YMCA of Greater Springfield

Health and physical education services - to encourage health and wellness both physical and mental. Advance human potential through the balanced development of spirit, mind and body, develop confidence, self-respect and self-reliance and enhance the capacity for continuous self-directed learning.

Our y summer camps provides kids with a variety of imaginative activities that make sure they have fun while making new friends, building self-confidence and discovering the world around them. Our carefully selected counselors work with campers on creating masterpieces during arts and crafts, explore science and technology, go on field trips, appreciate nature and discover the world around them. Working together, the Ymca of Greater Springfield, business partners throughout the Greater Springfield area are partnering to transform the lives of our youth. The explicit goal of y-aim is to provide talented underachieving at-risk youth entering the 9th grade with a solid support system throughout all four years of high school as a means to assure graduation from high school, pursuit of higher education, and access to gainful employment in the global marketplace.

Community and family services - develop individuals and families and their relationships with each other and the community. This includes promoting leadership skill development, furthering interracial and inter-group understanding, preparing participants for participation in the global economy and appreciation for global concerns. It also encompasses the teaching of our core values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.