YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
Programs
Featured Programs
Summer Day Camp
No one does summer like the YMCA! Camp may look different this summer, but you can still count on the same safe, high quality, fun-filled program you have come to know and love.
Learn MoreSummer Overnight Camp
At YMCA Camp Carter Overnight Camp, campers live, play and build deep bonds with their peers. Campers must rely on the others in their cabin groups to share daily responsibilities.
Learn MoreGroup Swim Lessons
The Y invented the concept of group swim lessons, which leads us to say that there is no organization more qualified to teach your child water safety.
Learn MoreYouth Baseball
Slide into fun with baseball at the Y! Your child will learn baseball fundamentals, nurture their skills and feel the support of our volunteer coaches and a team.
Learn MorePrivate Swim Lessons
The Y offers private swim lesson instruction for all ages. Private lessons are a great way to tailor instruction to an individual’s specific needs. Whether you are a beginner wanting to become more comfortable in the water or an avid swimmer wanting to work on stroke development, we can structure a lesson for you.
Learn MoreYouth Basketball
Basketball was invented at the Y – and it still provides an excellent foundation for our future leaders. By working together on a team, kids will realize their full potential, gain self-confidence and leave the season with something worth more than a winning record.
Learn MoreYouth Football
Are you ready for some football? The Y’s football league removes the tackling but adds in extra fun and excitement for your child. Participants learn the basic skills of the game in a safe environment from our team of caring volunteer coaches who also emphasize the importance of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
Learn MoreYouth Soccer
Be goal oriented! We believe all kids have great potential – that’s why the Y gives them the opportunity to shine on and off the field in our youth sports programs, like soccer. Beyond learning more about the game, participants will gain something even more valuable: learning how to work as a team while building their self-confidence and self-worth.
Learn MoreYouth Volleyball
Got game? Hit the courts with the ones who invented the game – the Y! Children will have the opportunity to learn the basic volleyball fundamentals such as serving, setting, hitting and digging.
Learn MoreAfter School Enrichment
As the landscape of learning continues to change, the YMCA remains committed to serving you and your child through extended learning opportunities.
Learn MoreAll Programs
Diabetes Prevention
In the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program a trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a supportive, small group environment and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can benefit their health.
Learn MoreGroup Exercise Classes
Our YMCA branches offer group exercise classes that can help you reach your wellness goals and are included in your membership.
Learn MoreThe Y Feeds Kids
Hunger exists in every community. Yet, it’s easily hidden. Nationally, one in six kids are hungry, but in many communities this number is higher. In fact, 78% of Americans agree hunger exists, but don’t think it impacts their community. Learn more about what the Y is doing through our Y Feeds Kids program.
Learn MoreLivestrong at the YMCA
Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Y and LIVESTRONG® have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program for cancer survivors and those currently undergoing treatment. The program focuses on you – the whole person – not the disease.
Learn MoreNutrition Services
Our Registered Dietitian is here to help you navigate your food intake to achieve your goals. Whether you’re seeking weight loss, improved sports performance, or healthier everyday eating habits, an accredited and experienced nutrition professional can help you get there!
Learn MorePedaling For Parkinson’s
The Pedaling with a Purpose program is designed to increase mobility for those with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or recovering from a stroke, and help them maintain an active lifestyle.
Learn MorePersonal Training
We believe that everyone can reach their goals. Sure, it might take a couple months or even a couple years, but no matter how long it takes, we will be on your side through it all. We are always advocating for you, and we want to help you with the journey toward reaching your goal. But we also want to help you advocate for yourself. This is where our training program comes into action.
Learn MoreWellness at Work
Health is critical for all us and with more and more individuals spending their days in the office or sitting at a desk, promoting wellness in the workplace is increasingly important. Facilitating and supporting healthy behaviors within the workplace can have a significant and lasting positive impact on the health of your employees and their families, your organization, and the community.
Learn MoreY Warrior
Taught by our nationally certified instructors, Y Warrior is an indoor/outdoor boot camp specifically programmed to develop power, strength and endurance for all fitness levels. Using the best equipment and training protocols, expect to be challenged and pushed to achieve a better you. Plus, earn free prizes for attending classes.
Learn MoreYouth Baseball
Slide into fun with baseball at the Y! Your child will learn baseball fundamentals, nurture their skills and feel the support of our volunteer coaches and a team.
Learn MoreYouth Basketball
Basketball was invented at the Y – and it still provides an excellent foundation for our future leaders. By working together on a team, kids will realize their full potential, gain self-confidence and leave the season with something worth more than a winning record.
Learn MoreYouth Football
Are you ready for some football? The Y’s football league removes the tackling but adds in extra fun and excitement for your child. Participants learn the basic skills of the game in a safe environment from our team of caring volunteer coaches who also emphasize the importance of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
Learn MoreYouth Soccer
Be goal oriented! We believe all kids have great potential – that’s why the Y gives them the opportunity to shine on and off the field in our youth sports programs, like soccer. Beyond learning more about the game, participants will gain something even more valuable: learning how to work as a team while building their self-confidence and self-worth.
