Y M C A Of Mccook

Causes: Human Services, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Sports, Young Mens or Womens Associations

Mission: To organize, human, financial and material resources to encourage the spiritual, physical, mental, social and leadership growth of any indivudal. Dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction and international understanding.

Programs: Ymca sports, recrean, and youth development helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular excercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. The ymca's programs promote an appreciation of one's own worth in addition to promoting teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. The programs are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with financial assitance available for those who cannot afford the full fee.

ymca live y'er afterschool childcare program and summer adventure camp the program is based on education principles geared to the developmental levels of the children involved. Age appropriate activities are offered in both large and small group settings. The program offers security and protection during the summer and after school when parents are not available. Physical activities are provided so that the children can develop coordination, fitness, and athletic skills. In addition, the pgoram helps to build self-esteem and helpful and cooperative attitudes.