Inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon over 100 years ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd wondered why there was no similar holiday for fathers. One of six children, Dodd’s father was…

Summer is here and that means kids summer camp and the top swimming programs in Florida are back at the YMCA of South Florida! Camp is a time-tested tradition that…

Staying fit in South Florida, admittedly, feels like a necessity when everyone around you seems to be a fitness model. If you’re one of them, great. If you’re not, there’s…

We came, we saw – we had a blast at Healthy Kids Day 2019, celebrating the kickoff of kids summer camp in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys. This…

The school year is winding down, and in Florida that means it’s time to lock in kids summer camp plans! Of course, we know just the place – or places,…

There is certainly no shortage of gyms in Miami, a city that’s known for being the fitness center of the world. Miami is a city where you can work out…

Summer is upon us, and that means swimming lessons for kids and water safety are of the utmost importance in South Florida. The YMCA of South Florida has deep roots…

YMCA South Florida Offers A Multitude Of Health & Wellness Opportunities South Florida has lots of ingredients for health and wellness – Sun. Good weather. Pools. The Ocean. But living…

Gymnastics Is A Health - and Confidence - Building Sport Offered At The YMCA of South Florida From toddler tumbling to Olympic routines, gymnastics is a globally celebrated sport and…

Give your kids what they really want this year: summer activities! The YMCA of South Florida camp program takes the guesswork out of summer fun. With various activities to suit…

New year, new goals! With most resolutions including healthier and more active lifestyles, fitness classes are in the spotlight. They’re a great way to get in your daily sweat session,…

At the YMCA, we foster youth development early on. The benefits of enrolling your child in preschool have been well documented. Some of the nation's top researchers who have spent…

The YMCA is the starting point for healthy kids, and has been for over 100 years! At the Y, kids learn about becoming and staying active, as well as developing…

Group exercise classes have been rising in popularity, but you probably knew that. It seems like almost everyone is either headed into or coming out of some type of fitness…

The morning rush of sandwich packing, backpack checks and dragging your kids out of bed makes its way as the new school year begins. It’s time to start thinking about…

As a parent or caretaker, you understand how valuable swimming lessons can be. Having peace of mind while your kids are near water is priceless, and swimming classes can give…

“We are a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of…

The Downtown Miami YMCA is the embodiment of perseverance, motivation, and desire. We are here to help you exceed your potential and encourage others to do the same. It’s like…

The YMCA of South Florida held its 14th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend January 12-15 with nearly 700 community and business leaders. The tribute to Dr. King’s Legacy…

Soccer was my favorite game at the YMCA. I would always lace up my fastest pair of shoes. Loop. Swoop. And pull. Perfect fit. I remember one summer — one…

Me and my sister’s first summer at YMCA was one of envy. I remember how hot the days would get, and how badly I wanted to take to the pool…

H--” I counted off the first letter after the basketball skimmed the rim and crashed into the backboard, “— my shot!” You always test your opponent at the free-throw line…