Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While the turkey is no doubt the star of the show, don’t count out your side dishes. Sides can add a lot to a...

Whether your child is excited to have extra sweets at home, looking forward to visiting with friends and neighbors, or excited to dress up as their favorite character, there’s no...

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families (re)start their school-year routines, it’s the perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s habits. As we’ve mentioned before,...

Backpack filled up with school supplies… ✓ School-year curfew initiated… ✓ Alarms set… ✓ Healthy snack ideas… ? As summer vacation quickly comes to an end and our kids are...

A new school year brings excitement—and sometimes a little nervous energy—for students and parents alike. Whether your child is walking into their first day of kindergarten or their final year...

The start of a new month, a new season, and the latest Better Us Challenge is the perfect time to consider trying something new. For week 1, we’re encouraging everyone...

What better way to reconnect with your whole family than sharing stories about them? It’s not just great knowledge to pass down from generation to generation but research shows that kids especially...

As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Central Florida is focused on strengthening the spirit, mind, and body of everyone in our six-county service area and beyond. That’s why we’ve...

This summer, the YMCA of Central Florida is ready to serve you with a full lineup of fun and safe activities for your entire family so you can grow stronger...

This year’s holiday celebrations may look quite different than they have in the past, and the thought of what to do and exactly how to do it is probably more...