YMCA Branch Name

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Welcome to the

Lake Wales Family YMCA

The Lake Wales Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitnessfamily 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.


NEWS FROM THE Y

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.




On December 10, 2011 the shores of Lake Wailes will be illuminated with over 1000 bags in honor or in memory of many.  This holiday tradition is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to recognize loved ones.  Each luminary is $2.00, $5.00 for three or $37.50 for 25.  ll proceeds will help fund the Lake Wales Family YMCA Scholarship program.  In 2010, our Y gave over $119,000 in scholarships and subsidies, providing over 700 children, teens and adults the opportunity to participate in programs. 


Each luminary will be lettered with the name of the person you wish to honor or remember, arranged in alphabetical order around Lake Wailes.  The luminaries will be lit at 5:00pm and will burn throughout the evening.


We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year



The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.