Chambersburg Ymca

THE CHAMBERSBURG YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION. THIS COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP IS UNITED BY A COMMON LOYALTY TO JESUS CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LIVES OF OUR YOUTH, OUR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY. YMCA PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, AN APPRECIATION OF A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY AND A CAPACITY FOR LEADERSHIP, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.

HEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY. FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE (SACC) - WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE YMCA'S SACC PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY BY MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. THE CHAMBERSBURG YMCA'S SACC PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEARCH INSTITUTES 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, FITNESS AND RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION, HOMEWORK SUPPORT AND HEALTH SNACKS. ARK - THE ARK HELPS EVERY CHILD IN OUR CENTER LEARN AND GROW. WE PROVIDE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR EARLY DEVELOPMENT, KINDERGARTEN READINESS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CHRISTIAN VALUES. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND A WIDE VARIETY OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO HOPE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING ALL CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE CHAMBERSBURG YMCA PROVIDED ESSENTIAL CHILDCARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH - HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. OUR AQUATIC PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN TODDLERS THROUGH TEENAGERS, WHICH PROMOTE WATER SAFETY AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE THE CHILDREN GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, WHICH INCLUDE COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. THE YMCA'S SAM'S PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES THE TUESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM, THE SUMMER DAY CAMPING PROGRAM AND THE SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN IN AN ECONOMICAL DISADVANTAGED LIFESTYLE. THE YMCA'S SAM'S PROGRAM PROVIDES ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF-RESPECT. THE YMCA'S SAM'S DAY CAMPING PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE CHILDREN CAN HAVE ADVENTURE, LEARNING ACTIVITIES, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL BEING AND RECEIVE TWO MEALS A DAY. THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) DAY TUTORING PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN TOO. THE YMCA'S YOUTH ACHIEVERS PROGRAM IS A YMCA DEVELOPED CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON STRUCTURING AND NURTURING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-CULTURAL YOUTH IN GRADES 8-12. THE YOUTH ACHIEVERS ARE EXCITED ABOUT POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, FEEL A SENSE OF VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITY, ARE CHAMPIONS OF DIVERSITY AND HAVE HIGH ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL CHARACTER. THE SAM'S PROGRAM AND THE YOUTH ACHIEVERS PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS AT NO COST.