Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Community Hub for Wellness, Youth Development & Social Responsibility
The YMCA of South Florida has been a cornerstone of community development for over a century, dedicated to fostering healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our mission centers on strengthening communities through inclusive programs that address youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We provide access to fitness facilities, aquatics, camps, afterschool care, and wellness initiatives, serving individuals from six months to 100 years old. With 200+ programs and seven family centers across South Florida, we prioritize accessibility through financial assistance, ensuring no one is excluded due to income. Our impact includes over 3.5 million life-changing moments annually, including 50,000 water safety classes and 8,000 afterschool participants.We collaborate with local partners to address critical needs like childhood drowning prevention and veteran support, reflecting our commitment to Judeo-Christian principles of care and respect. Our team of certified professionals delivers personalized services, from personal training to adaptive recreation, while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities. Through events like the Veterans Day Salute and Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, we honor community values and cultural heritage. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on donations and volunteers to sustain our mission-driven work, ensuring long-term community transformation.
Services
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Summer Camps
Swim Lessons
Afterschool Programs
Aquatic Fitness
Youth Sports Leagues
Community Events
Preschool Programs
Veteran Support
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 200+ programs serving all ages from six months to 100 years old
- Our 7 family centers provide state-of-the-art facilities across South Florida
- We've delivered $1 million in financial aid to veterans and military members
- Over 50,000 water safety and drowning prevention classes taught annually
- Certified professionals lead fitness, aquatics, and youth development programs
What people say
Great for families
Excellent swim lessons
Supportive community
Quality childcare
Experienced trainers
Services
Group Fitness Classes
We offer over 50 group fitness formats including Les Mills, Zumba, SilverSneakers, and cycling. Our classes cater to all fitness levels with experienced instructors guiding participants through strength, cardio, and flexibility workouts. Members enjoy unlimited access to yoga, Pilates, and water aerobics at all seven family centers across South Florida.
Summer Camps
Our summer camps provide structured activities for children aged 6-16 with daily literacy instruction and recreational programs. Campers participate in sports, nature exploration, and leadership training while preventing summer learning loss. We serve 67,500 children annually through day camps and specialty programs at multiple locations.
Swim Lessons
We teach water safety and swimming skills to 50,000+ individuals annually through certified instructors. Our programs include infant swim lessons, competitive swim teams, and adaptive aquatics for special needs participants. The 'Swim for Jenny' initiative provides free lessons to underserved communities across South Florida.
Afterschool Programs
Our licensed afterschool care serves 8,000 children annually with homework help, recreational activities, and nutritious meals. Programs operate at five locations across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, providing safe environments for academic support and social development until 6:30 PM daily.
Personal Training
Certified personal trainers develop customized workout plans for individual goals using 1:1 coaching or small group sessions. We offer specialized programs in strength training, weight loss, and mind-body wellness with nationally certified instructors across all family center locations.
Questions
What membership options are available at YMCA of South Florida?
We offer individual, family, and household memberships with access to all seven family centers. Options include 24/7 access, limited-hour plans, and senior discounts. Financial assistance is available for qualifying individuals.
Do you provide childcare services?
Our licensed afterschool programs serve children aged 5-12 with homework help and recreational activities until 6:30 PM. We also offer summer camps and preschool programs at multiple locations across South Florida.
What fitness classes are included with membership?
Members enjoy unlimited access to 50+ weekly classes including Zumba, Les Mills, SilverSneakers, yoga, and cycling. Specialized programs for older adults and adaptive fitness options are available at all family centers.
How does the YMCA support the local community?
We provide $1 million annually in financial aid, 50,000 water safety classes, and 8,000 afterschool slots. Our initiatives include veteran support, food distribution through La Bodega, and scholarship programs for underserved populations.
Are there swimming pools at YMCA locations?
All seven family centers feature outdoor pools with lap swim times and water aerobics. The Pembroke Pines Aquatic Center offers competitive swim programs. Lifeguard-certified pools operate seasonally with family swim hours.
What youth sports programs do you offer?
We provide basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, and gymnastics leagues for children aged 3-18. Our sports academy develops individual skills while emphasizing teamwork and character values through certified coaching staff.
Reviews (4)
Linda Sanchez
Nov 18, 2021
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Great experience- variety of machines and classes and an app to keep it all at your fingertips. Clean and safe.
David Temple
Nov 17, 2021
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My wife and I attended a wedding last week in Miami and worked out nearly the entire week. This Y is pretty handsome compared to most. The front desk personnel is extra nice and helpful. My only complaint? Update some of the free weights and machinesthat saw their glory days years ago. Thanks Y!
Phil Giganti
Oct 13, 2021
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Beautiful facility with state of the art equipment from weights, exercise machines and a fantastic staff of personnel trainers. Kid oriented as well with a full basketball ball gym, summer camps and day care.
Ximena Giraldo
Oct 03, 2021
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Big fan of this gym. The staff is great - very kind and all around good energy when you walk through the doors. The classes have a variety for any level of fitness and wonderful options for the kiddos i.e. sports leagues, after school, and love the daycare option for when I don't have a sitter. Plus it's very nostalgic for me having the best memories of my youth take place at the Y with my family. This will be my forever gym!
