Kids Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the American Obesity Association,
"Teaching healthy behaviors at a young age is important...behaviors involving physical activity and nutrition are the cornerstone of preventing obesity in children and adolescents."
The YMCA of Florida's First Coast is committed to knocking out childhood obesity through healthy fitness and nutrition programs in all of our family YMCAs. Contact your local branch for more information about kids wellness programs and youth sports.
Day Camp
When school's out, kids still need a place to go. During the summer, the YMCA offers Day Camp in more than 30 program locations throughout the First Coast. Some branches offer day camp during other school breaks as well.
 For more information, check with the YMCA branch nearest you or
download the Camp Guide here
Camp Immokalee
 Camp Immokalee is an overnight camp for boys and girls which sits on 125 acres of forest located on the north shore of Lake Brooklyn near Keystone Heights, Florida. The camp's facilities include both developed and natural areas. All cabins are air-conditioned. Additional camp features include a 25-yard pool, rifle, BB and archery ranges, outdoor gymnasium, game fields, playground and a 12-stall barn with riding ring. The Gill Family Chapel and Arts & Crafts building are used in daily activities.
Click here for New Camp Immokalee Video
For more information, visit www.CampImmokalee.org.
NEW! ZIP LINE
Check our the NEW 300 ft Zip Line! A zip line consists of a
pulley suspended on a
cable mounted on an incline. The new zip line at Camp Immokalee will
teach children team building skills, character development, and about personal
accomplishment.
 
Are you Camp Immokalee Alumni? Find out what's going on, register for our
on-line newsletter at
http://www.campimmokalee.org/alumni.asp.
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Camp Immokalee Business Office
10415 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
PrYme Time Activities
Jessie duPont Programs Calendar
Summer Day Camp
Click here
for 2008 Camp Guide
Vacation and Holiday Camp
The First Coast YMCA offers holiday and vacation camps for those times when
school is out and Mom and Dad are at work. Make sure your camper is having fun
and making friends all year round. Call your local YMCA to ask about vacation
camps that promise the fun of summer camp all year long.
Available at:
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KidZone
A fun environment for infants through age 11. While the parents work out, the kids play, do crafts, and more!
Available at:
PrYme Time
When work and school schedules don't mix, it's PrYme Time! We offer before and after school childcare at elementary schools. Children enjoy healthy snacks, weekly arts & crafts projects, indoor and outdoor games, homework time, character development and more in a safe, supportive environment that promotes the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
For locations and more information, contact the branch featuring PrYme Time nearest you:
Preschool
YMCA preschool childcare is high-quality, state licensed care that helps the whole child grow. Most Ys include such subjects as international education, health and fitness, environmental awareness, school readiness, diversity, and values education in their curriculum. YMCA preschool childcare is affordable. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.
Available at:
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Youth sports programs at the YMCA of Florida's First Coast emphasize good sportsmanship, teamwork, character values, and fellowship with others – all while working to teach and develop fundamental skills.
 We do not have try-outs or cuts... we are not concerned with winning and losing, keeping score, or league standing... everybody plays at least half of the game. In attempting to meet the individual needs of participants, the rules of our particular programs are molded and sometimes modified from the actual rules of the sport. Overall, our goal is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Basketball, flag-football, soccer, swim team and more... all sports programs are designed to make each player a winner in his or her own right. Parents are encouraged to become referees and youth sports coaches at the YMCA, to make youth sports a family affair.
Please call your local YMCA location to find out more about youth sports seasons and sign-ups or visit our
Youth Sports
website.
Financial assistance is available for all sports programs.
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The Y Guide programs have a long history of providing children ages 3 and up and their parents with opportunities for good times, learning and mutual understanding. In the Y-Adventure Guide Programs, a parent and child meet with other parents and children teams in a small group called a tribe. Tribes get together for tribal meetings or participate in fun and educational outside activities.
For more information on Adventure Guides, please visit
www.timucuan.org.
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The YMCA of Florida's First Coast offers various classes to help you develop your spirit, mind and body. These include swimming lessons, karate, dance, gymnastics, and more! Check with your branch to find out what is available.
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