The Family Ymca

In 2023 The Family Ymca continued to provide and expand our numerous youth development programs in los alamos for youth and teens, as well as operated two teen centers with additional programming in both los alamos and espanola, nm. We continue to build individual, Family and community strength by focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 3,062youth and teens were served this year.

The Family Ymca continues in its dedication to healthy living and nurturing personal potential through providing health focused opportunities in both educational and experiential settings. In 2023 we continued offering more than 100 health programs to assist members in being active and to help them lead a healthy lifestyle. We have continued to reintroduce programs as The pandemic has continued receeding. Our classes are led by our nationally certified fitness instructors. The Family Ymca continues to offer a place to learn skills, make friends, build self-efficacy and strengthen one's spirit, mind and body. More than 5,200 people were served this year.

In The area of social responsibility, The Family Ymca's child development and enrichment programs again in 2023 provided several programs that are sensitive to The individual needs of children and age-appropriate learning experiences that help each child develop to his or her fullest potential. The number of children in our afterschool programs returned to normal levels this year. We provide services that support our goals, such as engaging group games where honesty and fair play are reinforced and new projects that let them explore their creativity. We continue to meet The communities identified need for affordable childcare and enriching program opportunities for children. No child is turned away for The inability to pay. 860 children were served this year.