lessons and water safety courses are available all year! This is the time to take advantage of the courses, including FREE lessons this summer!