Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association

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see schedule oschool age child care: y-club is the gateway region ymca's before and after school childcare program held in partnership with local school districts. In 2017, the association offered programs at 110 licensed sites and 6 licensed centers. The ymca provides a secrure, safe and stimulating learning environment for approximately 4,700 children in a given day.

youth development programs: the gateway region ymca has two literacy programs focused on young children and youths. The association also offers learning labs and a science program for youth groups. Community literacy initiative: besides the y-read and beginning babies with books, a third aspect of the ymca community literacy initiative is our literacy council project that offers free one-on-one and small group basic literacy and english language tutoring to help adults reach their potential. This year we served 70 adult students. Ymca leadership development: this year, ymca youth and teen programs served a total of 167 participants through ymca youth in government and teen leaders programs. Ymca family programs: these programs help people grow as responsible members of the family unit and provide activities that foster understanding and compansionship. Ymca community outreach programs: outreach programs provide positive alternatives for at-risk youth, including after school recreational activities provided at schools, ymca facilities, and housing developments. Ymca older adult programs: older adult programs help seniors maintain independence through increased health and socialization. Greater needs programs: these programs serve our youths in urban communities and include climbing above confilct; a conflict resolution skills program for urban youths that serves 3rd and 4th graders each year and had 401 students enrolled. Preschool child care: the ymca provides preschool and child care in full and half day sessions. Inclusion services: the gateway regions ymca welcomes all children regardless of physical or learning challenges. Children with disabilities are encouraged to take part in the youth services offered by the ymca, which include summer camps, integrated fitness programs, and sporting activities. The gateway region ymca is one of the leading ymcas in the usa in its international undertaking. Contributions given to our international partners are used to fund their programs centered on youths, families, at-risk children, and educational or training activities.