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YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDAServing Broward, Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties SUMMER 2016

PROGRAM GUIDE

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MAIN FACILITYMonday– Thursday, 5:15am - 10pm Friday, 5:15am - 9pmSaturday, 7am - 5pmSunday, 7am - 5pm

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Member BenefitsHours of Operation

AquaticsCommunity Events

Drowning Prevention

Summer TipsBeat The Heat

Keep Kids ActiveBudget-Friendly Ideas

What You Can Do at The Y

Family Center Offerings

Healthy LivingHealth, Well-Being

and FitnessSports & RecreationActive Older Adults

Social Responsibility

Volunteerism & Giving

Youth DevelopmentChild Enrichment

Education & Leadership

Swim, Sports & Play

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About Our YWe are a powerful association of men, women and children in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and giving back to our community. Every day we work side by side with our neighbors in the communities we serve to build healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities through over 200 afterschool, preschool, special needs, sports, camp and youth programs, family centers, and senior health outreach sites.

At the Y, strengthening communities is our cause.

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• Full member access to all 9 YMCA Family Centers in South Florida’s Broward and Miami-Dade counties• FREE wellness assessment • Up to 2 hours FREE CHILD CARE while you work out (with family membership) • EARLY BIRD Member Registration on programs • REDUCED Member Rates on summer day camp, youth sports and swim lessons; SAVE up to 50% • More than 100 FREE group exercise classes each week

• FUN Specialty Classes like Yoga, Zumba®, Pilates® and Spin® included • MEMBERS-ONLY classes and programs like Personal Training, Boot Camp, YFit and Senior Activities • HEALTHY Living enhancement classes like nutrition, finances, pre-natal wellness, diabetes prevention and senior activities• FREE access to the YMCA Aquatic Center • NO contracts

Make the most of your Member Benefits. INCLUDED in Your All-Y Membership

Discover Your Y. Become a Member at: ymcasouthflorida.org/membership

WELCOME Join the Y for fun, sun and cause

We’re looking forward to one of the best summers ever at the YMCA of South Florida. Summer is a time filled with lots of fun! Kids will enjoy new adventures in summer camp, learn to swim and make new friends. Families will connect and spend time together at the pool and with family-oriented activities, and friends will become healthier together in the Y’s group exercise classes and wellness programs. Summer is also the time when our community need is the greatest – from providing financial assistance to one out of every four summer camp kids, to leading the effort to provide swim lessons to make sure all kids are safe in and around the water; meeting the needs of our community is our cause. Thanks to our donors, community partners and members like you, the Y has the tools and resources the entire family needs to have a healthy, happy and safe summer. We invite you to join us for some fun, some sun, and a bit of cause.

Sheryl A. WoodsCEO & PresidentYMCA of South Florida

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AquaticsSwim Lessons Considered “America’s Swim Instructor,” the YMCA invented Group Swim

Lessons and has a 150-year history of helping people learn to swim. Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. South Florida Ys offer swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming teams, a recreational swim team,

and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all enjoy safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.

Parent and Child Ages 6 months-3 years

An introduction to water for children with their parents in the pool.

Preschool Ages 3-5Focus on water adjustment and basic survival and swimming skills.

Youth Ages 6-12Focus on water adjustment, advancing skills and stroke development.

Teen/Adult Ages 13 and upFocus on water adjustment, stroke development or technique.

Private and Semi-Private Lessons Youth or AdultGet 30-minute customized instruction. Lessons can be scheduled one-on-one, with a buddy or sibling, and to best meet your needs and available times.

Stroke ClinicsProfessional Y Swim Instructors work with you on your freestyle, back, breast, and butterfly strokes. Receive tips and tricks for swimming more efficient laps to boost your performance for fitness swimming or

competitions.

Recreational Swim TeamJoin our recreational swim team to improve your stroke technique and endurance while having fun and making new friends. Offered at Pembroke Pines and Weston locations only.

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our pools at:

• Greater Hollywood YMCA

• Homestead YMCA

• North Pointe YMCA

• Pembroke Pines YMCA

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• Weston YMCA


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FREE WATER SAFETY & SWIM LESSONSEach year the YMCA of South Florida makes hundreds of children safer in, on and around the water, parents aware of the drowning risks and the community as a whole aware of the need for drowning prevention. Our newly renamed drowning prevention program, Swim for Jenny, is gearing up for water safety awareness initiatives during the month of May, to include:

May 3, Press Conference, Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center

May 2 - 6, Swim For Jenny Week: Free Community Swim Lessons, Various YMCAs (Must Preregister Starting on April 18)

To find out more, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/swimforjenny or stop by your local YMCA.

