Healthy Living

THE COACH APPROACH®: Keeping People Active

Last year, we kicked off THE COACH APPROACH® a customized, one-on-one support program that helps individuals stick to a fitness routine and keeps them active. The program was developed by...

Social Responsibility

Annual Gathering: Honoring our Volunteers & Donors

At the YMCA of Central Florida, we depend on our volunteers and donors to move our cause forward daily. On June 14, we brought over 300 volunteers, donors, and members...

Social Responsibility

Annual Support Campaign

People don’t realize that the Y is more than a swim and gym. In fact, the Y is a cause that provides members with a way to connect in a...

Healthy Living

Keeping Kids’ Minds & Bodies Active this Summer

Most adults remember their childhood summers as a time when kids and families were active and outdoors, spending time swimming, reading, hiking, and taking family vacations. Maybe they remember eating...

YMCA Swim Instructor with a Child

Press Releases

2012 Press Releases

Stay informed about the latest news and developments about the Y of Central Florida’s efforts to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. YMCA of Central Florida...

Healthy Living

Keep Kids Active, Reduce Family Stress

At a time when Central Florida families face mounting challenges and stress posed by a tumultuous economy, the Y is continuing to be a beacon of hope that provides options...

Press Releases

Safe Start Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Central Florida

Thousands of Children Prepare for Florida’s Pool Season with Water Safety Program that Teaches Life-Saving Techniques at YMCA of Central Florida Family Centers ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 10,000 children...

Child in Safe Start Program by a Pool

Youth Development

Safe Start Celebrates 10 Years & 10,000 Children

More than 10,000 children – some as young as six months old – have learned life-saving techniques in the water over the past 10 years as part of Safe Start, the...