Ymca Of Metropolitan Minneapolis

Programs: Merger distribution to young men's christian association of the greater twin cities.

youth development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen. The ymca believes in youth development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen. At the y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, 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 believes the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. Key program areas that take place at the y are: child care (safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills); education & leadership (knowledge, character development, guidance and encouragement to help youth develop and realize their potential); swim, sports & play (positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills); camp (exciting, safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories). Youth development in the y includes leadership development programs (such as y school success centers, y beacons centers, and y leaders club), youth civic engagement (such as y youth in government and model united nations), post-secondary educational prep (such as y multicultural achievers), competitive swimming and sports, recreation activities, youth swim lessons, day and overnight camps and specialty camp programs. Specific y programs in youth development also include early childhood child care, school-age child care and kids stuff. Most child care sites are in ymca branches, schools, churches and other non-ymca locations.

healthy living: improving the nation's health and well-being. Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It's about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. 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 your 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. The y's commitment to healthy living is accomplished through a variety of focus areas. Health, well-being and fitness provides resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness. Family time brings families together to have fun and grow together. Sports & recreation provides healthy lifestyle activities that bring together people with shared athletic and recreational interests. Group interest offers social networks and activities that bring together people that share common passions and personal interests. Specific core programs that promote healthy living at the y include group fitness classes, water activities (swim lessons, water safety lessons, swim teams, etc. ), youth fitness, family activities, open gym & swim times, and active older adult programs and activities. The y is also engaged in preventative health measures including programs that address youth obesity (phd) and that are helping people of all ages face the growing problem of diabetes (y diabetes prevention program, or ydpp).

social responsibility: giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The ymca believes in social responsibility, giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The generosity of others is at the core of the y's existence as a nonprofit. It is only through the support of our hundreds of thousands of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to support and give back to the communities we engage. Core program areas in this focus are social services (offering training, resources and support to empower our neighbors to make change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles), global services (support systems that welcome, celebrate, educate and connect diverse demographic populations in the u. S. And around the world), volunteerism & giving (voluntary contributions that fund, lead and support the y's critical work), and advocacy (building collaborations with policy makers, community leaders and private and public organizations to develop youth, prevent chronic disease, and build healthier communities that encourage social responsibility). Specific programs that build social responsibility are community health, community outreach, employment and vocational training, environmental education, youth intervention services, international education, newcomer/immigration services, financial support, program and policy volunteers, advocacy and public policy.