Program areas at Pike County YMCA
Outreach and education/community partnerships - our Ymca believes ingiving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening andresponding to our communitys most critical social needs. Y programs,such as our summer lunch program, is an example of how we delivertraining, resources , and support that empower our neighbors to effectchange, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. Our lunch program served ahealthy lunch and gave the opportunity for a physical activity each dayto approximately xxx area children. Lunch time provides us the avenueto help these children try foods they havent tried before as well aslearning the importance of eating a healthy diet based on the foodpyramid by providing lunch and a safe place to spend the day while momand dad are working. We partnered with a local church to offer healthy
Health and well being for all - the y is a leading voice on health andwell-being. We bring families closer together , encourage good health,and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and sharedinterests. Because we are a charitable cause-driven organizationdedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through programsthat build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, we offermembership assistance programs to all with a need. It is through thoseefforts we provide support, guidance , and the resources our communitymembers need to achieve greater health and well-being. This isparticularly important as our nation struggles with obesity crisis,families struggle with work/life balance and financial stability, &individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs areaccessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, and incomelevels. Program categories from sports to acquatics promote health &well being for all.
Our summer day camp program offers a high quality Ymca experience forschool age children while school is out of session. Children come toexperience group activities on a theme based curriculum striving todevelop self-esteem, good values and an appreciation for charitableservice. The environment of the Ymca provides a safe an nurturingsetting with a commitment to strengthening families within ourcommunity.