Young Womens Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region

Pre-school academies for early learning: the ywca provides high-quality child care services in 7 centers throughout the city of el paso to 270 children, where the children's cognitive, social-emotional and physical needs are addressed. The ywca childcare centers offer balanced, nutritious, cooked meals and convenient hours for working families. After-school and summer camps: the ywca also offers an after-school program to more than 1,200 children in over 42 schools throughout the county. Children work on their homework, receive tutoring, engage in project based steam (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, literacy development as well as health, wellness and nutritional guidance. They enjoy healthy snacks, games, and arts all while having fun. Outdoor recreational programming is provided and helps to promote lifelong skills for healthy living. The summer camp program is fun and educational. Ywca summer camps aim to prevent the summer slide by providing opportunities for children to have fun, educational and productive summers. Campers participate in a steam project-based curriculum designed to complement what they learned in school and prepare them for the coming year as well as social justice focused programming designed to teach campers about different communities through art, music, food and customs. This programing is designed to create a more engaged global citizen. Throughout our summer camps, students participate in math games, science and engineering projects, playtime, creative project, healthy living related activities and more. Summer camp also provides nutritious meals and snacks. Our quality staff are all cpr certified and first aid certified and trained in safety, supervision, decision making and problem- solving. Total summer camp participants is 225.

Health and wellness: the ywca promotes and supports healthier lifestyles in the el paso del norte region by offering a variety of fitness and aquatics programs for all ages in 4 locations throughout the city. Total health and wellness program participants is 9,821.

Empowerment and diversity

Transitional living center

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