Youth Development

April 27 is a great day for kids to get a jump on summer at one of YMCA of the Suncoast’s branch locations. It’s national YMCA Healthy Kids Day, which means the whole family can enjoy fun and healthy playtime, sports, crafts, nutritious snacks and more. Healthy Kids Day is free to all and open to the community.  Events run from 9 am to 12 pm. Visit one of our YMCA of the Suncoast locations in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties. See you there!

Are your kids looking forward to a summer of fun? YMCA of the Suncoast offers hundreds of summer camp programs in convenient locations across Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties. These half- and full-day sessions offer a wide range of themes to appeal to children of all ages and interests.  They also offer an opportunity to build important social skills. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new for 2013. 

2013 is here, and so is the chance to take charge of the new year. Now is a great time to set goals for your mental, spiritual and physical health – and the Y can help! Whether you want to lift weights or your spirit, Y programs provide opportunities to get fit, build friendships, and give back to our community. Need more motivation? When you join the Y between January 1 and 13, 2013, your activation fee will be waived. Get ready to experience a stronger you -- Today, Tomorrow, FOR GOOD.

YMCA of the Suncoast specializes in youth and teen development programs that engage, enrich and empower young people. Teens can participate in leadership programs, music and arts classes, age-appropriate fitness workouts and volunteer opportunities. Even better, YMCA youth and teen programs are available from Pinellas to Citrus County— use our online program search to find programs like the ones below at a branch near you.

With the lazy days of summer winding to a close, families are ramping up for the new school year. The return of reading, writing and arithmetic is usually accompanied by hectic schedules and last-minute meal planning. Here are some tips to make back-to-school meals and snacks healthy and fun without a lot of work.

Parents, get ready! It’s that time of year again. As a new school year approaches, now is the perfect time to plan for a painless transition. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Celebrate your child’s birthday with fun and affordable theme parties.

Let YMCA of the Suncoast help you plan an extra special party for your children and their friends. Our YMCA Party Coordinators are experts at managing the details so you can simply enjoy the day. Our branch locations offer different features to make your party a success. Choose from a long list of party themes, and then schedule your event in one of our pools, gymnastics centers, kids' rooms, dance studios, or multi-purpose rooms.

Looking for fun and rewarding summer camp options for your children? The YMCA of the Suncoast offers safe and caring summer camp programs that give kids a chance to get outdoors, learn new skills and make friends. Camps are available in convenient locations in Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.

Join 1 million Americans and 7,500+ communities nationwide in celebrating the afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the YMCA is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives.