Railroad & Local Young Mens Christian Association Of Oneonta

THE ONEONTA FAMILY YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL CONDITION AND WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS. THE Y IS A POSITIVE FORCE IN THIS COMMUNITY.

THE YMCA IS A LEADER IN NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. EVERY DAY, THE YMCA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEEPEN POSITIVE VALUES, THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, AND THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS JUMP-START PRESCHOOL, CENTER STREET CHILD CARE, UPK, WALTON PRE K, GYMNASTICS, YOUTH FITNESS, SWIM LESSONS AND YOUTH SPORTS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE YMCA PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH AND TEEN MEMBERS, AND PUBLIC ALIKE. ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM AND BELIEVE IN THEIR POTENTIAL. KEEPING KIDS ACTIVE AND INVOLVED IS PART OF OUR MISSION. IN 2021, EVEN WITH COVID, OUR Y NEVER STOPPED ENGAGING OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. FOLLOWING ALL GUIDELINES, WE CREATIVELY RESPONDED TO SAFELY OFFER GYMNATICS, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, UPK, CHILDCARE & SUMMER CAMP.

THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE IN OUR COMMUNITY ON HEALTH AND WELL BEING, AND WAS AGAIN VOTED BEST FITNESS/HEALTH FACILITY IN OUR AREA IN 2021. THE YMCA DELIVERS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE YMCA PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS THEY NEED FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. NOW MORE THAN EVER, AS WE WORK THROUGH COVID, THIS IS OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER, BY OFFERING SPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN BONDS. IN ADDITION TO OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKOUT AREAS, EVEN WITH COVID, THE Y FOUND SAFE & CREATIVE WAYS WITH NEW GUIDELINES TO PROVIDE GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS STAYING TRUE TO OUR MISSION OF HEALTHY LIVING. DURING COVID, OUR YMCA INSTRUCTORS REACHED OUTSIDE OUR WALLS, TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAD A CHANCE TO LIVE HEALTHY, BY OFFERING FREE VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE ONEONTA YMCA IS A MAJOR COMMUNITY PROVIDER OF SENIOR FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES, OFFERING OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS SPECIALIZED FITNESS CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, AND UNLIKE A TYPICAL GYM, THE Y BUILDS A VITAL SOCIAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND CARING. IN ADDITION TO CLASSES, WE HOST FREE SENIOR SOCIALS TO BRING THIS VALUED POPULATION TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF EXERCISE, HEALTHY EATING AND SOCIALIZATION. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. THE ONEONTA FAMILY YMCA WORKS WITH MANY OUTSIDE INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE SENIORS HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE HEALTHY LIVING, SUCH AS SILVER SNEAKERS, SILVER & FIT, AARP, ETC.

THE ONEONTA FAMILY YMCA HAS BEEN IN OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1883. WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS OUR COMMUNITY MANY WAYS TO BE INVOLVED AND A CHANCE TO GIVE, JOIN, AND VOLUNTEER. STRONG COMMUNITIES DON'T JUST HAPPEN; THEY ARE THE RESULT OF STEADY LEADERSHIP AND STRONG VALUES PROVIDED BY OUR Y. OUR YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND WE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE Y RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS IS THE COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF ONEONTA. THE CITY CAME TO US, AS THEY COULD NO LONGER OFFER PROGRAMMING AS IN THE PAST, AND ASKED THE Y TO HELP FORMULATE SOLUTIONS. IN 2021 WITH COVID STANDARDS STILL UPON US, THE Y AGAIN RESPONDED BY FINDING NEW WAYS TO OFFER OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. WITH NEW GUIDELINES, WE WERE ABLE TO DELIVER AN AFTERNOON SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM, SWIM LESSONS AND MANAGE THE CITY OUTDOOR POOL. A NEW COLLABORATION WAS FORMED WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND THE Y WAS ABLE TO SERVE 1200 FREE LUNCHES DURING OUR SUMMER PROGRAM. THESE COLLABORATIONS WERE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR BEING A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND HEALTHY OUTLET DURING COVID.