The James P. Gills branch of the YMCA is a community meeting spot for many activities. The Y offers a full gym, exercise classes for all ages, youth sports and dance programs, swimming lessons, before- and after-school child care and more. This facility has a supervised, indoor playground so that kids can play while their parents exercise. It also boasts a youth center, teen center, ropes course and several pools.
Holiday hours for this YMCA facility include:
Easter, closed
Memorial Day, 7am -6pm
July 4th, 11am - 6pm
Labor Day, 7am - 6pm
Thanksgiving, closed
November 26, 7am - 10pm
Christmas Eve, 5am - 3pm
Christmas Day, closed
New Year's Eve, 5am - 6pm
New Year's Day, 7am - 3pm
The YMCA offers many community events and activities each month. Check out the huge whiteboard in the entryway for new happenings. The YMCA also offers financial assistance to provide memberships to families facing tough times.
YMCA Camp Cristina is maintained on a 65-acre property. It provides a variety of day camp and after-school programs for children in first through 10th grade, which include health and fitness activities, sports, aquatics and camping.
The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa's Brandon chapter is located on Knights Avenue. The club's grounds contain recreational facilties, meeting rooms and a playground. The institution has been working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances to promote healthy living, self-esteem and responsibility and prepare them for life situations.