Silver Bay Association For Christian Conference And Training

Programs: For over 116 years, silver bay association for christian conferences and training (doing business as the silver bay ymca of the adirondacks) has been a location for churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations to gather for conferences and retreats. More than $250,000 in financial assistance is provided to both individuals, families and to non-profit organizations, especially those that serve youth, to ensure silver bay remains financially accessible. Silver bay not only provides room and board for conferences, but supports them with many programs and activities which impact participants in the following ways:-develop wholesome and socially responsible values for daily living, develop moral and ethical behavior based on christian principles. As a ymca, we are for youth development for healthy living and for social responsibility. On youth development: our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all youths deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve to their fullest potential. We strive to help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation possible for the young people we engage. -healthy living: the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We create opportunities for families to come together, to enrich their relationships, encourage good health, deepen their faith and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, people in our community, locally and globally, are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, children struggle with finding their own identity in an increasingly complex world and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels; we are open to all people. We provided financial assistance to people who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participate. On social responsibility: our ymca believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 116 years. We offer various ymca programs which include; after school tutoring, arts and crafts and physical activities and safe harbor activities (while parents are working); various spiritual life activities (no cost clergy respite, men's and women's prayer groups, book study, spiritual mentorship, grief counseling, church services; marriage ceremonies and funeral services, baptisms and other religious/spiritual services); no-cost military respite for veterans (and their families) returning from overseas deployment; no-cost respite for people undergoing cancer treatment. These are some examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to affect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. Programs:-trinity house and brookside community house serve as a pastor's retreat center offering room, board, and personal space for study and prayer. Support services and activities are also provided for immediate family members at no cost to the individual. Approximately 790 people served. Spiritual life programs provide a wide variety of support services including pastoral counseling, career counseling, marriage recovery, worship services, weddings, memorial services, classes, grieving, and prayer groups. Approximately 6,900 individuals served. -after school programs that help students achieve mentally, physically, and spiritually are offered in the local community schools for both elementary and middle school students. Silver bay ymca also supplements these school-based programs with activities at the silver bay campus which expose youth to challenges that build leadership skills and self-esteem. More than $5,300 in scholarships were provided. Approximately 11 children were enrolled in this program. -day camp is provided during the summer months to provide youth with safe, wholesome and positive activities that focus on the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and social responsibility. This program also benefits working parents by relieving the stress of balancing work and life issues knowing their children are in a safe and positive environment. More than $20,000 in scholarships were provided for this program. Approximately 670 children served during the summer season. -youth and government is a program that develops leadership abilities and political awareness abilities in high school students and helps them become good citizens through learning and experiencing our democratic legislative process. Additionally, they learn the skills of negotiating, writing and oral debate skills. This program also gives teens positive role models and helps them develop better self-esteem, a strong work ethic, group skills, and an interest in civic involvement. Approximately 111 youth participated in this program. -silver bay ymca serves as the host site for nature's classroom, which is an environmental education program for students and teachers who experience living and learning together. The strengthened peer cooperation and expanded student-teacher relationships have a positive influence on the cognitive growth of the students throughout the school year. Their knowledge base regarding our natural environments and threats to the environment is expanded as they learn both in a classroom and outdoor field experience. Together, they return to the classroom united through this shared experience to achieve the common goal of the pursuit of knowledge. Approximately 1,580 students served. -elementary through college school groups come to silver bay for team-building activities that help youth to learn to work together to accomplish goals and build self-esteem by stepping out of their comfort zones and identifying personal strengths to become better leaders. Approximately 1,200 students served. -educational lectures and leadership development programs are provided to help adults learn new skills and become aware of current issues in a rapidly changing world. Approximately 2,500 people served. -fitness center and hiking trails are provided year-round to encourage healthy lifestyles for all ages. Approximately 12,600 people served. -lifetime activities like canoeing, archery, tennis, and exercise classes are learned which encourage both youth and adults to adopt healthy lifestyles. Approximately 22,700 people served. -a no-cost lending library for people of all ages provides for learning opportunities. Approximately 3,000 people served. -silver bay ymca offers a no-cost respite getaway to individuals and families affected by cancer. We work with glens falls hospital, who identify patients in need, and silver bay ymca in turn provides the food, lodging and activities at no cost. More than 16 individuals/families received services. The programs give individuals/families the opportunity to reconnect, grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally during a very difficult time in their lives. The services are valued at approximately $4,500- silver bay offered active duty military personnel and their families the opportunity to participate in our programs at no cost to them. 12 individuals had the opportunity to renew and relax in an atmosphere that provided programming that helped individuals to use our programs, reconnect with their families before or after deployment; allowed use of facilities to help the individuals find comfort through our spiritual programs and to grow both mentally and emotionally. The services are valued at approximately $4,500-the teen center is a safe and wholesome place for youth, where students interact with their peers on a level playing field, caring adults provide a safety net of supportive services, fun, fellowship, self-discovery flourish. Students have access to a variety of recreational activities: from open gym to arts and crafts, homework help, and the ymca leaders club program. This program is available to any teen in the north country in grades 6 through 12 at no cost. The cost of this program to silver bay ymca is $117,000, average daily attendance averages 30-50 teens with monthly averages of 800-1,000 youth. The teen center is also made available to other community groups at no cost for activities that include: senior citizen recreational activities and community youth team sport training and practice.