Program areas at Champaign Family Ymca Christian Association
Youth development - the Association is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can acheive. That's why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our Ymca programs, such as daycare for kids with working parents, school readiness program, before and after school program, healthy kids day, fellowship of Christian athletes, teaching children to swim, after school enrichment classes to teach youth courses often derived from the school curriculum, camping programs that teach skills as well as appreciation and respect for our environment, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Our Ymca provides camp programs that serve over 1,100 camper weeks through 34 different camp options that promote spirit, mind and body. Youth learn the importance of integrity, building a responsive community, treating others with respect, making individual and group decesions, accepting responsibility, pursuing excellence and following through on personal committments.
Social responsibility - the y believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 15 years. Y programs like providing first aid, cpr & fingerprinting to the community are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to accept change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles.
Healthy living - the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with a work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels.
Management of the wendell b. stokes municipal pool on behalf of the city of urbana.