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The Lake Wales Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
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The Lake Wales Family YMCA provides a safe, high quality childcare for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years. Our child care services consist of Preschool, VPK, Before/After School and Summer Camp.
The YMCA Child Care programs provide a safe and fun environment for the enrichment of your child’s mind, body, and spirit. Age appropriate activities are planned and prepared weekly to support the physical development, academic enrichment and social enrichment of each child.
Our Children participate in a play-based curriculum to enhance positive development in the following areas:
- Social / Emotional
- Cognitive
- Large motor/small motor
Children have the opportunity to participate in the following activities through hands-on, active exploration:
- Dramatic & Constructive Play
- Sports & Physical Fitness
- Character Development
- Music & Movement
- Homework
- Arts & Crafts
- Board Games
- Science
- Literacy
- Swimming
- Math
- Field Trips
Our YMCA Child Care Programs place a strong emphasis on character development. We work together to ensure that all children make the appropriate choices that follow with our character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
