Young Mens Christian Association

Programs: Health and wellness programs are focused on the overall individual and their needs. Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility are the ymca's response to the nation's growing health crisis. The ymca is redefining itself and engaging communities across the country to provide better opportunities for people of all ages in their pursuit of health and well-being in spirit, mind and body. The ymca focus is helping to better engage "health seekers". These are children, youth, teens, adults and families whose successful pursuit of health and well-being requires continuous supportive relationships and environments. Inside the ymca, we are influencing and motivating health seekers while outside we are helping create and sustain a healthier community. The programs are designed so that all members of the family can participate in physical activity. The ymca is a major provider of affordable health and fitness programs, with financial aid available. The fremont family ymca provided over $500,000 in assistance and subsidies to children and families with over 1,500 different people receiving financial assistance.

youth and adult programs are offered to all members in the community to develop self esteem, social skills, physical skills, leadership skills, build positive relationships, support and strengthen family life, interest in health and well being, and lifetime sports skills for 6,000 participants. Character development and asset development are intergrated into each activity.

ymca childcare is family care, promoting strong values and better family communication. Childcare staff are trained professionals in implementing curricula to assist and encourage children in developing self esteem, self confidence, motor skills and social attitudes. Contemporary families exist today as single parent households, blended households, grandparents raising grandchildren, and traditional two parent families. The ymca continues to evolve and respond proactively to the changing family climate, to help build strong, healthy relationships and provide families with the mechanism to overcome obstacles in life, so that every family member may reach their full potential. Each day, over 250 children are nurtured in a safe, fun atmosphere through ymca afterschool and childcare programs.