Thank you for visiting the James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA's website

Since opening its doors in the early 1950's, the Johnson Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of Jacksonville's culturally diverse north side. We, the staff and volunteers are committed to making it a center point of the community. The north side area is currently under going a tremendous change in population growth, with a goal to bringing its current and new residents together and forming a very strong community. We believe that the Johnson Family YMCA will be a vital part of this growth. We are more than just a place to work out; we are a place of fellowship and building lasting relationships.

The Johnson Family YMCA offer programs for all ages. Some of these programs include: youth sports, teen programs, floor aerobics, aqua aerobics, group cycling, fitness center, senior programs and much more.

The Johnson Family YMCA has long been a part of the Jacksonville community and continues to build on a rich tradition of service. We look forward to a bright future and we hope you will consider becoming a part of it by joining the YMCA and our Johnson family.

Sincerely,
Phillip B. Bryant
Vice President

COME VISIT OUR FACILITY!

The Johnson Family YMCA completed a two million dollar renovation project of our facility in 2005. We are so pleased to have a beautiful new building, which now includes a wellness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and new aerobics and cycling studios to help you meet your health goals. We are also pleased to have new adult men and women locker rooms with showers, multipurpose meeting room and a new teen center with an internet ready computer lab. We also have expanded lighted parking areas, and we continue to have a wonderful outdoor pool and a completely renovated gymnasium.

College Scholarship Opportunities and Helpful Links!
See our Teens Page.

 

"CALL ME MISTER" PROGRAM LOOKING FOR MALE TEACHERS!

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina 's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The program is a collaboration between Clemson University and four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University.

The project provides:

· Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges.

· An academic support system to help assure their success.

· A cohort system for social and cultural support.

Visit http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details or call (800) 640-2657.

Click here to learn about our Black Achievers Program

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