Military Outreach

You do so much to keep our country safe.
It’s our turn to give back to you.

As an affiliate of the Armed Services YMCA, the First Coast YMCA strengthens our military family by providing programs and services to the young men and women of all six armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.

All military service members past and present can try the Y for FREE in November!

Proof of service is required. Call or visit your Y for details.

See other events and happenings around town thanks to our Military Outreach Partner, VyStar Credit Union: View Events

Thanks to generous donors across the First Coast and grant-funding, our YMCA is able to offer exclusive membership rates for active duty members of the armed forces (including National Guard and Reservists), veterans and their families.

You’ll save up to up to $57/month on membership fees, plus we’ll waive your joining fee (up to $100 savings). You can choose one First Coast YMCA location or get access to all locations on the First Coast.

Monthly Rates

RATES BY RANK AND UNIT TYPE

ADULT

HOUSEHOLD 1

HOUSEHOLD 2

SENIOR
BRANCH
FFC
BRANCH
FFC
BRANCH
FFC
BRANCH
FFC
(E1–E5) $38 $48 $58 $63 $68 $73 – –
(E6–E9) $53 $63 $73 $78 $83 $93 – –
(O1-O4) $53 $63 $73 $78 $83 $93 – –
(O5-O9) $63 $73 $83 $88 $93 $103 – –
(W1-W5) $53 $63 $73 $78 $83 $93 – –
Veteran – Any Prior Service $53 $63 $73 $78 $83 $93 $53 $63
Retired $48 $58 $68 $73 $78 $88 $48 $58
Purple Heart $38 $48 $58 $63 $68 $73 $38 $48
Gold Star Family $38 $48 $58 $63 $68 $73 $38 $48

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Active Military Families can save up to 30% per week on Summer Day Camp and up to $225 per week on Summer Overnight Camp Immokalee!

The chart below shows how much military families can save each week, not how much they’ll pay.

E1-E5 (and Gold Star Families) E6 and above Any prior service
Summer Day Camp
Weekly Savings		 30% 10% 10%
Overnight Camp
Weekly Savings		 $225 $150 $100

Operation Hero is a FREE program for ACTIVE DUTY military children in 1st – 6th grade. This program is designed to help students cope and adjust to the unique challenges of military life, such as frequent moves and deployment separation. Afterschool Care/Early Learning – 20% discount (E1-5 families only).
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Operation Little Learners is an interactive education program for parents & their children ages 18 months to 3 years. Parents learn to be the primary educator of their child with tools to enhance child development & early learning, as well as parent-child bonding.

For more information, contact Eric Hernandez at ehernandez@fcymca.org.

Operation Strong & Ready (OSR) is the Y’s new wellness program specially designed for service members to prepare them to operate at peak performance and pass their branch’s fitness test. OSR is an 8-week program (one hour twice a week) led by certified First Coast YMCA wellness coaches and personal trainers. Now offering a veteran version of this program that focuses on general physical and mental wellness.

Get outside and explore nature in your local community! On our Sierra Club Military Outdoor Adventures, you’ll grow your community close to home with others who have also served. Plus, according to the CDC, “Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy.” Spend some time in nature so you can take a pause, clear your mind, and focus on the things that matter most to you.

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For more information contact:

Eric Hernandez
Military Outreach Program Coordinator
ehernandez@fcymca.org
904.261.1080

The challenges they face to provide safety and security of our nation is immense. Join us in giving back to them.

As an Armed Services YMCA affiliate, we provide specialized programs and services for military members, veterans and their families on the First Coast.

Supporting Their Sacrifice


At the First Coast Y, it is our vision to become the most military friendly YMCA in the country by offering programs and services that directly benefit the military, veterans and their families in the communities we serve.

Program Needs

  • $1M annually for scholarships
  • $50,000 to support our Back-to-School Bash
  • $10,000 to support our Afterschool Care & Early Learning programs
  • $1,500 to support our Military Wellness program
  • $500 to support a Junior Enlisted family with a YMCA membership

These donations will help us serve active duty and veteran families through membership scholarships and ensure access to programs that help them stay healthy, active and connected.

Funding will also help the Y meaningfully resource its facilities and spaces in order to best serve the needs of program participants.

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We’re grateful for our Military Outreach Partner – VyStar Credit Union.