COMMUNITY EVENTS BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

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• Greater Hollywood YMCA

• Homestead YMCA

• North Pointe YMCA

• Pembroke Pines YMCA

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• Weston YMCA

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TEACHING ALL CHILDREN TO BE SAFE IN AND AROUND WATERAccidental drowning is the leading cause of death among infants and small children in Florida, and Broward and Miami-Dade counties lead the state, but the reality is accidental drowning is preventable. That’s why the YMCA of South Florida offers water safety and swim lessons for children of all skill levels and different capabilities.

SWIM FOR JENNY WEEK: Our annual Drowning Prevention Program where participants receive a free week

of swim lessons, learn basic swimming skills and practice safety habits while in and around the water. Last year the YMCA of South

Florida impacted over 1,500 children and adults across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

MOBILE AQUATICS TEAM: During the summer, our team of Aquatics Professionals provide swim lessons to community, apartment, and multi-unit pools. Free to eligible locations. If your apartment complex or community is interested in participating in this lifesaving program please contact:

Jackie Morgan at 954-334-9622 or [email protected].

3 Layers of Drowning Prevention Drowning is the number ONE killer of children ages 4 and under. These three layers of prevention can help make a child safer in, on and around the water.

DROWNING PREVENTION JOIN US IN SAVING LIVES. HELP US TEACH A CHILD TO SWIM.

The YMCA of South Florida has adopted Swim for Jenny as our signature drowning prevention program. Who is Jenny? Jenny was a one-of-a-kind 12-year-old child. She was smart, energetic, beautiful and blessed with a loving family. Unfortunately, Jenny did not know how to swim. She lost her life when she drowned at a friend’s birthday party. A group of amazing volunteers created Swim for Jenny as a reminder of the importance of learning to swim.

Together we can prevent drownings by providing swim scholarships, water safety awareness and education to the South Florida community.

Donate to the Swim for Jenny memorial fund at swimforjenny.org

SWIM INSTRUCTIONS

BARRIERS & ALARMS

ADULT SUPERVISION


HEALTHY EATINGYMCA of South Florida integrates HEPA Standards into programs and services

The YMCA of South Florida is proud to have adopted the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards in response to a call to action by the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are committed to helping families and communities improve their overall health and well-being. With over 200 locations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, where we serve nearly 500,000 people each

year, our goal is to provide fitness and nutrition, strategies and resources that teach kids, adults and seniors how to maintain healthy behaviors in and away from home. Good health starts here at the Y.

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT THE Y

HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STANDARDSFOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

1. Parent Education on healthy behaviors at home 2. Increased Physical Activity Time

3. Limited Screen Time (TV, video games, computers) 4. Healthy food & beverage choices

5. Infant feeding recommendations

• Enjoy playtime in Child Watch• Enroll in parent/infant intro to swim classes• Take Mommy and Me classes with an Adult• Swim with mom, dad or an adult guardian in the pool• Have my birthday party at the Y• Enjoy the playground outside with an adult And more …

• Swim in the pool with a parent or guardian• Enjoy playtime in Child Watch or the Spot• Hang out at the Y and play games with my friends and family• Participate in Afterschool Programs like performing arts, games, sports, wellness • Play on a Youth Sports Team• Join the Y’s Competitive Swim Team, Volleyball, Basketball or Gymnastics• Participate in Summer B.L.A.S.T. • Enroll in Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading or Martial Arts• Get active in YFit, Kids Zumba®, and other Youth Fitness classes• Schedule my birthday party at the Y And more …

• Enjoy the Y without a Parent or Guardian with either a Teen or Family Membership• Work out in the fitness center without a parent• Participate in any group exercise class• Play sports at the Y like, Basketball or Volleyball• Join Y Leaders Club• Become a member of Youth in Government• Enjoy swimming and relax on the pool deck with friends• Learn how to become a Lifeguard• Become an L.I.T. (Leader-in-Training) during the summer• Become a Y volunteer to earn service hours And more …

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...• Take Tiny Tots Soccer or Basketball class• Enjoy playtime in Child Watch• Swim with mom, dad or an adult guardian in the pool• Play on the outdoor playground• Play Sports at the Y• Have a Y birthday party celebration• Take Gymnastics classes• Learn to swim in our group, private, or semi-private swim lessons• Enroll in Preschool And more …


Beat the Summer Heat Avoid getting over-heated or suffering some other heat-related illness during South Florida’s summer months.

