Young Mens Christian Association Sanford-Springvale (YMCA)

Wellness - providing programs that promote health and well-being for all ages and abilities and developing health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. The wellness programs are designed to help create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. We provided nearly 500 wellness center orientations and conducted approximately 50 fitness classes per week that served over 2,000 members. Our services are offered at affordable rates for the community at large with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs and financial assistance for those who cannot afford the full fee.

Childcare- provide quality childcare services to community. Helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. Our ymca provides a high quality day camp program by providing comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children drawing on the diverse members of the community. We provide both full and part-time options to serve a wide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the ymca mission is a commitment to strengthening families. Our ymca childcare program served over 200 children and relieved the burden of balancing work with family and made it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment.

Aquatics - providing water-related programs to all ages and abilities and developing health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. The aquatic programs teach participants valuable life skills including: personal water safety and self-confidence. The water aerobics program helps keep seniors active and flexible. The youth swim programs develop physical skills and the family swim program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Over 200 individuals took part in swimming lessons and our staff conducted approximately 80 lessons throughout the year. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with reduced fees available for those who cannot afford the full fee.

Summer camp - provides a valuable resource to our community by making high quality summer camp experiences available to children ages 6-18 within our service area. Trafton senior center - ymca operates the trafton senior center located at 19 elm street in sanford, me which provides numerous activities and programs for the elderly.