YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

At the Y, we strive to offer ways to develop a healthy lifestyle to all members of our community. Our offerings in this area range from nutrition, to recovery from illness, to learning how to be physically active; through programs designed for the whole family.

Get Up and Go by Children’s Health

This is a 10-week physician referred childhood obesity prevention program for the whole family. Classes meet one time per week for 90 minutes. The program is FREE to participants; paid for by Children’s Health and includes a family membership to the Y for up to 20 weeks.

F.I.T. for Health (Families in Training)

An 11-week childhood obesity prevention program that focuses on children making better nutritional choices along with positive parenting skills. The program is FREE thanks to funding received from United Way and the Dallas YMCA Metropolitan Board of Director’s Annual Campaign. The program includes a family membership to the Y for up to 4 months. As part of FIT for Health, participants will receive:

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YMCA’s DPP)

For adults diagnosed with or at risk of developing type-2 diabetes. The 25-session program is facilitated by nationally trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you learn the skills you need to develop lasting healthy habits. Each class is 60 minutes. The program includes a 16-week adult membership to the Y.

YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

Research shows that monitoring your blood pressure twice monthly over four months can lower your blood pressure. This program teaches the proper methods of taking your own blood pressure and recording it. This is a FREE program and includes a 4-month adult membership to the Y.

Kamp K’aana

A residential camp experience for youth ages 11-15 who are above the 95th percentile for BMI. Campers enjoy a two-week camp experience with sessions on healthy eating and physical activity.