In a world obsessed with winning, the YMCA provides a safe place for sports where children come first.  Your Tiftarea YMCA has a commitment to putting Christian principles into practice and helping your child develop to his/her full potential in mind, body, and spirit.  Winning is kept in perspective and the emphasis is placed on having fun, improving physical fitness, and learning good sportsmanship.

Parents agree the YMCA provides a great overall experience for their children.  Heather Dav...

During this time of economic hardship, many families are struggling.  Families need a place where they can come together and be active without having to worry about placing an even greater strain on an already tight budget.  In recognition of this need, your Tiftarea YMCA is now offering free child watch services with all family memberships.

Jimmy Moore, CEO, states “With the difficult economic times today, there is a need for families to be together more than ever.  We want families to be...

Looking for a great place for your child to develop a love for the game as well as character?  Your search is over.  The Tiftarea YMCA is the place for your child to gain experience in sports and good sportsmanship.  YMCA’s across the nation have been helping youth develop athletic skills and character traits for over a century now in a safe environment under the tutelage of caring volunteers.

Youth sports at the YMCA are based on seven pillars.  Everyone plays – every child is given ...

When the Tiftarea YMCA was awarded the Wal-Mart Foundation Innovation Award in May we had no idea how drastically our hearts would be touched by the Food for Thought program this summer.  The grant meant we would be able to help provide infrastructure and support to the existing USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  The Tift County Schools have long operated this program during the summers to feed a nutritious meal at summer school to those children who qualify for free and reduced lunche...