Welcome to our Y

It's a great day to join the Y - SUMMER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL IS HERE! NO JOINING FEE WHEN YOU JOIN ANY BRANCH OF THE MANATEE COUNTY Y. Special is available for a limited time! Click here to view our membership types and fees.

The Y consists of men, women and children of all ages, from all walks of life joining together to strengthen the foundations of our community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential in children, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials necessary to learn, grow, and thrive. If you are not already part of the Y family, now is the best time to join! YMCA MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Something good, something refreshing, something that could change your life forever, is waiting for you at the Y! 

Our Healthy Kids Day Event, held Saturday, April 20th at Riverwalk was a HUGE success!  We had over 75 vendors providing healthy information, food vendors, activities for kids such as inflatable rides, train ride, fishing clinic and fitness challenges throughout Riverwalk, Bradenton.  We had over 5000 people attend our event, hosted by all Manatee County Y branches.  It was truly a very success family event in Manatee County and we are sure to do it again for the community in 2014! See more pictures of our event by clicking to right, "photos and media" button!

Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who came out for a long day of hard work!  We could have not done it without you!!  Also we could not have had a successful event without our sponsors!  Thank you to our following sponsors:  

SunTrust, Bradenton Herald, Cooper Creek Dental, Joseph Placheril M.D. Pediatrics, Urgent Care Walk in Clinics, City of Bradenton, METV, Sarasota Memorial at Heritage Harbour, Fish Florida, Cornerstone Church, Shoes for the Cure, Cool Today, PRECOR, Williams Elementary School, APC Pediatrics, Braden River Animal Hospital, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Coastal Orthopedics, Signs Now, Connect your Community, Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar, Bradenton Press, Bobcat Disposal, Gettel Toyota and Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

BRANCH AND PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Summer Camp Brochure is Here! Click here to view our print friendly Camp brochure that includes SPLASH informtion, Swim Lessons, and Healthy Kids Day event.

Attention Mommies to be! New Programs for expecting parents!  The Lakewood Ranch Branch Y is offering "Toning for Two" program. Also "Post Natal Program" will be available click on the program name to read all about these great new programs at the Y!

Corporate Challenge Membership Program -  ready to invest in a membership to the Y for your employees to encourage a healthy lifestyle? Look no further, contact the branch of your choice to find out how to sign up and SAVE!  Attention past Corporate Members:  All previous corporate member programs have been discontinued.  To inquire about the new Corporate Challenge Membership Program, contact the Membership Director at the branch you are interested in attending (see staff directory for contact information). Print our flyer and get all the details!