Ymca of Callaway County

Youth development: 1000+ children in youth programs. The Ymca provides high quality child care by providing comprehensive programs for children throughout the day. These programs strengthen family opportunities to participate in fitness activities together by providing quality care for young children while the family exercises as individuals and plays as a group. The Ymca also provides after school care for children on early dismissal days from local schools. This provides children with a safe place to play and learn while parents complete their work days. The Ymca has leveraged support for specialty programs supporting children and families with asthma, offering education and programming to support both the child and the family unit. Finally, the Ymca provides sports and play opportunities for children of all ages to learn fundamental skills, teamwork and other positive character development. The Ymca offers swimming, soccer, t-ball,basketball and many more activites. Healthy living: helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the Ymca. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, interaction and development of social and physical skills. In light of the rising obesity rates in the us, the Ymca participates in the activate america initiative and engages in a variety of events and community activities designed to help the at risk population to develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. The Ymca offers activities, group exercise and individualized instruction to maximize every health seekers potential. From church league softball, ping pong, basketball to aerobics, personal training and more, the Ymca strives to reach those of all ages. Human services: 15,000 benefit from planning and collaborations. Our Ymca works in collaboration with our schools, city and County governments, local public health department and many social service agencies to provide County wide health planning and programming to help our residents, families and communities become stronger and healthier. The Ymca has led efforts in our community to address asthma care, dental care and to bring comprehensive health services to those in need. The Ymca has started community gardens and works tirelessly to promote healthy living and healthy habits.