Ymca Of The Coastal Bend

Youth development - the ymca of the coastal bend is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our programs help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. These programs include after-school childcare, as well as summer and holiday camps for school aged children, youth sports programs, and aquatics programs. Licensed childcare is provided through our y after-school program at 1 school in the district. Summer and holiday camps serve youth at 1 site on the north side of corpus christi. Y youth sports emphasize the development of skills, health and fitness, safety, cooperation, self-esteem and respect for others. Our aquatics programs promote water safety, skills development, self-esteem and healthy habits.

Social responsibility - the ymca of the coastal bend believes in giving back to our community. Included in our outreach efforts, we host a teen leadership development program. Our ymca literacy program provided students the opportunity to receive tutoring services administered at local schools. Also, through our youth and government clubs, teens built skills through hands-on participation in mock legislative, judicial, and media activities at local regional and state-wide events.

The ymca of corpus christi was first started in the coastal bend area in 1886 and later incorporated in 1939 as an affiliate of the national young men's christian association. The ymca puts christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The ymca of corpus christi is primarily supported through contributions, membership and program fees and operates in the corpus christi, tx area. The ymca provides programs for children, adults and families. The ymca of corpus christi encourages and promotes healthy spirit, mind and body for all through school age child care, camps, youth sports, teen activities, aquatics, adult & youth wellness programs, family activities and opportunities for individuals to volunteer.