YMCA Programs
All YMCA programs are tools YMCAs use to accomplish their mission, achieve their vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, and reinforce the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. YMCAs also use an asset-building approach in their work. Each association is different, reflecting the needs of the local community. Your YMCA may or may not offer a particular kind of program. These programs may, but will not necessarily, include:
Adventure Guides
strengthening the relationships between parents and children
Aquatics
swim lessons, scuba, water fitness, national competitive swimming and many others
Arts and humanities
writing, performing, visual and more
Camping
day, overnight, outdoor education and more
Child Care
infant, toddler, preschool, school-age and other combinations
Community Development
job training; drug abuse prevention; economic development programs and more
Family
family nights, support groups and programs, and more
Health and Fitness
group exercise, strength training, walking, yoga, personal fitness and more
Older Adults
health and fitness, social clubs, volunteering, and more
Scuba
the history of national dive training in the U S began with the development of the YMCA Scuba Program.
Sports
for youth and adults in basketball, soccer, baseball/T-ball and more
Teen Leadership
clubs, adventure programs, Black Achievers, Earth Service Corps, Leader Clubs, Hi-Y, Youth and Government, Model United Nations, middle school programs and more
Fees will also vary. YMCAs offer financial assistance to include people who cannot afford the full fees for membership and program. Get involved! Find the Y nearest to you. It's always best to call first; YMCAs often add new programs so they can meet local needs and be ever more effective in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.