FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Funding Will Expand Access to Specialized Swim Instruction and Water Safety Education for Children with Special Needs OVIEDO, Fla. (July 15, 2026) – As DUDA celebrates 100...

Learn how the YMCA of Central Florida’s swim assessments and color-coded wristband system work together to keep children safe in and around the water. Water Safety Starts Before the First...

Thank You, Seminole County 💙 This recognition belongs to you. Thanks to votes from local families, the YMCA of Central Florida was honored with two 2025 Family Favorite Awards from Macaroni KID,...

After talking last month about the importance of finding JOY, I found myself spending a good deal of time at our family centers over the last few weeks observing the...

In honor of World Drowning Prevention Day, Fox 35 Orlando sat down with our very own John Lewis, Associate Vice President of Aquatics at the YMCA of Central Florida, to...

This past weekend our Y joined arms with YMCAs across the country to host Healthy Kids Day. This is an annual celebration of community and a mobilization of what we...

Summer brings plenty of changes, but keeping kids active doesn’t have to be one of them. At the YMCA, our Youth Sports program provides kids with the opportunity to keep...

With summer quickly approaching, the YMCA of Central Florida is helping the community Beat the Heat and stay active despite the rising temperatures. From cooling off in pools and splash...

At the YMCA, we believe that water safety starts with awareness—and that every parent and caregiver can be a hero when it comes to preventing drowning.

Are you ready to make a splash and prioritize water safety for yourself and your loved ones? Join us as we dive into the world of swim lessons and explore...