Our History
Since 1920, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has been effectively meeting the holistic needs of St. Petersburg’s residents through programs developed in direct response to the ever-changing needs and realities of our community. Over more than a century, our Y has developed a highly-effective, self-reflective planning model that ensures all proposed programs align with our mission, organizational capacity and the needs of our community.
Today, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg operates facilities across the Greater St. Petersburg and Largo communities:
- YMCA Wellness Centers are full-service branches that offer a diverse and unique array of programs for people of all ages including personal training, group exercise, youth sports, aquatics, childcare, summer camps and more.
- YMCA Resource Centers strive to bring our community together through offerings like afterschool academic and art programs, open computer lab, fitness classes, summer camps, financial education for adults and other community outreach.
- YMCA Preschool Academies focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, offering state-licensed, full day childcare for ages 2 months - 5 years.
- School Age Locations throughout southern Pinellas County offer the YMCA Before-and-Afterschool Program, which provides a unique curriculum with educational and character building resources that provide children with knowledge, guidance and encouragement.
