Marco YMCA in the NewsStaff2021-05-14T14:57:51-04:00

THE YMCA OF SOUTH COLLIER IN THE NEWS

Exercise and Creativity Mark Y’s Healthy Kids Day

Pre-school children had plenty of fun and stimulating activities on tap this past weekend as the YMCA of South Collier (Marco Y) staged its annual Healthy Kids Day.… Read More

YMCA Healthy Kids Day Marco Island

Putting Down Earth Day Roots at the Y

Earth Day came and went this past April 22, but over at the YMCA of South Collier (Marco Y) it will be remembered as a special day for years to come.

That’s because about 40 youngsters in the Y’s afterschool program helped plant two robust young fruit trees in the vegetable garden behind the Youth Development Center…. Read More

Earth Day YMCA Marco Island

Marco YMCA’s Nine New Pickleball Courts Officially Open

In a sense, Marco’s YMCA of South Collier got a one-up on Covid-19 this past week with the official opening of nine brand-new pickleball courts…. Read More

YMCA Marco Island Pickleball Courts

Marco Y News Archives

7/18/2019 Y Program Reinvents Etiquette in the Modern Age

6/6/2019 New Y trainer: Natalie Durand brings experience and positive outlook to the table

5/29/2019 Community Foundation of Collier County awards $2.4 million in grants

5/28/19 YMCA preschoolers take the next step

5/28/19 Taste of Marco Returns to the Esplanade

5/21/19 Young students learn water, boating safety

5/10/19 Healthy Kids Day fits Marco Y’s Philosophy

5/6/19 Education, awareness behind ‘Healthy Kids Day’

4/29/19 Taste of Marco: Islanders flock to Esplanade for end of season party

4/26/19 Preview: Taste of Marco is Sunday

4/11/19 Grant to Y Will Help Promote Water Safety

4/9/19 Springboard to water safety: Marco Y program to benefit community

3/19/19 ‘Mutts & Martinis’: Big crowd for Y’s annual event

3/18/19 Literacy and life lessons: Y Reads boosts young students’ potential

3/14/19 Through collaboration, David Lawrence Center expands service to Marco Island

3/1/2019 9th Tour de Marco Was a Real Community Effort

2/25/2019 Tour de Marco: Cyclists cover island in Sunday morning ride

2/18/2019 Dads and daughters enjoy annual Y dance

2/15/2019 Dads & Daughters Enjoy Annual Y Dance

2/15/2019 Tour de Marco Rides Again

2/15/2019 Looking Back at Looking Forward

2/12/2019 Marco Y kicks off major ‘Give Where You Live Collier’ fundraiser

2/7/2019 Marco Y presidents reunite at special function and tour

2/3/2019 Just swimmingly: Y dinner raises funds for water safety

2/1/2019 New Location for Lunch with Friends

1/30/2019 Big Boost for Y’s Water Safety Programs

1/17/2019 Making a Difference: Marco Y’s support for chronic disease

12/19/2018 The Giving Tree: Marco YMCA provides Christmas to those who may otherwise go without

12/19/2018 Photos: YMCA Giving Tree, 2018

12/14/2018 More than 100 golfers attend the annual Greater Marco Family YMCA golf tournament

11/30/2018 Dinner with a difference: Marco Y students treat parents to super soup and salads

11/9/2018 Y early learning director honored

10/26/2018 Marco Y launches ‘Heart Fit’ program

10/19/2018 Marco Y tourney is set for Dec. 8

10/4/2018 Marco YMCA honored with civic proclamation

9/27/2018 Making a Difference: Giving back, in so many ways

9/20/2018 Marco Y embraces Fall Prevention Day

9/12/2018 Protect Loved Ones From Falls

9/7/2018 YMCA Opens 24-Hour Fitness Center

8/17/2018 Theater Camp: Courtroom Spoof Raises Chuckles Galore

8/15/2018 Social Scene: YMCA volleyball champs

8/14/2018 Campers Experience Chinese Culture and Language

8/9/2018 Former NFL Players Put Y Campers through their Paces

8/6/2018 Dealing with diabetes: Kids attend special camp at the Marco YMCA

6/28/2018 Greater Marco Family YMCA Summer Basketball Camp

6/13/2018 Marco Y camps blend creativity, learning and physical activities

6/1/2018 Realistic Role Playing: Marco Y stages youth in government session at MICMS

5/25/2018 Selfies, Screen Time and Internet Addiction: Documentary Film Looks for Solutions

5/24/2018 Mini-grads to the fore: Marco Y sends its preschool students off to kindergarten in style

5/14/2018 Karate in New Hands at the Marco Y

5/10/2018 Swim Lessons Create Confident Swimmers

5/10/2018 Screenagers: Growing up in the digital age

4/28/2018 Burning calories for fun: Healthy Kids Day at the Y attracts 150 youngsters

