STORIES FROM YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST

Starting Healthy Habits Early with Kids Power at the Y

Kids Power in action at Skycrest Elementary SchoolIt’s about empowering kids with healthy habits while having loads of fun. It’s Kids Power! An afterschool enrichment program offered in partnersh

Pickleball Pals

Kat Orr, Kelly Westbrook and Robbie McKee pose for a photo at the John Geigle YMCA pickleball courts. Kat Orr, Kelly Westbrook and Robbie McKee are all members of the John Geigle YMCA and have f

The Gift of Giving

This year, the James P. Gills YMCA’s (Gills YMCA) togetherhood committee kicked off its Season of Giving event on November 3rd. It ended on December 9th at the annual Breakfast with Santa event. Th

Strategies for Success

Have you heard the good news? The Greater Palm Harbor YMCA has started a Chess Club led by Alex Cerqueira. Alex is a Personal Trainer at the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA and a seasoned chess enthusiast w

BTAG Thriving at Greater Ridgecrest YMCA

You hear the laughter, you hear the enthusiasm, and you hear the success of a thriving program. Welcome to Bridging the Achievement Gap (BTAG) at the Greater Ridgecrest YMCA. A free career

Self-Defense Skills & Teen Talks

Let's Talk Teens. Today, youth are exposed to unrealistic expectations through social media, cyberbullying, mental health issues, academic pressure and much more. At the John Geigle YMCA, teens are g