• Drinking plenty of fluids

• Covering up in the sun

• Limiting activity during the hottest part of the day

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YMCA A Place for EveryoneAt the Y, we want people of all ages to enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. Use our program guide to find out what FUN activities and events you and your entire family can take advantage of at the Y!

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Cool off in our swimming pools and air conditioned facilities

Summer schedules can be hectic, regular exercise keeps you balanced

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• Go swimming and enjoy the pool area• Participate in Water Fitness classes• Get a Personal Trainer (yes, you can!)• Learn to swim• Work out in the Wellness Center• Participate in Chair Yoga or Tai Chi• Join Group Interests like a Walking Club or Senior Outings• Take a Group Exercise class• Attend FREE Lectures and Wellness Seminars• Join a Committee, the Y Board or help out with fundraising• Have a cup of coffee in the social area with new friends And more …

• Play on the playground• Shoot hoops or bounce the ball on the basketball court• Kick a soccer ball around on the field area• Have a picnic by the pool• Celebrate a family birthday• Walk or jog together • Work on homework in the social gathering area• Enjoy swimming and relax on the pool deck with friends• Attend family-friendly activities and special events• Volunteer as a family at the Y And more …

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. And the benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out.

Summer CampOvernight, day or specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s a blast! Choose from 5 different camps at the South Dade YMCA Family Center:

Adventure CampAllow kids to enjoy a full spectrum of summer camp experiences, including sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, field trips, sports, games and many more fun activities. Our trained, energetic staff will foster memories that last a lifetime. Ages: 5-12Times: 7 am-6 pmMembers $140, Non-Members $210

Sports CampEach week, campers of all levels will learn teamwork and build athletic skills. Basketball, soccer, volleyball and flag football are favorites, with one sport offered each week. Ages: 5-12Times: 7 am-6 pmMembers $140, Non-Members $210

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

*subject to availability

Sign up for BASKETBALL and receive …

• Y of South Florida and MIAMI HEAT branded reversible jersey

• 1 complimentary Miami Heat ticket per player ($25 value)

• Access to discounted tickets for friends and family members*

• Fun and exciting opportunities with the Miami Heat


STEM CampCampers get to experiment, discover and build their curiosity through hands-on learning in a group environment. STEM Camp activities will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Campers will participate in activities such as rocket building, erupting volcano, bridge building, space discover and more!Ages: 5-12Times: 7 am-6 pmMembers $185, Non-Members $260

Teen CampTeen Camp is designed to teach teens transferable life skills through adventurous activities and service projects. Teens will have 3 days of off-site field trips and 2 days on a service project within the community. Community service credit will be given for time spent on service projects. Ages: 13-15Times: 7 am-6 pmMembers $140, Non-Members $210

Fitness CampFun for kids and teens geared towards developing their cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, mobility, and flexibility while building a strong body. Ages: 9-15Times: 9 am-1 pmMembers $120, Non-Members $180*Extended day available for ages 9-12*

School Days OutWhen school is out, the fun starts at the Y. Join the Y for a day of camp fun with games, youth fitness, arts and crafts, and more. Our Fun Days have it all. Dates: Coming Fall 2016 – See Miami-Dade School Calendar for detailsTimes: 7 am-6 pmMembers $35, Non-Members $60

Youth Fitness ExerciseLooking for a structured, yet fun way for youth to work-out and build healthy exercise habits to last a lifetime? Then check out kids and teens youth fitness and exercise including: YFit – Youth Wellness Programs; Teen Personal Training; Youth Boot Camp; and Teen Athletic Training.

YFIT Through YFit, we can help improve your child’s self-esteem, develop skilled movers, build agility, encourage a healthy weight and make physical activity fun and enjoyable. Offered Monday-Friday from 6-7 pm and Saturdays from 10-11 am.

Youth SportsRecreational & CompetitiveA full range of recreational & competitive youth sports options – basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football – can be found at the South Dade YMCA. Improve your skills, make new friends, be active with other kids and learn to love a sport at the Y.

SUMMER BASKETBALLJune 13 – August 20Ages: 3-17Members $135, Non-Member $225Registration: April 1 – June 5*Volunteer Coaches’ Meeting: June 11*Late Fee begins June 6

Child CareChild care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

PreschoolQuality full-day and partial-day child care for infants through preschoolers is available at select locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.

