Program areas at YMCA of Vincennes
OLDER ADULTS The YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Center proudly offers services and resources for the communitys maturing population, and provides county-wide transportation through VanGo. Addressing social responsibility and healthy living, programming at the McCormick Center focuses on ways to enhance lives while meeting individual and community needs. VanGo transportation provided over 65,000 low cost rides in 2023. Over 28,000 hot meals were served through a nutrition program. Almost 85,000 units of service were provided to adults through Adult Daycare. Regularly scheduled health screenings, informational seminars, recreational activities, and social group settings are provided at the Center.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Over 3,400 children of all ages enjoyed activities and social interaction through sport teams, swim lessons, environmental learning activities, community service projects. They developed self-esteem and self-reliance, learned how to make ethical and moral decisions based on our core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, and cooperation. Over 600 youth and families received over 85,000 in financial aid for scholarships in 2023.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE, and DAY CAMP. After School Care served 90 children kindergarten through grade six, while 165 children enjoyed Summer Day Camp. These programs allow families to balance work and family schedules, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, nurturing environment. Curriculum and activities focus on youth development with a focus on core values, self-esteem, healthy living, and social responsibility. We provide financial aid for qualifying families, making certain no one is denied the opportunity to participate.