Young Mens Christian Association Of South Florida Inc

COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE PRACTICING JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES THROUGH PROGRAMS.

FAMILY TIME THE YMCA BRINGS PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER FOR LIFE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES. WE BELIEVE THE YMCA CAN HELP IN STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS IN FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FUN AND MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY IS VALUABLE; THE YMCA PROVIDES QUALITY PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES. ALL YMCA PROGRAMS PLACE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON FAMILY. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. GROUPS OF FAMILIES BECOME SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ONE ANOTHER, LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THEIR CHILDREN IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY. PROGRAMS SUCH AS MOMMY & ME AND Y-ADVENTURE GUIDES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO ENJOY QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED PERIODICALLY TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PARENTING, GUIDANCE, DISCIPLINE, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MOST NEEDY FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, THE YMCA CONDUCTED FOOD AND TOY DRIVES. APPROXIMATELY 6,000 FAMILIES ARE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD, TOYS, AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL YEAR. THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL YEAR.

HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS THE YMCA, THROUGH ITS VARIOUS FAMILY CENTERS, HAS A NETWORK OF PROGRAMS THAT FULFILL THE Y'S MISSION OF MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE FREE SEMINARS AND FITNESS EVALUATIONS. THE Y CONDUCTS HUNDREDS OF FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS YEARLY. EMPHASIS IS ON FAMILY WITH A FULL COMPLEMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS SIX MONTHS TO SENIOR CITIZEN. MANY PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THEY LOOK TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR REFERRALS TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN THE YMCA OF THE USA ANNUAL EVENT, HEALTHY KIDS DAY, TO BRING COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS TO CHILDREN.

CAMP THE DAY CAMP THE YMCA OFFERS IS BOTH A RECREATIONAL AND LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP CAMPERS BE AWARE OF THEIR BODIES AND FITNESS. THEY ARE ALSO STRUCTURED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN THE VALUE OF COOPERATION AND GAIN CONFIDENCE TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH. THE YMCA PROVIDES A SAFE, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT AND A QUALITY PROGRAM IN WHICH THEIR CHILDREN CAN SPEND THEIR SUMMER AND SCHOOL DAYS OFF. WE OFFER A VALUABLE ALTERNATIVE TO CHILDREN STAYING HOME ALONE. OUR HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE (7:30 AM 6:00 PM). SUMMER CAMPS ARE OPEN FOR TEN WEEKS AND HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE AVAILABLE 22 DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 85% OF THE CHILDREN AND A CONTINUUM OF CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL. A STRONG COLLABORATION WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE-ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. IN 2020 THE ASSOCIATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 2,000 CLIENTS IN THE SUMMER CAMP (GENERAL POPULATION AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES).

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