Allapattah YMCA Preschool License #C11MD1791Greater Hollywood YMCA Preschool License # 45450Homestead YMCA Preschool License #C11MD0137 Martin Luther King Jr. YMCA Preschool License #C11MDO985

Education & Leadership

It can be hard to figure out your place in the world. As a young person with your whole life ahead of you, having the right guidance and support can make a real difference in figuring out who you are and what you can achieve. A variety of programs for all ages can be found throughout our Ys in South Florida, including: Arts & Crafts; Youth Dance; Performing Arts; Teen Leaders Club, Counselor-in-Training and Leader-in-Training; and Youth in Government.

Youth In GovernmentMiddle and high school students meet to debate issues that affect citizens in their state and propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference and debating bills on the floor of the legislature.

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INCLUSION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Learning to read, tying your shoe, going on your first field trip or simply making a new friend are experiences that create lasting memories for every child. For children who have special needs, reaching these milestones comes with unique challenges. The goal of inclusion is to increase each child’s ability to take part in activities with their peers and to create a mutual sense of belonging.

The Y currently offers inclusion at elementary and middle schools. The program is designed for children, teens and adults ages 3 to 22 with a wide range of special needs, including physical, developmental, sensory and learning disabilities. The service structure and program schedule closely mirror that of a typical Y afterschool program with increased support such as:

• Shorter sessions • Lower staff-to-participant ratios• Adaptive materials and supplies

Y Sports Buddies Y Sports Buddies is an exciting, inclusive

sports program for children of all ability levels that teach social skills, increasing self-confidence, skill development and promoting physical activity. They are paired with a volunteer (buddy) that helps engage them in the activity during each session.

Volunteers and players alike enjoy interacting with each other while they experience the benefits of such sports as soccer, swimming and basketball. Sessions are facilitated by YMCA staff that can help participants and deal with any challenges that may come up during the sessions.

*Inclusion Programs currently available in Broward County only


HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESSPersonal Fitness Training We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a trainer or coach. Ys offer personal training and coaching to help you set and meet your specific goals in order to live healthier.

Healthy LifestylesBeyond exercise, the Y provides educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offers a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength, including YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Diabetes Self-Management, Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard Training, and more.

Group Exercise Cardio and StrengthGroup exercise classes give you friends who encourage you on your path to good health, strengthen your cardiovascular health, and increase your muscle strength. Popular choices include: Boot Camp; Cardio Circuit, Sculpt, Core Strength, Step®, Tabata, Total Definition, and Les Mills Body Pump®.

Pilates, Yoga and MeditationLooking to center yourself, improve your focus and posture, and increase core strength and flexibility? Then our spirit-mind-body classes are perfect for you. Classes for all levels and abilities are found at our Y and include Pilates, Yoga, or Tai Chi.

Dancing Music is the backdrop for fun dance routines for a dynamic and exciting workout. Zumba® is one of the most popular group exercise classes around. Join in the fun! You might even discover unique dance offerings such as Zumba Toning®. Check us out and give it a try!

Indoor Cycling / Spinning®

Let it ride! Indoor cycling class provides a fun and challenging workout that boosts your muscular endurance and generates the higher caloric expenditures that many traditional cardio workouts lack. Regular participation enhances

your speed, strength and stamina, and helps you reach your weight loss goal.

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Active Older AdultsThere’s no better place than the Y for active older adults to stay healthy. We serve 15,000 Active Older Adults with health empowerment workshops, wellness and exercise classes, health seminars with doctors and health professionals, social events and volunteering.

Exercise classes are designed for all levels and abilities, with chair and gentle options as well as full range of motion and standing classes, including Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio and Strength, EnhanceFitness™, Silver Sneakers®, Spinning® and Zumba®

Small Group PerformanceSmall Group Training with a certified personal trainer that challenges you to move to the next level of intensity and strength. The following training programs are available at the South Dade YMCA:

Boot CampSessions recur monthlyDays & Times: Saturdays 10- 11amCost: $60

Women on WeightsSessions recur monthlyDays & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30- 6:30pmCost: $80

Teen Athletic TrainingSessions recur monthlyDays & Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30- 6:30pmCost: $80

Nutrition Coaching4-week, 8-week & 12-week sessions availablePrices and time vary based on sessionSee Welcome Center for more details

Sports & Recreation We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests, improve health and connect people. That’s why you’ll find a range of recreational activities at the Y. Cycling, running, racquetball, swimming and many more recreational activities are available at the Y. Instruction, lessons and group trips are likely part of the mix, so it may be time for you to try something new.

