Young Mens Christian Assn Westport

THE WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

OUR PROGRAM AND SERVICE OFFERINGS: WE DELIVERED ON OUR MISSION THROUGH THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED AT THE WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA. HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL: THE ASSOCIATION VIEWS HEALTH HOLISTICALLY: A HEALTHY PERSON HAS UNITY OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. THE ASSOCIATION HAS IDENTIFIED THE GROWING NATIONAL OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY AS A CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY BY SETTING REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS PROMOTE INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF ESTEEM. WE SERVE ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, NATIONALITIES AND RELIGIONS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS: AQUATICS WATER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES; AQUA-FITNESS; HYDRO-THERAPY; COMPETITIVE SWIMMING ALL STAFF CPR AND FIRST-AID TRAINED; LIFE GUARDS RED CROSS LIFE GUARD CERTIFIED; GENERAL INSTRUCTORS RED CROSS LIFE GUARD CERTIFIED OR WSI CERTIFIED MAHACKENO OUTDOOR CENTER: SIX-LANE OUTDOOR POOL OPEN FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY AND USED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMING. FITNESS PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE FITNESS CENTER INCLUDES FULL COMPLEMENT OF CIRCUIT AND FREE WEIGHT EQUIPMENT; SEPARATE AREA FOR STRETCHING AND FLOOR EXERCISES FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE AEROBICS, CARDIO WORKOUTS, PILATES, CYCLING, WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOLISTIC NUTRITION COUNSELING, WEIGHT LOSS, YOGA PROGRAMS GEARED TO CHILDREN, TWEENS/TEENS, ADULTS AND SENIORS INCLUDING STRENGTH TRAINING, CONDITIONING, RACQUET SPORTS ALL STAFF ARE CPR CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED/CERTIFIED IN THEIR SPECIALTY AREA SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES FROM TODDLERS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND SAFETY CERTIFIED COACHES IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND HELP STUDENTS EXCEL WITH EMPHASIS ON FUN, MOVEMENT AND FUNDAMENTALS COMPETITION GYMNASTIC PROGRAM FOR GYMNASTS SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING PERFECTING AND COMPETING AT THE HIGHER LEVELS OF GYMNASTICS; GYMNASTS EVALUATED BY THE COACH OR MOVE UP THROUGH THE SKILL CLASSES TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OF TEAMWORK, SELF CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS; COOPERATION, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, UNDERSTANDING, COMPANIONSHIP BALLET, POINTE, JAZZ MODERN, HIP HOP AND CREATIVE CHILDREN'S CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND PARENT/CHILD: BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, GYMNASTICS, KARATE STAFF INCLUDE PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS AND COACHES MEMBERSHIP SERVICE MEMBERSHIP SERVICE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ALL MEMBERS AND SUPPORTS THE MEMBERS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES

CHILD CARE AND DAY CAMPING WE OFFER HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGE, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. OUR CAMP PROVIDES A REVERENCE FOR NATURE AND RESPECT FOR THE INTER-RELATEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS ON EARTH. OUR CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR SPECIAL NEEDS, SO THAT CHILDREN APPRECIATE DIVERSITY, BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS AND DEVELOP LIFELONG VALUES. CHILD CARE AND SCHOOL AGE PROMOTES SOCIAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD; FOSTERS FAMILY PARTICIPATION CHILD CARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN MORE THAN 200 FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVES WESTPORT AND WESTON CHILDREN K-6 AT LOCAL SCHOOL WITH ACTIVITIES, INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, HOMEWORK HELP EVERY TEACHER HOLDS A COLLEGE DEGREE, PARTICIPATES IN ONGOING STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RECEIVES SPECIALIZED TRAINING INCLUDING CPR, FIRST AID AND IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAHACKENO OUTDOOR CENTER 32-ACRES ON SHORES OF THE SAUGATUCK RIVER WOODED OUTDOOR RESERVE OPEN YEAR ROUND AS AN OUTDOOR CENTER AND IN SUMMER FOR DAY CAMP OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CAMPING PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND RESPECT FOR ENVIRONMENT ACCREDITED BY AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION ACA ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH ESTABLISHES UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR CAMPS EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT THROUGH SPECIAL CARES PROGRAM FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND CHAMPION A CAMPER PROGRAM FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN