At the Y, the safety of all in our care is of the utmost importance. As hurricane season is now underway, we’ll be taking the necessary precautions to ensure our...

On Saturday, August 15, the Y hosted a food distribution at the South Orlando Y to help our community. Thanks to our generous partners at Simply Fresh and Farmers to...

We have a bird feeder hanging from the soffit just above a window on the front of our house. It’s a simple, two-sided wooden feeder that I bought online when...

Research shows that children thrive on structure and consistency, both of which help build trust between a child and their caregiver(s). Little ones like to know that they’re going to...

Our YMCA Aquatics team has put together dry-land home activities—no pool required! These home activities help to develop good form and build stamina. When the skill has been mastered on...

John Kimball, Lead Pastor of Palmwood Church and a Guest Contributor for the YMCA of Central Florida Shalom. It’s a beautiful word. Most people know it means “peace.” But this wonderful...

Please note…This blog was published in March 2020. While some activities may still be available, others may have been ended in response to the organization’s decision regarding COVID-19 regulations. If...

On August 3, we honored our local military families with a special Military Appreciation Back-to-School Bash at the Osceola County YMCA Family Center, Titusville YMCA Family Center, and Frank Deluca...

The devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has left thousands of Bahamians without homes, food, water, and basic supplies. Here at the YMCA of Central Florida, one of...

Chad Garmon, Executive Director of Christian Initiatives & Community Partnerships What do you think when you hear the word, “stewardship?” Many times, this word is associated with donation requests, but...