Butler County Family Ymca

Aquaticsymca aquatic programs are part of the Ymca's overall goal of building healthy spirit, mind, and body. In addition to providing specific swimming and water safety skills, they promote good health through regular exercise. They also promote teamwork, self-confidence, and leadership. Group swim lessons are free to members and fees are affordable to the community at large, with financial assistance for those who can't afford the full fee. Other aquatic instructional programs offered are scuba and lifeguarding certification and water aerobics. # of people served in 2023:youth in progressive swimming instructional program: 1157private swim lessons: 187lifeguarding certification: 71youngsters in Ymca competitive youth swim team: 233

Membership dues and program feesthe Ymca is essentially a membership association of men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races, and religions. It is dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind, and body of individuals and families. It puts christian principles into practice through programs that promote good health, strong families, youth leadership and community development.ymca members have access to all programs, activities, and facilities, all of which further our charitable purpose. The Ymca's financial assistance policy and practice is "no one will be denied participation for lack of funds. "population served information throughout the year, we had over 522,275 unique visits by over 17,000 individuals at our Ymca facilities. The annual support campaign provided assistance to over 140 units valued at over $50,000 for memberships and programs, ensuring that everyone can be a part of the Ymca. Volunteersin 2023, 31 program volunteers donated 985 hours, valued at over $13,180.in 2023, 84 policy volunteers donated 675 hours valued at over $26,185.

Child carethe central focus of the Butler County Family Ymca child care program is to foster growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment for parents who need supplemental care because of work commitments or training. Parents and staff work together to create a positive experience for the children. A balance of free play and structured activities are provided. Specifically, the program objectives are as follows: to help improve and expand the child's mental processes encourage self-confidence, independence and self-expression, develop respect and a responsible attitude toward peers, society and the community, strengthen physical capabilities, and develop self-identity.in 2023, at the Butler Ymca and our ecsa site, 387 different children between the ages of 6 weeks and twelve years of age received care.ymca child care centers provided care for over 753 different children in 2023.

Youth programsthe Butler County Family Ymca offers many opportunities for youth and teens in both educational and recreational programs. These opportunities promote an appreciation of one's own self-worth through value-oriented programs. These programs include but are not limited to: ybl (youth basketball league), indoor soccer, teen basketball league, youth & teen volleyball, gymnastics & dance, preschool sport programs, sports clinics, martial arts, cheer/dance, youth & government, preschool/youth & Family programs.in 2023 the Ymca served over 2,820 youth through programming. Win or lose, Ymca youth sports programs emphasize development of skill, health and fitness, safety, cooperation, self-esteem and the four (4) character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.all of these programs are offered at fees affordable to the community at large, with financial assistance for those who can't afford the full fee.armco park# of people served in 2023:butler armco employees association events: 705weddings: 3,300shelter/hall rentals: 4,700daily park use/splash pad: 3,600car cruise event: 1,500

Healthy livingwell-being means healthy spirit, mind, and body. Ymca health enhancement promotes the value of disease prevention through good physical activity habits and health including nutrition, stress management, and health education. Programs included in health enhancement are as follows:group fitness | land or water, cardiovascular or strength these programs offer instruction for all levels of conditioning. Our ymcas currently offer 172 different classes per week, targeting healthy youth, adults, and seniors.small group training classes these classes offer more advanced instruction for participants to receive more individual training. Our ymcas currently offer 28 different classes a session with participation over 285.butler road race - 214 individuals participated in 2023.turkey trot is an annual 5k run. In 2023, 81 individuals participated.adult sport leagues adult women and men participate in sport leagues, basketball, volleyball, martial arts, and pickle ball. 1508 participants benefited from socialization, fitness and friendly competition in 2023.adult activities helps members meet individual goals, personal or physician-recommended. Total participation was 2,500+ in 2023. Services offered are as follows:fitness assessments community health talks cpr/aed and first aid community health talks blood pressure screening unicycle club personal training sessions adult social clubs room and facility usethe Ymca has in the past and will continue to provide space for community special interest groups to have meetings. The Ymca provides space free of charge for those groups who are not able to pay a room use fee. In 2023, groups such as boy scouts and girls scouts of america, brenckle's organic farm & greenhouse, Butler am rotary, Butler downtown, Butler County leadership program, Butler kennel club, Butler outdoor club, center for community resources (ccr), central blood bank, community life church, connecting2tomorrow, cranberry township rotary club, discover hope, ellen o'brien gaiser center, grace community church, lifesteps, mental health/mental retardation, mom's clubs of cranberry township, north country trail association, parkinson's support group, spina bifida association of western pa, toastmasters, us armed forces recruits, wisr, young life, all met at the ymcas at no cost. The value of this free service in 2023 was over $33,140.population served informationthroughout the year, we had over 522,275 unique visits by over 17,000 individuals at our Ymca facilities. The annual support campaign provided assistance to over 140 units valued at over $50,000 for memberships and programs, ensuring that everyone can be a part of the Ymca. Youth mentoringreach & rise is a national Ymca program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of trained, caring adults. This national Ymca evidence-based youth mentoring program is backed by published research leading to specific guidelines that ensure the success of the program. Reach & rise group mentoring supports youth ages six through seventeen. After completing fifteen hours of training and obtaining background clearances, mentors are able provide group-based experiences that create safe, healthy, meaningful, positive, and consistent relationships. Our group mentoring program matches up to six youth of similar age with two trained adult volunteers. Each group can be formed by age, goals they would like to work toward (like gaining social skills or managing anger), by geographic area, or in other ways that will benefit children in the group. Data-driven results include improvement of each mentee's self-esteem, decision-making skills, school performance and personal relationships. In 2023 we served 41 youth and their families in mentoring small groups throughout the year. This program is funded entirely through our annual support campaign and there is no cost at all to the families.