Family TimeServing families has always been at the heart of the Y. Family time at the Y is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.

Parent’s Night OutCalling all parents! Take a night for yourself – catch a movie, go out to dinner, get massage – we’ll take care of the kids! Enjoy Parent’s Night Out on various Friday nights throughout the year, as a benefit INCLUDED with your family membership.Dates: Third Friday of each monthTimes: 6:00-8:30pmCost: INCLUDED with Family Membership

Adventure GuidesLaunch parents and their children on a journey of discovery, with the child as the explorer and the parent as the guide, encouraging parents to get to know your kid while your kid is still a kid with group activities such as games, crafts, songs, stories, skits, ceremonies, and outdoor pursuits such as camping, hiking and swimming. The one-on-one time in a fun, special environment builds important bonds through shared experiences.

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Keep Your Kids Active This Summer It’s summer time. Kids are more likely to gain weight due to inactivity. Follow these tips to help your kids and family stay active and healthy this summer:

EAT HEALTHY Make water the drink of choice (supplemented by

age-appropriate portions of 100 percent fruit juices and low-fat milk) and make it easy for everyone to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables by offering two or three colorful options. Feel free to mix and match

fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to provide variety.

PLAY EVERY DAY/ GO OUTSIDE Kids should have at least an hour a day of

unstructured play outside (when possible) and break a sweat at least three times a week by getting 20 minutes or more of

vigorous physical activity.

GET TOGETHER Eat as a family as frequently as possible with kids involved in meal preparation and clean up. In addition, adults should take a break from electronics and spend one-on-one time each day

with their kids, enjoying one another’s company.

REDUCE SCREEN TIME

Time spent in front of a television, computer, tablet, cell phone or video games should be limited to two hours per day.

SLEEP WELL

Kids and adults need to keep a regular sleep schedule—10-12 hours per night for kids and seven to eight hours for adults.

SUMMER TIPSBUDGET-FRIENDLY IDEAS FOR SUMMER FAMILY FUNGreat family memories and fun, physical activity doesn’t have to break the bank. Try these creative, cost-saving alternatives for enjoying summer vacation that build family connections.

TAKE A HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR – If exploring the grand architecture and buildings of Europe isn’t in the budget this year, families can plan interesting adventures right in their own communities. Map out a route to bike or walk

and explore different places of worship. Contact the local historical society for information on significant homes and buildings. Firehouses and other public places often welcome visits.

BRING THE BEACH TO THE BACKYARD – Don’t live near sand or sea? Bring a taste of the tropics to your neighborhood with a backyard beach party for friends and family. Play games with inflatable beach balls; turn

on the sprinkler for a cool splash. Turn up the beach tunes and dance. Serve up tropical fruit kabobs and grill a healthy, island-inspired lunch of fish and veggies.

TAKE STOCK OF THE MARKET – Spend a morning exploring a farmer’s market and stock up on fresh, ripe locally grown produce. Talk to vendors about seasonal favorites and get the kids engaged in

picking favorites and new foods to try. Pick up a plant or two and experience the fun of pride of growing fresh tomatoes or strawberries at home.

FIND A VOLUNTEER “VACATION” – Try something new while helping others or the environment. Find a volunteer project for the whole family – planting flowers in public areas, picking up litter in the park,

or taking shelter dogs for a walk. Local Ys can help find a volunteer opportunity that matches family interests.

PLAY AROUND TOWN – Challenge the family to play on a different playground every week. Identify playgrounds at a variety of parks; expand definitions of playgrounds to include nature trails, a nearby stream, and a bike

path. Keep a diary of favorite places and activities.


VolunteerGive of your time to help cultivate a community in which we all help one another. There are various types of volunteer opportunities:

• Youth Sports Coach• Community Garden• Special Events & Projects• Mentoring• Annual Campaign• Advisory Boards• Committees

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS

GiveThe Annual Campaign allows the Y to provide financial assistance to kids, families, seniors and adults in need so they can experience our programs and services. Juan may need to learn to swim and can’t afford it. Or the Johnsons may need a place to keep their family active. Y financial assistance lets them do that.

Visit ymcasouthflorida.orgor stop by your local YMCA to find out more.

Stop by the Member Services Desk at your local Y to find out how you can make a difference in your community.

STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AS YOU STRENGTHEN YOURSELFThe YMCA of South Florida is making a huge difference in our communities. Throughout the community, people know the Y. What they don’t know is that the Y not only strengthens our bodies, it strengthens our community. As our community faces new challenges each day, there is a greater need for us to continue the work we do every day, and make a difference.

We plan to touch many more lives in more meaningful ways than ever before. We invite you to be a part of it. There are two ways you can – Give and Volunteer.


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HEALTHY LIVINGPrograms and Services HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS

Active Older Adult Programs • • • • • • • • • • •Aquatic Group Exercise • • • • •

Body Pump™ • • • •Body Sculpt • • • • • •Boot Camp • • • • • • • •

Cardio & Strength-Training • • • • • • • •Cross-Training • • • • •Group Exercise • • • • • • • • • • •

Kettlebell Training •Kickboxing • • • • •

Obstacle Course Training • • •Personal Training • • • • • • • •

Pilates • • • • •SilverSneakers® • • • • • • • • • •

Spinning®/Cycle • • • • • • •

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Tabata • • • • •TRX Training • • • •

Yoga • • • • • • • •

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Zumba® • • • • • • • •SPORT AND RECREATION

Basketball • • • • • •Bocce Ball

Dance • • •Lawn Croquet

Martial Arts-Karate/Kung Fu/Tai Chi • • • •

Pickleball •Ping Pong • •

Racquetball • • •Softball •

Swim Lessons-Teen/Adult • • • • •Water Activities • • • • •

FAMILY TIME

Adventure Guides • • •Community Events • • • • • • • • • • • •

Family Nights/Activities • • • • • • • • • • • •Water Activities • • • • •

GROUP INTERESTSCPR/First Aid Certification • • • • • •

Lifeguard Training • • • • •Parents’ Night Out • • • • • • •

Swim Instructor Training • • •Walking Club • •

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Afterschool Care • • • • •Before School Care •

Kids Club • • • •Kid’s Zone/Child Watch • • • • • • • •

Preschool Child Care • • •Special Needs Programs-

Youth & Adults •

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIPArt Club •

Homeschool Health & Fitness •

Preschooler/Toddler Enrichment • • •

Leader-in-Training •Mommy and Me • • •

Service Hours – Teens • • • • • • • • • • • •Special Needs Programs-

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Teen Leaders Club • • • •Teen Programs • • • • • • • • •

Youth and Government • • • • •Y Leaders Club • • •

SWIM, SPORTS AND PLAYBasketball • • • • • • • • • • •

Birthday Party Rental • • • • • • • • •Boot Camp • • • • • • •

Camp • • • • • • • • • • • •Cheerleading • •

Dance • • • •Diva Club • •

Summer B.L.A.S.T. • • • • • • • • • • • •Flag Football • • • • • •

Glee, Voice, Art, Theater • •Garden Classes-Youth

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Martial ArtsKarate/Kung Fu/Tai Chi • • • •

Soccer • • • • • • • •

Special Needs Programs-Youth & Adults •

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Swim Team • • • •

Tee Ball • •

Teen Fitness • • • • • • •

Tennis •

Triathlon •

Tumbling • •

Volleyball • • • • • •

Youth Fitness/Exercise • • • • • • •

Youth Sports - Recrational • • • • • • • • • • •

Youth Sports - Competitive • • • • •

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Family Centers Lauderhill Community YMCA 1901 NW 49th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL 33313 • 754-322-3608

L.A. Lee YMCA Family Center408 NW 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 • 954-467-2444

Weston YMCA Family Center20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327 • 954-424-9622

Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center3161 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 • 954-989-9622

Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center501 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 • 954-727-9622

Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center & Splash Park1361 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 • 954-447-7645

North Pointe YMCA Family Center7351 NW 186th Street, Miami, FL 33015 • 786-433-9622

Village of Allapattah YMCA Family Center and Preschool2370 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33142 • 305-635-9622

South Dade YMCA Family Center9355 SW 134th Street, Miami, FL 33176 • 305-254-0310

Homestead YMCA Family Center and Preschool1034 NE 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 • 305-248-5189

Upper Keys YMCA Program CenterKey Largo Community Park500 St. Croix Place, Key Largo, FL 33037 • 305-453-3422

Summer Camps

Afterschool Programs

Aquatic Centers

Healthy Aging Programs

Community Gardens

Youth Innovation Programs

Youth Sports

Association Offices

YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDAServing Broward, Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties

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ymcasouthflorida.org

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