We’re kicking off our annual Strong Kids Campaign this month! The Strong Kids Campaign makes it possible for every individual and family in our community to participate in YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. We want YOU to get involved by joining the Johnson Family YMCA Volunteer Board! View our brochure for more information on the campaign or contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn how you can get involved!
Learn how to control blood pressure, decrease cholesterol, manage and prevent diabetes and much more through this 13-week weight management program. Led by our Community Health Education Department, participants will take part in this free series every Tuesday morning at 9:00am in Studio B through June 15. The program will focus on balanced eating and maintaining effective exercise habits through healthy-cooking demonstrations, group activities and spiritual support. Join ‘Your Heart Matters’ this spring and discover a healthier you! Contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information at 904.765.3589 ext 13.
The Katie Ride for Life is a premier cycling / walking event with choices of routes up to 100 miles starting and finishing on Amelia Island in Northeast Florida on April 17. The purpose of the ride is to eliminate a need for Donor Waiting Lists. Today, more than 3,700 patients listed at Florida transplant centers await life-saving organ transplants. Many of these individuals may get a second chance at life due to the generosity of those who designate themselves as organ, tissue and eye donors on Florida’s organ and tissue donor registry.
The Katie Ride for Life enables novices to serious riders to raise funds to provide organ donor education, increase donor commitment and increase awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation. The Katie Ride for Life encourages Floridians to make a positive decision about organ donation. We ride and walk for the well-being of others, for our own health…and for YOU! Contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to join the Johnson Family YMCA team today or make a donation towards the cause!
Check out our new KidZone schedule filled with fun enrichment activities to get your little ones moving while you exercise! Children will take part in outdoor eco-adventures, reading activities, arts and crafts, nutrition education and exercise. Stop by the member services desk to pick up a schedule or speak with a member services associate at 904.765.3589 for more information or to learn how you can volunteer. See the branch calendar for special activities.
Be sure to visit one of the Chili’s restaurants listed below on April 20! On this day only, Chili’s will donate 10% of all sales to our Strong Kids Campaign, but you must bring in the flyer attached below.
| Wells Road | Fleming Island |
| Regency | Oakleaf – Argyle Forest |
| St. Augustine | Mandarin – San Jose by Walmart |
| Bartram Crossing | Baymeadows by I-95 |
| Beaches / JTB | River City / Airport |
This summer, Y day camp will be better than ever! In addition to traditional camp activities like field trips, swimming, team building, games, arts & crafts and more, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your camper’s experience with a variety of specialty and skills camp options. Our camp, located at Tiger Academy for children ages 5-10 and the Johnson Family YMCA for 11 and 12 year olds, will feature guest speakers, character development, our Learn to Swim Initiative and so much more! Camp will be offered from June 21 to August 13 at locations throughout Duval County. Members join us for $65 per week and non-members join us for $85 per week. Campers will DREAM big, DISCOVER new interests, and GROW as individuals!
On May 2, more than 400 kids between the ages of 5 and 15 will race to the finish line at the First Coast Kids Triathlon. Triathlons consist of four components - swimming, biking, running and transitions. If children can swim four laps in a pool and ride their bikes for 20 minutes, they can successfully complete a kids triathlon. All race distances are set by the USAT and are designed to be challenging, yet achievable for first-timers. In fact, 80% of last year’s participants were first-timers!
Several branches throughout the First Coast will offer free training programs to get kids ready for the big day. The Johnson Family YMCA will offer a training program starting the week of March 8 on Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Join the SilverSneakers program for fun, non-physical activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the lobby. We will keep the good times going after SilverSneakers classes with Senior Volleyball, card games, line-dancing, knitting classes, Lunch & Learns and much more! Check out the branch calendar for event dates and times. Please contact Linda White at 904.765.3589 for more information. All are welcome to join!
New and improved! Members can now schedule a complimentary wellness orientation with a trained staff member for pointers on:
Sign up at the member services desk today!
For sports team scores, schedules and information, please click here.
Monday–Thursday: 5:30am-9:00pm
Friday: 5:30am-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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