The Young Mens Christian Association Of The Triangle Area I

Programs: Youth programs: the ymca of the triangle area provides quality child care programs. These programs emphasize building self-esteem through the development of spirit, mind, and body. Christian values are modeled by staff, and children participate in a variety of activities, including aquatics, sports, and crafts. Activities are designed to teach caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, self-confidence, and appreciation of nature and god's bounty. This year 13,587 children participated in before school, after school, and track out programs. Total financial assistance of $803,000 was provided to 1,477 participants in these programs. This year 12,516 children participated in regular ymca full and half day summer camps with financial assistance of $573,000 provided to 1,097 participants.

adult programs: the ymca of the triangle area is dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind, and body of individuals and families. Membership offers participants opportunities to do this through recreational and educational activities, which promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Our wellness-based fitness programs help people set goals for their own personal fitness and promote health and improved self-esteem as members strive to achieve their goals. Program elements include nutrition, stress management, and health education. Activities include aerobics, aqua fitness, strength training, body shaping, and various sports. To further its mission, the y has entered into an alliance with wakemed. Wakemed provides physical and occupational rehabilitation, health screenings and educational classes at four ymca branches. The y has 78,613 members including 6,318 individuals who receive financial assistance totaling $1,250,428 to enable them to be members of the y. The number of program volunteers who donated their time to further the y's mission was 6,500.

youth, teen and family development programs: at the ymca of the triangle we build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. This year there were 9,029 participants in various youth sports programs. Teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect for others are primary goals of the programs. Improved physical fitness and the development of individual skills are other significant goals. There were 1,350 swim team participants this year. Through competitive swimming, participants learn swimming skills, develop self-confidence, improve physical fitness, and learn acceptance of others, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The ymca guide and princess programs, which 15,000 participated in this year, are unique family programs designed to foster closer relationships between fathers and their children. Family camps are also held to strengthen family connections. The y administers the nc youth & government's youth legislature and middle school united nations conferences, which had 1,350 participants. The y conducts subsidized community outreach programs, which include special camps (1,534 participants) and tutorial programs (2,584 participants). Scholarship support for these programs was $4. 1 million.

resident camp: camps sea gull and seafarer provide children ages 7 to 16 opportunities to develop specialized land and sea skills, independence, decision-making skills, and life-long friendships through a resident camping experience with children from many geographic areas, various economic means, and multiple religious affiliations. Character development is a principal objective of the programs, which include teaching the values of courage, consideration, cooperation, and integrity. Through daily devotions, sunday services, and staff example, campers learn the importance of strong values based in christian principles. Ymca camp kanata serves children ages 6 to 15 through an organized overnight group camping experience in cabins. Emphasis is placed on development of friendships, social skills, group living skills, individual accomplishment and skill development during the week-long camp sessions. This year 8,500 participants attended various resident camp programs with financial assistance of $999,000 provided to 641 overnight campers.