Southeastern Indiana Young Men's Christian Association

CHILD CARE PROGRAM: High quality early learning experiences are essential for the long term educational success of our youngest children. Our YMCA Learning Center takes a developmentally appropriate approach to personal growth in our child care programs so that children demonstrate improvement in developing life skills and achieve academic excellence. Our professional, dedicated staff nurtured 170 children ages Toddler through 12 along their journey to adulthood, so they can become active, thriving and contributing members of society. Summer camp is an interactive and safe community for children and teens to explore new environments, build confidence through accomplishments, make lasting friendships and memories, and belong , so they can grow as individuals and leaders. 82 children were engaged in an environment that supported growth and exploration through a summer camp experience this year at our YMCA Learning Center. Our YMCA Learning Center provided $ 87,515 in financial assistance to families who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participate in our early learning programs.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS: 625 people of all ages and backgrounds came to the Y for water safety education, to learn to swim, and to meet their health and wellness goals in the pool. Our Y ensures a safe environment for these individuals creating a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement, offering life-changing programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

GENERAL PROGRAMS: At the Y, we believe being healthy is about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. From youth programs, family fun nights, senior programs, and group exercise, our Y provides people of all ages, abilities, incomes, ethnicities and religions the environment and activities to be empowered to live fuller, healthier lives. We bring families closer together, promote healthy living and foster connections through sports, fitness, fun, and shared interests. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. As a result, through membership and programs, 5600 youth, adults and families received the support, guidance and resources they need to become and stay healthy. Our YMCA provided $ 87,500 in financial assistance to families who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participate.

Other program services: wellness programs for all ages. General wellness training to promote nutrition and emotional well being. An average of 496 individuals participated per session.