Barco-Newton Family YMCA
Senior Day
Join us at the Y for National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Friday, May 25. We will be celebrating by the pool from 9:30-11:30am with an Aqua Aerobics class, Tanita Screenings, healthy snacks and More. Bring your friends who aren't current members and enter to win a prize! To learn more, visit Member Services.
You Can Take Control
Did you know that 1 in 3 adult Americans is at high risk for diabetes? Our Diabetes Prevention Program is a 24-session class to help participants learn about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. A new class is launching at the Dye Clay Family YMCA on Friday, May 25. For more information or to see if you qualify, visit Member Services or contact Lisa Peabody.
Summer Day Camp
We know kids work hard during the school year and look forward to the arrival of summer. So, when the last bell rings, head to the Y for Summer Day Camp, where kids of all ages will develop new skills, discover a new adventure and make new friends along the way. For more information on camp and special offers, stop by Member Services.
Half-Day Camps
Keep your little athlete active while developing sports skills and confidence with our Summer Sports Camps. We offer a variety of sports to choose from with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun. All camps run 9:00-12:00pm. Cost is $60 for members, $120 for program participants and $30 for Summer Day Camp participants. Registration is available at Member Services.
| June 10 – 15 | Gymnastics |
| June 18 – 22 | Volleyball |
| July 9 – 13 | Cheer |
| July 16 – 20 | Volleyball |
| July 23 – 27 | Basketball |
| July 30 – Aug 3 | Gymnastics |
Kingfish Swim Team
The Clay County Kingfish, the Dye Clay and Barco-Newton Ys summer swim team, is a great way for kids to improve their swimming technique, develop their stroke and improve endurance while working together on a team. Registration for our 2012 team is now available online or at Member Services. Download and print out our registration form in the download center to the right. For more information, stop by Member Services.
Learn to Swim at the Y
Join us at the Y this spring to swim here and stay afloat. Our youth swim lessons teach personal water safety, stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth skills to help kids feel more confident and safe in and around the water. Check out our interactive flow chart to see your child's swim level. Registration is available online or by visiting Member Services. You can also download an information sheet in the download center to the right.
Community Partner of the Year
The Clay County School District is the 2011 recipient of the YMCA of Florida's First Coast E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Community Partner of the Year. The district received the award at the second annual Y-Bash. We honored the school district for its nearly 30-year relationship with the Y and its commitment to enrich the lives of Clay County students and their families. Together with the Y, all 26 of Clay County elementary schools provide quality, affordable and accessible before and after school child care for more than 1,400 students.