4/8/2018 Taste of Marco: Marco Island has a ‘taste’ for fine food al fresco

4/8/2018 Hundreds of Hungry Islanders Flock to Taste of Marco

4/23/2018 Marco YMCA: On the lookout for lifeguards

4/15/2018 DRINKS AND DOGGIES: PEOPLE AND (MOSTLY) THEIR PETS MAKE EVENT A HIT

2/27/2018 Buying into health rather than buying into medicine

2/27/2018 Handlebars Over Paradise: Cyclists cover island in Tour de Marco
2/7/2018 Marco YMCA: New welcome and wellness center officially opens

2/6/2018 Marco Island Noontime Rotary announces first two Spirit award winners

2/25/2018 Former Olympian shares life lessons

2/25/2018 Counterpunch to Parkinson’s: Program aims at improving quality of life

1/14/2018 Picking up on pickleball populatiry: Growing program at the Y prompts court addition plans

12/4/2017 Rarin’ to go: New staff members boost Y’ fitness instructor ranks

11/17/2017 Chipping in to change lives: Plans underway for Y’s golf tourney

9/28/2017 Young students benefit from Y normalization efforts

9/21/2017 Marco Y rebounds after setbacks: Help from afar eases the burden

9/5/2017 A head start for those in need: Y outreach program helps struggling children

8/15/2017 Back to after-school: Marco Y bridges gap for working parents

8/10/2017 Expansion kicks off at Marco YMCA; $750,000 project should be completed by November

7/31/2017 Social Mingling as Therapy: Group of visiting children with autism spend time at Marco Y

7/25/2017 Meet the Marco YMCA’s New Chief Development Officer

7/11/2017-In their element: Local karate students celebrate medal haul at national champs

7/5/2017-Free lunches with a cool catch: Marco Y, Family Church food pantry introduces senior outreach program

6/23/2017-Spirited Marco Y start to summer: ‘Big Bang’ Fridays and specialty camps add to attractions

5/28/2017-Work(out) & play: Marco Y brings in truckload of new fitness machines

5/19/2017-Safety in the spotlight: Students benefit from annual boating safety program

5/5/2017-Greater Marco Family YMCA gears up for summer camps

4/28/2017-Growth spurt: Marco Y, Optimist Club collaborate in Youngster: fruit ‘n veg project

4/4/2017-Marco Y Appeals for Car, Boat Donations

4/17/2017-This Weekend: Taste of Marco Showcases Local Chefs’ Best

3/24/2017-Pooches on parade: Mutts ‘n Martinis evening set for March 29

3/30/2017-Mutts & Martinis: Dogs and owners pack Esplanade

3/22/2017-Hands on experience: Marco dragon boat rookies enjoy the real thing

3/10/2017-Digging in for fitness: Dragon boat paddlers practice for the real thing at the Y

3/1/2017-She’s #1: Marco swimmer Maddy Burt making national waves

2/22/2017-Willing, and more than able: Y Volunteer Fritzi Holmes Redefines the Word Energy

1/23/2017-Marco Y’s big night: $750 expansion announced

1/19/17-Sports greats spread messages of faith: Marco Y hosts meet-and-greet inspirational evening

1/19/17- Daytime Bingo at Y now in full swing

1/17/17- Gaining momentum: Y kicks off second pilot program to lose weight, feel great

1/3/17- Sports Legends Bound for Marco Y

12/14/16- Picking the pace: New Y personal trainer brings in walk/run program

12/7/16- Marco Y opens up ‘First Splash’ swim program

12/6/16-Southwest Florida golf: Events calendar, instruction

11/27/16-Y brings internationally lauded diet option to Marco

11/16/16-Chipping in for a worthy drive: Y golf tourney benefits financial assistance program

11/2/16-Net gain: Y introduces tennis cross-training twist to special fitness programs

10/28/16-Passero’s Passion, Experience, Boost Marco Y

10/19/16-Y’s youth center honored with building award: Sand Dollar given for design and finished product

10/12/16- On the road to a better future: Roads repair a direct result of Y Bread Run volunteer

10/10/16- Motivate and stimulate: Marco Y’s ASPIRE after-school program back in full swing

9/30/16- Marco Y ‘bread run’ fills hungry stomachs: East Naples’ families benefit from Publix and Starbuck’s generosity

9/30/16- Promoting reading, one session at a time: Y Reads literacy program helps students grasp English nuances

9/12/16- Y’s youth fitness goals take root: Program to extend to after-school students

9/1/16- Working out in near weightlessness: Y’s aqua programs easier, but effective

8/24/16- YMCA welcomes new sculpture: Charitable donor replaces turtle after buying original

7/19/16-Marco Y Educational Series: Caregivers also need care

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