Young Mens Christian Assoc Of Grays Harbor

Programs: The ymca movement is something different and special. We are particularly relevant in today's society because we fill a void in the community. We put christian principles into practice. We welcome and support children and families and help build the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We are for everyone: people of all ages, races, religions, incomes and abilities. The ymca builds community. We utilize programs as tools to address needs in our community. Membership is the foundation of all ymca programs. We averaged 7,187 members throughout the year with over 29. 3% receiving some form of assistance for their membership. During the fiscal year we provided $418,301. 50 in scholarship assistance to kids, families and individuals. A major focus in our programming is meeting the need for quality programs that focus on physical activity. Our aquatics programs met this through teaching 3,065 swim lessons, having 108 children on swim team and 10,418 water exercise classes per year. Our health & fitness programs encouraged physical activity through 524 hours of personal training. We also focused on creating opportunities that encourage families to be together. Through multiple events including healthy kids day, harvest carnival and turkey bingo, 1,141 people were reached.

youth development: the ymca strives to offer the youth in our community positive and affordable character building opportunities. We are happy to help motivate youth by developing both their desire to complete their homework and grow their education. In the harbor after school program, 451 attended. These youth were given a safe place to attend after school where they were tutored with their homework and kept physically active in a safe environment. This program reaches youth throughout the county including 6 sites in aberdeen, hoquiam, elma and mccleary. As a safe environment for youth to develop socially and spiritually in a physically motivating culture the ymca also emphasizes physically active opportunities. In the past year 1,087 kids participated in youth sports and youth and teen programs helping them to not only be better players but better people. The ymca offers them a safe place to play games that are fun and exciting. Starting in august the impact center had 152 unduplicated kids per month and had 2,467 kids for late nights. These events offer the youth of our community a safe affordable place to be active and develop socially and spiritually with positive role models and the proper guidance. Finally at the ymca's camp bishop we utilize outdoor settings to offer affordable opportunities to the youth of the community. Character building activities are offered through camp programs, day camp and resident camp to youth by challenging the youth both physically and intellectually. In the last year $13,596. 75 in scholarships were awarded to youth who could not otherwise afford to attend camp. Through this 412 mentored through camp bishop.

childcare: the ymca is committed to providing quality care for children through y-kids childcare program and busytown nursery. Y-kids childcare is a safe, high-quality and affordable program providing parents with services that allow them to attend school or work to support their families. In many instances, y-kids program allows parents/guardians to remain employed while their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Our free busytown nursery allows parents/guardians the opportunity to pursue their health and fitness goals while their child is cared for. Last year, 172 kids were provided care through our y-kids program and served an average of 68 kids per day. Busytown averaged 50 kids per day.

senior companion program-helped individuals with special needs and provide opportunities for elderly and low-income individuals.