To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Significant activities include aquatics, health & fitness and sports.

Human Services , Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities , Sports , Young Mens or Womens Associations

The baker county ymca provides athletic, aquatic and other health and wellness programs for residents of all ages in baker county, with a dedication to building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all involved as the core of the ymca movement, by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction and international understanding. We are a charitable community service organization that welcomes and includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions, regardless of their ability to pay. Our ymca was founded and is led by volunteers from our community, including volunteers who serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvements and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and education. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our "water exercise" aquatic program keeps seniors active and flexible; our "learn to swim" program helps to develop physical skills in toddlers and youth; our "open swim" program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships; our "youth sports" programs provide an opportunity to bestow the values of caring, respect, responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship, in addition to teaching preschool and lifelong healthy-living habits. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. Participants served: over 2,000