YMCA of San Diego County

Programs: Youth development: at the y, kids learn their abcs, learn to share, learn about sportsmanship, build leadership skills, and most importantly, learn how to be themselves. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. This program area includes child care, preschool, camping, adventure guides and teen programs. Child care: the ymca of san diego county operates 185 child and youth development programs throughout the county where the mission is realized in the lives of over 20,000 children. 171 of these programs are before and after school programs where the kids receive academic assistance, participate in character development, health and wellness, homework support, literacy, stem (science, technology, engineering and math), service learning, and social competence and conflict resolution. As a direct result of the partnership that the ymca has with 137 individual schools, from 13 different school districts, the ymca is able to bring opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to over 19. 000 school age children throughout the county every year. Camping: the program thrusts within camping are: day camping, resident camping, environmental education, family camps, adventure travel programs, leadership development, collaborative programs, & intersession programs. In essence, ymca camping programs utilize outdoor settings, work with people in small groups, include lots of activities, all to build character. Education, spiritual development, social growth, fitness and intellectual challenges are offered at fees affordable to the community. Fund raising efforts such as the "kids to camp" campaign and support through endowment earnings provides the financial assistance to those who otherwise could not afford camp. Last summer 3,889 children attended week-long summer residence camp sessions. Over 120 staff guided these campers, ages 7-16. In addition, 7,566 students attended outdoor environmental education programs at camp. Day camps at 13 ymca branches provide fun and adventure for over 20,000 school-age children and teens at 18 different sites. Activities offered at ymca day camps include gymnastics, science, sports, cooking, theater arts, surfing, swimming, dancing, woodworking, cheer leading, tv news production, and more. Family programs (for example, adventure guides) - over 16,000 fathers and mothers and their children participated in programs that enhance parent-child relationships.

healthy living: because the y is for everyone, we bring together children, adults and families of all abilities like no other organization can. As a result, hundreds of thousands in san diego county are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body. During fiscal year 14/15, the ymca of san diego county served 428,960 members and participants, of which 41% were male and 59% were female. By age: preschool 16%, elementary 20%, jr/sr high 12%. , young adult 15%, adult 30-54 28%, adult 55-64 4%, and senior adult 64 4%. Prevention is the key word for physical education and health at the y. Exercise is a way of life that requires education in good nutrition, proper exercise, avoidance of drug and alcohol abuse, dealing with stress and reducing the problems associated with chronic diseases. Y exercise programs include strength training, group classes, walking clubs, martial arts, roller hockey, running clubs, yoga, stretch, soccer, gymnastics, swimming, water fitness, tennis, volleyball, basketball, dance, mind/body fitness, and prenatal classes for expecting mothers.

social responsibility: thanks to the generosity of volunteers and public and private donors who give to the y, our community is stronger. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This program area includes group services, enrichment, active older adults, youth & government, outreach programs, skate parks, youth shelters, housing and transitional living programs, counseling, inclusion, respite care, oz - teen crisis program, drug/gang prevention, and more. Ymca childcare resource service serves the community through a variety of programs designed to foster education and development of child care professionals, provide resources and education for parents, and help families pay for child care. As an example of the programs provided in fy15, more than 6,500 child care providers received services that allowed them to care for children and to improve the quality and professionalism of their practice, contributing both to positive outcomes for children in their care and to their own economic well-being. More than 10,000 children were served through programs that promote healthy eating, behavioral health, and physical activity, addressing several persistent threats to childhood wellness including obesity. Nearly 900 families with children with special needs received respite care services, allowing parents to rejuvenate while their children experienced new interactions with caring adults. And nearly 5,800 families received subsidized child care, allowing them to engage in activities to transition to economic self-sufficiency. Through these and other programs, ymca childcare resource service served more than 69,000 children, families and child care providers in fy15. Ymca youth and family services reaches over 20,000 community members each year through social service programs designed to address our community's most pressing social issues. We understand the challenges that keep individuals from reaching their fullest potential and continuously expand our services to help people become more self-sufficient, productive and connected to the community. We believe all youth and families should have a safe place to live, a reliable support system and a sense of purpose, and should be connected to the resources needed to flourish. To accomplish this youth & family services provides services in three main areas: 1)youth development, 2)behavioral health, and 3) transitional housing for young adults. Youth and government - over 250 high school students learn democracy through involvement in model legislature programs.