Noble County Family Y M C A

Programs: Healthy living: being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It's about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body through a wide array of group exercise classes from water aerobics to cycling and open gym activities like pickleball and basketball. The y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the y, it's not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside. Serving families has always been at the heart of the y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, through unique programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual stength, like our friday night skate. Teens volunteer to run the program under the supervision of a trained y staff member, learning valuable tools that will aid them in getting that first job, while familys enjoy a good old fashion night of roller skating. And, sports, fun, and exploring new interests aren't just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there's the added benefit of being connected to others. That's why you'll find a range of recreational activities at the y, from group classes to adult sports opportunities.

youth development: we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the y, more young people in neighborhoods around our community are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the y, children and teens learn values and positive behavior and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. The y makes sure that every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future, and to take an active role in strengthening his or her community, through programs like after school program and later become a lifeguard when turning 16, offers career exploration and college preparation. For others, the y is the starting point for kids to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits they'll carry with them throughout their lives. Whether it's gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or volunteering at skate, growing a garden or simply making a friend, these skills will help them grow and thrive.

social responsibility: as a leading not-for-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the y was created in response to social challenges and remains to this day a lifeline in communities around the world. The y understands the challenges that keep individuals from reaching their full potential and responds with services and support which help people to be self-reliant, productive and connected to the community. Each y responds to the unique issues influencing the community and provides support through services focused on critical areas, such as child welfare, community health, quality of life or family services. To bring about meaningful change, individuals need ongoing encouragement and tools. We're here day-in and day-out to provide resources our communities need. The y addresses social issues, through our y youth programs that build the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in youth sports programs at the y is about building the whole child, from the inside out. Very few environments are as special as day camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Our summer day camp helps build character and leadership as our youth work together in daily activities and volunteer gardens with our local gardening clubs to enrich enviornments for butterflys and bees.