World Service–Funded Programs

Recreation, Camping & the Arts

YMCAs around the world organize camping, recreation and arts programming to promote the physical, mental, social and spiritual growth of participants. YMCA programs promote leadership skills, self-confidence, a respect for diversity and are an outlet for creative expression.

Case Study

The YMCA of Armenia

Since its beginning, the Armenian National Union of YMCAs has designed programs to provide social, psychological and informal educational services to children, adolescents and families, with special emphasis on families in need.

Since 1995, the YMCA of Armenia has offered several camp programs featuring educational and sports activities for refugee, disabled and orphaned children. The success of these programs is due to the YMCA’s method of dedicating time to the personal development of its young staff. In turn, the camp experience provides disadvantaged children with new hope for a better future. To read more, click here.

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