With nearly 1-in-3 Florida kids overweight or obese – and a majority reading below grade level, the Y’s Healthy Kids Day is a great way for families to get up,...

Today, according to The American Heart Association website, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963. In addition, obese children...

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in Florida for children ages 1–14, making water safety education essential for families across Central Florida. At the Y, we believe learning...

Karate Classes Included with Your Membership – October 2014 Did you know your membership includes karate classes twice a week for 60 minutes each? Now you do! Our karate program...

From reading great books and sailing in the Keys to racing rockets and exploring careers, more than 23,900 kids enjoyed a jam-packed summer of fun, growth and learning at the...

Drowning is the No. 1 killer of children under age 5 in Florida. It only takes a few minutes for a child to drown or sustain serious, life-altering injuries. Children,...

To make the college application process less daunting for teens and families, the Y of Central Florida and Heart of Florida United Way have teamed up to launch the “Going...

As part of the Y’s century-long commitment to keeping kids safe, confident and secure around water, more than 350 Fern Creek Elementary students recently participated in free swim lessons at...

Everyone likes to think of summer as an idyllic, carefree time when kids enjoy enriching family trips to museums, read great books and get plenty of active, outdoor play. But...

Join us on Saturday, April 26, 10 AM to 3 PM at your neighborhood Y Family Center for Healthy Kids Day!  This FREE community event is a great way for...