Parents Night Out

19 January 2012

Want a night off from your beloved children? 

Drop them off at the YMCA's Parents' Night Out! 

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month we will provide a FUN and more importantly SAFE place for your child. From 6pm-10pm your child will have the opportunity to play games, do art projects, watch movies, exercise, and much more. There will also be a special surprise guest each week. The YMCA will even provide snacks! Children under 5 years old will be in their own area unless otherwise requested.

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The Y Voice: Beads for Needs 5K

19 January 2012

Want to race to raise money for a great cause?  Do you think you could benefit from a 200yd head start?  You will have a chance to do both at the Lake Wales Family YMCA’s Beads for Needs 5K Race, which will benefit the Y’s Teen Building summer program.  It will be a night race beginning at 6:30pm on Friday, February 17^th.  The race will begin and end at Kiwanis Park.  To make things interesting every set of beads you buy will get you a 20yd head start; purchase up to ten sets of beads and get a maximum of a 200yd head start.  We will also do a free Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, February 18^th at 12pm. Runners ages 2 – 12 will need to meet downtown at the corner of Stuart and Market.  Every runner will receive an award.

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The Y Voice: Why Preschool?

19 January 2012

Do you ever ask yourself what the benefits of preschool are?  Children, as a whole, are more successful in school after attending a quality preschool.  The education they receive provides an advantage and decreases the chance of children failing and repeating grades, which could ultimately lead to low self-esteem.  Studies show that children who attend preschool fare better in grade school than children who do not.  Special education placements are lower for those who attend preschool programs.  High School graduate percentages are generally higher as a result of early education.

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The Y Voice: Lights of Love and Membership Drive

19 January 2012

2011 Lights of Love - Shining for a stronger community

On December 10, 2011, the Lake Wales Family YMCA held its 23^rd Annual Lights of Love on the shores of Lake Wailes.  Lights of Love is an opportunity for people to purchase luminaries in honor or memory of loved ones.  Local businesses can also purchase luminaries to honor their employees in appreciation for their dedication and hard work.  Well over 900 luminaries lined the bike path and were lit for the community to enjoy and browse through.

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Sporting Clays Tournament

11 January 2012

On behalf of our Board of Directors, Management and Staff, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our sponsors and participants for making this event possible. This and other fundraising events throughout the year help The Lake Wales Family YMCA in our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Your continued supports allows us to provide membership and program scholarships to individuals and families in Lake Wales and surrounding area who cannot afford but need our services. 

Our Sponsors for this upcoming event include:

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Marketing Internship Available

22 December 2011

Marketing Internship currently available for student interested in learning and participating in re-branding efforts here at The Y.  We are looking an enthusiastic, creative, proactive person who can assist us with day-to-day marketing efforts.  Preferred availability of approximately ten (10) hours per week. Communication, Business or Marketing major preferred.  Experience in Microsoft Publisher and Adobe In Design strongly desired.  Please download and complete a Volunteer Application and return to the YMCA.

Posted: December 22, 2011

Deadline: December 30, 2011

Contact: Crystan Cumbebatch     (863) 676-9441     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Children's Academy Wins Corporate Cup

06 December 2011

The Lake Wales Family YMCA is proud to announce Our Children’s Academy as the 2011 Corporate Cup Champions!  Our Children’s Academy competed against other local businesses and organizations from November 12^th – 15^th in a series of events ranging from flag football and sand volleyball, to chili cook-offs and ice cream sundae eating races. 

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Lights of Love 2011

29 November 2011

The Christmas season is fast approaching with all of it's joys and traditions.  The Lake Wales Family YMCA is proud to be part of local traditions offering it's 23rd Annual Lights of Love celebration.

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