YMCA of Southwest Florida Camps and Youth Programs
Bradenton YMCA, 3805 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
About
YMCA of Southwest Florida Camps and Youth Programs offers summer camp, day camp, after school child care, teen programs, and youth enrichment activities. Children and teens can take part in youth sports, recreational sports leagues, Teen leadership opportunities such as Youth in Government, and Gymnastics. The program also connects families to swim lessons, group exercise classes such as BODYPUMP™, Zumba, TRX, Pilates, Yoga, and Water Exercise classes, as well as personal training and adult fitness programs.
• Schedule: Schedule and session length vary by specific camp and youth program
The YMCA of Southwest Florida has served the community for over 50 years. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Orientations are available with professional wellness staff who are nationally-certified fitness and wellness experts.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida is a community-based, inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. It is a charitable organization that serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes and offers a scholarship program. The organization envisions itself, in partnership with others, as an intergenerational community hub with programs, services, and resources available to all persons, regardless of status or ability to pay. The YMCA recognizes the strength of diversity in school-age programs, makes every reasonable accommodation for all children’s success, and welcomes third party paraprofessionals and/or behavioral therapists to accompany children in programs. The YMCA very openly welcomes third party paraprofessionals and/or behavioral therapists to accompany children in programs, and strives to make high-quality programs accessible to all families regardless of financial situation through scholarship-based financial assistance.
Membership includes access to all 10 YMCA locations in Southwest Florida. Kids Zone programs are included while members work out, with two hours of childcare free each day while the member works out. Membership also includes special rates on recreational sports leagues, summer camp, adult fitness programs, and more, along with discounts at other area businesses through Hometown Partners. The YMCA offers a camp for every kid across the association, and camps are progressive so campers can continuously explore new adventures and responsibilities as they grow. Teen leadership opportunities such as Youth in Government and Gymnastics are offered.
Testimonials from participants and members include: “When you move so flawlessly in the water, sometimes it kind of feels like air in the water, there’s no bridge between the two. I just love that kind of feeling.” (Jim Johnson). “Every time I walk into the Y, I see a familiar smiling face. I love teaching yoga and fitness classes and building relationships with the other members.” (Abbie Charleston). “I'm confident my Y workouts and Y support and encouragement will have me in shape to mark it off and then set my sights even higher.” (Beth Wilson).
Last updated June 3, 2026.
• Schedule: Schedule and session length vary by specific camp and youth program
The YMCA of Southwest Florida has served the community for over 50 years. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Orientations are available with professional wellness staff who are nationally-certified fitness and wellness experts.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida is a community-based, inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. It is a charitable organization that serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes and offers a scholarship program. The organization envisions itself, in partnership with others, as an intergenerational community hub with programs, services, and resources available to all persons, regardless of status or ability to pay. The YMCA recognizes the strength of diversity in school-age programs, makes every reasonable accommodation for all children’s success, and welcomes third party paraprofessionals and/or behavioral therapists to accompany children in programs. The YMCA very openly welcomes third party paraprofessionals and/or behavioral therapists to accompany children in programs, and strives to make high-quality programs accessible to all families regardless of financial situation through scholarship-based financial assistance.
Membership includes access to all 10 YMCA locations in Southwest Florida. Kids Zone programs are included while members work out, with two hours of childcare free each day while the member works out. Membership also includes special rates on recreational sports leagues, summer camp, adult fitness programs, and more, along with discounts at other area businesses through Hometown Partners. The YMCA offers a camp for every kid across the association, and camps are progressive so campers can continuously explore new adventures and responsibilities as they grow. Teen leadership opportunities such as Youth in Government and Gymnastics are offered.
Testimonials from participants and members include: “When you move so flawlessly in the water, sometimes it kind of feels like air in the water, there’s no bridge between the two. I just love that kind of feeling.” (Jim Johnson). “Every time I walk into the Y, I see a familiar smiling face. I love teaching yoga and fitness classes and building relationships with the other members.” (Abbie Charleston). “I'm confident my Y workouts and Y support and encouragement will have me in shape to mark it off and then set my sights even higher.” (Beth Wilson).
Last updated June 3, 2026.
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