Shiawassee Area Ymca

Youth development programs ymca youth and teen programs give kids good role models to help them develop self-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and a strong work ethic. Financial assistance is available for fee-based programs, so a young person's economic circumstances are not a barrier to participation. The ymca camping program provides a lasting experience of personal enrichment. Day camps offer adventure and learning activities that provide challenge and promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and self-respect. Camping helps youth become aware of their physical and mental capabilities, to recognize the value of cooperation, and to gain confidence. There were 104 campers with 32 weeks of overall assistance.

Other program services the shiawassee family ymca is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.