Ymca Of Southwest Florida Inc

Healthy living: the y is committed to improving america's health and well-being, community by community. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, over 4,099 people visit our ymca daily and are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with chronic disease and obesity, families wrestle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, back-grounds, abilities and income levels.this year we provided $391,180 in financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate. These people benefit from over 881 group fitness classes offered weekly. Wellness programs are extremely useful to participants recovering from other illnesses and injuries as well. Programs such as livestrong, enhanced fitness, moving for better balance and our parkinson's wellness programs further benefit community members that need additional support and personalized wellness.additionally, we have youth and adult sports programs. Close to 8,240 sports clinics, teams, and leagues were hosted by ymca sports programs. Sports leagues are offered to children ages three years through eighteen years in soccer, basketball, tee-ball, baseball, flag football, volleyball, and martial arts. Aquatics and gymnastics are two of our other sports departments. Programs and classes are offered in these sports in competitive and non-competitive environments. 4,198 people learned to swim in our aquatics program. The competitive swim team had 126 participants in 2024. The gymnastics department offers instruction in dance, cheerleading, rock climbing and gymnastics to kids from pre-school age to teenagers.

Sky academy consists of 2 public charter middle schools in the sarasota county school district that focus on the whole child. Sky academy holds high academic standards and a focus on health, wellness and nutrition. Sky academy englewood is a-rated; sky academy venice is b-rated. Highly qualified teachers infuse health and wellness in all of our core classes and students focus on a lifetime of learning and wellness. All of our teachers are qualified and many hold advanced degrees. All students are held to a high standard with a major focus on personal growth. In the 2024-2025 school year, 653 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students were enrolled at our charter schools - 313 at sky academy venice and 340 at sky academy englewood.