http://www.ecymca.org We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:22:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en YMCA of Florida Emerald Coast FORT WALTON FAMILY YMCA Meet a Fort Walton Family YMCA 100 Mile Swim Club Member… Gerald Loudermilk was born with several birth defects. Through a dedicated family and medical attention he was able to overcome most of his medical challenges. However, Gerald did have a medical condition that ... http://www.ecymca.org/latest-news/ymca-responding-to-community-needs/ Click Here for Registration From (PDF) Click Here to View Full-Size Ad (PDF) http://www.ecymca.org/latest-news/smallest-winner-contest/ Learning to swim at the YMCA is more than just stroke development. Children are taught in small groups with others of their own age and skill level to facilitate the students' socialization skills. Instructors use a child-centered approach which offers more active involvement and a better understanding of swimming, thus ... http://www.ecymca.org/blog/destin-ymca-swim-lessons/ At The Fort Walton Family YMCA, we focus on the five YMCA core values of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service. Every child gets equal playing time and we encourage fair play, positive competition and family involvement. Our goal is to enable each player to excel in that other game ... http://www.ecymca.org/sports/fort-walton-sports-calendar/ YMCA Youth Sports build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by allowing each child the chance to play at least half of each game without the pressure of competition or tryouts. Skill development and healthy lifestyles are emphasized along with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. ... http://www.ecymca.org/sports/crestview-family-ymca-sports-calendar/ YMCAs have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. In YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. Youth progressive swimming is the YMCA's third most widely offered program ... http://www.ecymca.org/blog/ftwalton-swim-lessons/ Destin Family YMCA Youth Sports Programs include Basketball, T-Ball, Soccer, and more.  Each sport is based on a developmental concept emphasizing fair play, the very essence of competition. Everyone has an equal opportunity to compete and a fair chance to win. http://www.ecymca.org/sports/destin-family-ymca-sports-calendar/ At the Walton County YMCA, we offer an incredible array of sports and programs to change and grow. We invite you to see how you and your family can enhance your life, expand your world and become healthier in the process - all in a fun and comfortable ... http://www.ecymca.org/sports/walton-county-ymca-2009-sports-program-calendar/ The Destin YMCA invites you to have a poolside birthday party your child will never forget. What can beat splashing and swimming in the pool with great friends? Our pool parties create great memories!  Choose different packages and options to make you child's party unique.  Destin YMCA ... http://www.ecymca.org/aquatics/destin-ymca-poolside-birthday-parties/ $136,000 - A Big goal that makes a Big difference The YMCA of Florida’s Emerald Coast is the leader in programs that improve quality of life and nurture the health and wellness of spirit, mind, and body. That is why our programs and services teach people of all ages the healthy ... http://www.ecymca.org/latest-news/annual-sustaining-strong-kids-campaign/