YMCA of Northwest Florida YMCA of NWFL For Youth Development For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility

Focusing on Safety

A Leader in Aquatics Programming

A leader in aquatics for more than a century, the Y believes exercise in the water benefits all ages and fitness levels. We teach hundreds of children to swim each year - so they can enjoy the beauty of our coastal community, safely.

Working for Your Wellness

Everybody Gets Stronger

You can join anywhere, but EVERYbody belongs at the Y. We take the wellness of Northwest Florida personally and work hand-in-hand with you to help you reach your goals.

Creating Confidence

Kids Strengthen Muscles and More

In our youth programs, kids learn skills, but more importantly, they learn caring, honesty, respect and responsibility - plus the confidence to just be themselves.

For a better us.

For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Northwest Florida has served Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, creating opportunities for men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds to come together to learn, grow and thrive. Through our programs, each year more than 15,000 people have a chance to enrich their spirit, mind and body.

As the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we welcome a diverse membership that includes all ages, genders, races, religions, abilities and incomes. At the Y, you can make new friends, renew old friendships and help make Northwest Florida a better place to live. At the Y, everybody belongs!

For Youth Development

Nurturing the Potential of Every Child & Teen

For Healthy Living

Improving the Nation's Health and Well-Being

For Social Responsibility

Giving Back & Supporting Our Neighbors

Build a stronger community for all.

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Every day, we work with our members, volunteers and neighbors to bring lasting and meaningful change to Northwest Florida. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through programs that connect them with others. When you give to the Y, you create a better us.

Check Out the latest programs and events

Come learn to swing dance with us

Join us on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 pm beginning Oct. 11 to learn West Coast Swing at the Bear Levin Studer Y. Lacey will introduce patterns, timing and techniques. No partner needed. This six-week class is $50/members, $75/participants. Learn more or register.

Congratulations, Impact 100 recipients!

Congratulations to the 11 local nonprofits who were selected as 2018 Impact 100 grant recipients! Thanks to the ladies of Impact who, with this year's grants, have surpassed the $10 million giving mark. You are changing our community for the better.

help keep someone warm this winter

The Bear Levin Studer Branch is participating in the annual One Warm Coat drive, now through October 31. Donate your new and gently used coats and jackets to benefit those in need. Coats will be delivered to local agencies to distribute free of charge.

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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.