Elkhart Youth And Community Center Inc

Programs: Elkhart youth & community center (eycc) membership programs - membership programs focus on health enhancement through medically-based programs that emphasize the value of prevention through good exercise habits, good health & nutrition habits, stress management and health education. The eycc provides supportive relationships and environment that men, women and children need for their successful pursuit of health and well being. Memberships are made available at a reasonable fee. Financial assistance is provided to overcome family economic barriers for participation.

elkhart youth and community center member related programs - the main focus of these character building programs is to assist youth to deepen positive values & principles, develope a positive identitiy and make healthy life choices. The adult programs provide an environment to pursue health & well being in spirit, mind and body. These programs are offered to men, women & children of all ages, backgrounds, abilities & income levels. Financial assistance is provided to ensure no one is turned away due to inability to pay. These programs include water safety, adult, youth & preschool aquatics, gymnastics, dance & aerobics. These activities focus on health skill development & positive socialization.

elkhart youth & community center community related programs - the primary goals of the youth programs are as follows: 1) to help youth, many of whom are from underserved populations to develop a positive identity, to develop strong values and principles, and to make positive choices. 2) to protect and furnish children with the knowledge and wherewithal to avoid participating in high-risk behaviors. These values are instilled in and modeled to youth through fun recreational activities that encourage a love of learning. These programs include a preschool learning center, youth team sports, day camp, and community events. Program scholarship assistance is provided to youth who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate, due to their family's financial circumstances. No child is turned away because of inability to pay.

the primary goal of the senior center of the elkhart youth & community center is to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among the senior citizens of the elkhart community by offering various classes and programs geared toward the needs of this population.