Ymca Of Southern Arizona

Programs: Family and youth developmentsince 1914, the y has strengthened the foundation of our community bringing quality effective innovative programs that develop youth, promote healthy living and instill social responsibility in all we serve. Youth development programs nurture the potential of every child and teen creating the foundation for each to develop character, build leadership skills and realize their potential. The y is a family organization that provides families with a safe, reliable and affordable place to bond and spend valuable quality time together. Parent/child programs and family activities build healthy relationships, foster understanding and encourage positive communication. In 2016, 14,986 youth program registrants participated in our youth sports and instructional programs. Volunteer coaches teach basic sports skills in an atmosphere where everyone participates and plays. This progressive sports program builds positive attitudes, habits of healthy exercise and develops life long skills. The y purposefully keeps registrations affordable, but even so scholarships and financial assistance in the amount of $40,121 benefited 651 individuals in these programs.

child care and day campymca's safe, quality, affordable child care and summer day camp programs allow parents to attend school or maintain employment to support their families. Programs serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age youth at convenient locations across the tucson metropolitan area, sahuarita, and vail making the y one of southern arizona's largest child care providers. Our values based programs offer educational enrichment and recreational opportunities, and offer adventure and learning opportunities during school vacations. Children learn more than their a,b,c's; ymca child care programs prepare children for success in school and life! Children learn social and language skills, as well as cultural competencies. Parents entrust y staff to help raise their children. They find peace of mind at work knowing their children are in safe, nurturing environments. Children learn and practice important character values. In 2016, the y had 14,212 program registrations in ymca child care and summer day camp programs and awarded $385,016 in financial assistance benefiting 554 kids.

health and wellnessthe y is about improving our community's health and well-being. Our programs are designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnicities and incomes. We offer resources and guidance to help our members maintain or improve their physical activity, health and wellness in an affordable and welcoming environment. Our approach helps individuals and families alike create realistic goals for self-improvement, leading to healthier more balanced lives. Prevention programs, that served more than 57,500 members in 2016, focus on regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. Of those members, 12,957 benefited from $111,693 in direct financial assistance.

resident camp and outdoor educationthe y has been synonymous with creating engaging outdoor recreation programs since holding our community's first organized summer camp for boys in 1927. Since 1945, thousands of southern arizona's youth have experienced "sleep-away" camp at the triangle y ranch camp's permanent home in the catalina mountains near oracle, az. Gifted by elizabeth lambert wood, the camp covers 400 acres of the coronado national forest at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Kids, families and retreat groups enjoy hiking, horseback riding, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, camping and so much more, while engaged in a sense of adventure and exploration under the guidance of experienced ymca staff. Children make friends and learn how to get along with others. They participate in challenging activities that teach them independence, help them build self-esteem and self-confidence. Their experiences turn into memories that last a lifetime. In 2016, 967 children went to summer camp. Of those, 858 received $334,505 in direct financial assistance.