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Welcome to theRoper YMCA
We’re committed to improving the lives of all of our members throughout Orange County and Central Florida!
Our family center is in the Winter Garden area on the corner of Marshall Farms Road and Windermere Road, surrounded by the West Orange Park. We offer a variety of resources for infants and children all the way through seniors, some of which include personalized wellness coaching, an upbeat Youth Sports program, our Healthy Living Zone, and more. As a leading nonprofit, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has a place to learn, grow, and thrive.
The Roper Y has a wide variety of amenities available to members. Come by our facility to check them out, or explore below!
1Group Exercise Classes
Meet friends, fight stress, combat chronic disease, prevent obesity, and boost mental health in one of our group classes.
2Adult Pickup Sports
Are you interested in activity through fun and games such as pick-up basketball, pickleball & Racquetball?
3Free Weights and Cardio Equipment
Build strength at your own pace with our fully equipped weight room. Our fitness centers are stocked with ellipticals, treadmills, bicycles, stair climbers, stretchers, and more.
4Saunas & Steam Room
Detoxify your skin and let your stress melt away while improving circulation and loosening stiff joints. Add a 10-minute steam into your post-workout routine to decrease your recovery and preserve your muscle strength.
5Book Amenities Early
Are you interested in getting priority reservations for Group exercise classes?
6Indoor, Outdoor or Family Pools
Are you interested in any of our aquatic activities, such as indoor & Outdoor pools, lap swimming, Water Aerobic Classes?
7Aqua Fitness Classes
Shallow water and equipment for resistance helps you tone muscles, improve flexibility and increase endurance.
8Discounts on Programs
Are you interested in any of our Adult sports leagues or programs including basketball, soccer & volleyball?
9Child Watch
Children under 12 on your membership can enjoy a fun and safe child watch environment while you work out or take a class. Children over 12 on your membership get access to more than just child watch.
10Y Explorers (5-12)
Kids ages 5-12 years old on your membership can explore new activities and interests through our Y Explorers program.
11Discounts on Youth Sports
Are you interested in any of our youth sports leagues or programs for ages 3-15, including basketball, soccer & volleyball?
12Discounts on Child Swim Lessons
Are you interested in any of our youth aquatic programming such as swim lessons, family swim time, Recreational or Competitive swim?
13Virtual Classes & Learning
Take the Y on the go with classes, group fitness, and educational opportunities from the comfort of home.
14Child Camp Discounts
YMCA Summer camps are among the nations most popular. Your child will have the time of their life with activities focused growing in spirt mind and body.
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When you join the Y, you’re getting more than a typical gym membership. You’re gaining new friends, you have the chance to find a new hobby, you get resources like healthy recipes in your inbox, and much more. But most importantly, your membership will help support your community by ensuring the Y can continue to provide critical services to your neighbors in need.
With a variety of classes to choose from throughout the week, everyone can stay active with group exercise. You can also enjoy courts for organized leagues, pick-up games, and more. We have an outdoor pool available for lap swimming, swim lessons, recreation, too!
Whether your child is looking to brush up on their skills or is trying volleyball for the first time, our Roper YMCA Open Gym Volleyball is a great way to stay active and have fun!
Our certified wellness staff is always ready to help you achieve your fitness goals. Personal trainers are available for one-on-one or group sessions. No matter what your personalized plan includes, you’ll grow stronger with the help of the Y!
Be sure to download our app before coming into our family center. You’ll find group exercise schedules, hours of operation, available amenities, and other important updates to keep you in the know at your Y always. The benefits of using the app include outdoor activity tracking, connect other fitness apps and devices, and so much more!
The Roper Y offers a wide variety of programs to help all members of our community grow in spirit, mind, and body. From life-saving swim lessons, to fun-filled youth sports, to active older adult fitness, and more, there’s a program at the Y for everyone in your family.
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