Program areas at Spencer Family YMCA
The childcare and preschool program offers high quality child care and preschool by providing comprehensive activities for children of all ages, drawing on diverse members of the community. This program relieves the burden of balancing work and family. It allows parents of children in the organization's care to remain employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment.
The program classes and services program is used to develop values related to daily living. This program encourages moral and ethical behavior based on judeo-christian principles. It emphasizes the appreciation of all diversities by teaching to respect people of different ages, abilities, income levels, races, religions, cultures, and beliefs. It creates future leaders and supporters by demonstrating the appropriate give and take necessary to work toward the common good. Lastly, it expands the development of specific skills used to grow in spirit, mind, and body.
The membership and healthy living program strives to develop health in spirit, mind and body for people of all ages and abilities. This program is designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education.
The city pool and playground program provides area youth opportunities to shape values and develop healthier lifestyles with the use of the city parks and aquatic center.