Learn MoreYouth Volleyball
Got game? Hit the courts with the ones who invented the game – the Y! Children will have the opportunity to learn the basic volleyball fundamentals such as serving, setting, hitting and digging.
Learn MoreAdult Sports Leagues
We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests aren’t just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others.
Learn MoreVolunteer to Coach
At the YMCA, all of our youth sports coaches are volunteers. If you would like to make a positive impact in a young persons life, please consider volunteering.
Learn MoreSports Complex Rentals
Looking for a place to practice and play? Check out the YMCA Sports Complex! We have plenty of green space for soccer or football, baseball fields and batting cages!
Learn MoreSports Camp
Join us for sports camp to help keep your child active this year. Youth can learn the fundamentals of a new sport, practice their skills, and make new friends while learning about teamwork.
Learn MoreAquatics Leadership Pathway
The aquatics leadership pathway builds confidence, encourages students to stay active as part of a healthy lifestyle, and allows them continue to cultivate passion in aquatic programming beyond swim lessons.
Learn MoreGroup Swim Lessons
The Y invented the concept of group swim lessons, which leads us to say that there is no organization more qualified to teach your child water safety.
Learn MorePrivate Swim Lessons
The Y offers private swim lesson instruction for all ages. Private lessons are a great way to tailor instruction to an individual’s specific needs. Whether you are a beginner wanting to become more comfortable in the water or an avid swimmer wanting to work on stroke development, we can structure a lesson for you.
Learn MoreSwim Team
Our YMCA swim team is a select, year-round competitive swim team offering certified coaching and technique instruction for youth at a certain skill level. The goal of swim team is to provide your child an opportunity to improve swimming skills in an instructional and motivational environment.
Learn MoreWater Safety
Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
Learn MoreAdventure Guides
Lost on how to connect with your kids? Start with the YMCA Adventure Guides program and make treasured, lifetime memories together! This program is a parent-child program that fosters a lifetime of understanding and companionship to strengthen the relationship between children and their parents.
Learn MoreCorporate Retreats
YMCA Camp Carter’s 360 acres is waiting to be explored and enjoyed by you and your group any time of the year! With more than five spacious meeting areas, 10 cabins, catering options, and numerous camp activities, Camp Carter has everything you need to have a fabulous time away!
Learn MoreEquestrian Classes
The YMCA Camp Carter Equestrian Center is a year round horse facility offering both English and Western progressive riding lessons. Lessons involve total horsemanship, not just riding, so come prepared to learn more. You will not only learn proper riding skills, you will learn about grooming, safety, ground skills, and how to properly care for horses.
Learn MoreOutdoor Education
Outdoor Education at YMCA Camp Carter offers a unique opportunity for students to experience classroom lessons in a hands-on natural environment. With over 360 acres including wooded areas, hiking trails, lakes, shorelines and much more we have the perfect environment to ensure kids really get to experience the great outdoors.
Learn MoreSummer Day Camp
No one does summer like the YMCA! Camp may look different this summer, but you can still count on the same safe, high quality, fun-filled program you have come to know and love.
Learn MoreSummer Overnight Camp
At YMCA Camp Carter Overnight Camp, campers live, play and build deep bonds with their peers. Campers must rely on the others in their cabin groups to share daily responsibilities.
Learn MoreTeen & Leadership Camps
Whether kids come to the Y looking to explore their interests, or for support in navigating challenges, the Y is committed to nurturing children and teens and roots for their success.
Learn MoreAfter School Enrichment
As the landscape of learning continues to change, the YMCA remains committed to serving you and your child through extended learning opportunities.
Learn MoreEarly Learning Readiness
At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success.
Learn MoreHomeschool Programs
Do you need a place for your child to engage in physical exercise as well as develop relationships with their peers? Homeschool P.E. is designed to do just that!
Learn MoreMentoring
Enrolling your child in a mentoring program is one way to ensure that they have access to a positive adult influence outside of work or school. If you’re considering a mentoring program for your child, take a look at some things you should know about children and mentoring.
Learn MoreEarly Learning Centers
From infancy to Pre-K, it is very important that children are given the opportunities to experience an environment that enables them to develop naturally and consistently. A child develops through positive adult interaction, opportunities for learning, diverse environments, nurturing and developmentally appropriate programming.
Learn MoreTraining & Certifications
At the Y, we know that a big part of keeping our communities well, is keeping them safe. We offer training and certification courses in CPR/First Aid, Babysitting, and Lifeguarding in an effort to make and keep our communities safe, not just inside of our walls.
Learn MoreYouth & Government
Youth and Government is a nation-wide YMCA program, active in nearly 40 states. Nationwide, nearly 25,000 students attend state Youth and Government conferences each year, with 3,300 adult volunteers and YMCA staff serving as adult advisors.
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