Young Mens Christian Association Of Greensboro Inc

Youth and Teen Development Programs:Our YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We firmly believe working with youth and teens involves much more than developing specific skills for sports or individual activities. Those are merely the tools to develop something much more important the whole child from the inside out. Our programs use the platform of a specific activity to teach skills necessary for life that are valuable at any age. This includes enjoying an active lifestyle, being part of a team, making good choices, playing fair, persevering against obstacles, stretching yourself to meet your potential and perhaps most important of all, being confident in who you are. Depending on the age or interests of our young participants, a variety of programs are available to teach those skills in an environment of spirited fun and, in some cases, friendly competition. The Y makes sure every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future and to take an active role in strengthening his or her community. Our programs offer opportunities for youth and teens to learn values and positive behaviors as they explore their own unique talents and interests. We help them realize their potential, giving them confidence today that will make them contributing and engaging adults tomorrow. We offer a variety of sports, recreation, and leadership programs such as Y Achievers, chess club, kids fitness, swim lessons, youth sports bright beginnings, outdoor education and Y leaders club all of which are designed to offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. We also offer an exercise and social skills program for youth and teens on the autism spectrum. The programs are either land-based or water-based and designed to get kids active and nurture their potential while in a safe environment. In 2024, 23,249 youth and teens were engaged in Y programing, and the Y was able to provide $171,266 in financial assistance to make the programs affordable and accessible. The Y also provided 941 youth in Guilford and Rockingham County with free safety around water lessons through the support of POOLCORP.

Childcare:Strengthening families and meeting the needs of children is a commitment of the YMCA that is integral to our mission. The YMCA of Greensboro provides safe, affordable, high-quality supervision of children, enabling parents to remain gainfully employed with the peace of mind their children are thriving in a supportive and developmentally sound environment, where the ultimate goal is to prepare children to succeed. Our goal is to prepare children for success by instilling confidence, fostering self-esteem, teaching moral and ethical behavior, and developing leadership skills through a holistic approach focused on spirit, mind, and body. 86% of our participants experienced growth in at least one social emotional development area in 2024. Our programs include daycare for 1 to 4-year-olds, after-school care, and summer day and overnight camp opportunities for 5-12 year olds. At Camp Weaver, we also provide an overnight camping program that provides children with a unique opportunity to grow, learn and create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities at camp are designed to encourage personal growth in a positive and encouraging environment that helps combat issues with summer learning loss. At the Y, children from a variety of backgrounds meet as strangers, often come together as a family and depart as lifelong friends. Lastly, we have teen leadership camps for children aged 13-16; these programs are designed for teens looking to build leadership skills while they develop and challenge our participants. In 2024, 3,148 youth and teens participated in our wide variety of childcare programs, and the Y was able to provide $225,927 in financial assistance to make the programs affordable and accessible.

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