Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA • April-August 2009

Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA • April-August 2009

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Center Information
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THELMA LEY ANDERSON
FAMILY YMCA
3201 South Highway 35
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone 281.585.3112
Fax 281.585.2305
www.ymcahouston.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEMBERSHIP ............................... 4
FAMILY & COMMUNITY .................. 5-6
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS .................... 7
HEALTH & WELLNESS . ................... 8-9
GROUP EXERCISE ...................... 10-11
INFORMAL EDUCATION ................... 12
AQUATICS . ................................ 13
SPORTS . ............................... 14-15
TEENS ...................................... 16
AFTERSCHOOL ............................. 17
SUMMER PROGRAMS ..................... 18
Building Hours:
Days
Mon-Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Times
5:00am-10:00pm
5:00am-9:00pm
8:00am-6:00pm
1:00pm-6:00pm
Holiday Hours:
Days Times Holiday
Apr 10 8:00am-6:00pm Good Friday
Apr 12 Closed Easter Sunday
May 25 8:00am-6:00pm Memorial Day
Pool Hours: Please visit or call our
Welcome Center for a current schedule.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to put
Judeo-Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA
is challenging people, especially children
and teens, to accept and demonstrate
positive values. The five core values
of the YMCA of Greater Houston are
emphasized in all programs: Respect,
Responsibility, Honesty, Caring and Faith.
Financial Statement: We strive to turn
no one away due to inability to pay.
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Membership
Membership to the YMCA: Anyone can
join the YMCA. The YMCA has always
been a great fit for everyone and their
family. Now, it’s also a great fit for every
budget.
Our membership types are based
on household types. We have no
contracts to sign, a 30-day money-back
guarantee on your joining fee, and an
AWAY program, in which you can use
your Houston membership at other
participating YMCAs across the country.
Joining the Y has never been easier!
EVERYONE BELONGS at the YMCA of
Greater Houston. At the YMCA, we’re
more than just a place to work out.
We’re a place where you can be yourself.
Whether you’re just starting on the
road to health and wellness, or you’re a
veteran, you’ll feel comfortable at the
YMCA.
Visit and you will understand why so
many people love it here. It’s because we
don’t care what you look like when you
come in. We just want you to feel great
when you leave.
How to Register:
• Walk-in
AWAY Members: Always Welcome At
YMCA’s, or the AWAY program, is one
that gives YMCA members from outside
of the YMCA of Greater Houston service
area access to the Thelma Ley Anderson
Family YMCA facilities when they are
away from their home.
To the same effect, Houston members
are able to visit other YMCAs across the
country who participate in the AWAY
program as well. Whether you are on a
long vacation or a short visit, find the
nearest YMCA and have some fun.
Open Doors Scholarships: The YMCA
is community-based and believes that
its programs and services should be
available to everyone regardless of age,
background, ability or income. That’s
why the YMCA offers an OPEN DOORS
program, a sliding fee scale that strives
to fit your individual financial situation.
For more information please visit or call our
Welcome Center.
Childwatch
Lifeguard
job opportunities...
work with us!
We are interested in people
who want to make a difference.
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Family & Community
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Child Watch: The Thelma Ley Anderson
Family YMCA offers a place where
children can play, learn, explore, meet
new friends and have fun. While parents
work out, take a class, shoot hoops in
the gym or swim laps, children can have
fun in our Child Watch area.
Available to children 6 weeks to 11
years old, kids are able to participate
in age appropriate crafts and games,
take a fitness class, play outside in our
playground and so much more.
Days
Times
Mon-Fri
8:00am-1:00pm*
Mon-Fri
4:00pm-8:00pm
Sat
8:00am-5:30pm
Sun
1:00pm-5:30pm
*The Older Youth Room is not available
from 8:00am-1:00pm while school is in
session.
Community Events: The Thelma Ley
Anderson Family YMCA is dedicated
to offering quality programs and
events that are available to the entire
community. We host events at our YMCA
designed to bring people together to
have fun; membership is not required
and all are welcome.
Events in the past have included Trunk
or Treat, movie nights, pool parties and
our Back-to-School Bash. Food, games
and prizes are always a fun way to
spend time with your family, friends and
neighbors!
Facility and Pool Rentals: The Thelma
Ley Anderson Family YMCA offers space
in our facility for rent to the community.
The pool is available for rent to our
facility members.
Please inquire at the Welcome Center for
availability and rates.
YMCA healthy kids
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Family & Community
Volunteerism: Volunteers are at the
heart of the YMCA and that is why the
YMCA is at the heart of the community.
When you are a volunteer at the YMCA,
you are a part of a not-for-profit
organization with a vision of building
strong kids, strong families and strong
communities.
Your time and talent will help create a
safe, healthy and caring environment
that will nurture people of all ages and
backgrounds, helping them to become
successful members of our community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Special Events (Healthy Kid’s Day,
Trick or Treat Trail, 4th of July Event,
Frontier’s Day, Open House, Health
Fairs, etc)
• Fund raising
• Program enhancement
• Workshops & Lectures
• And much more
All volunteers must pass a background
check, teen volunteers (13-17 years) must
pass a screening process. All volunteers
must meet with the program’s director
in order to volunteer at the YMCA.
For more information please contact Sabrina
Ceballos, Program Director, at sabrinace@
ymcahouston.org or 281.585.3112.
Partners Campaign: Our commitment to
living our charitable mission each and
every day keeps us strong and focused.
Although grounded in our historical
values, the YMCA continues to search for
and collaborate on new solutions to our
communities’ changing needs.
Funds raised in our Partners Campaign
help children and families participate
in values-based programs and events
such as child care, teen leadership,
older adult programming, community
service projects and aquatics. Now more
than ever, children and families need
the YMCA’s innovative programs and
services.
What’s more, all monies raised in
our Partners Campaign stays in the
Alvin-Manvel area and surrounding
communities. Won’t you join our efforts
to build strong kids, strong families and
strong communities through your own
Partners gift to keep the YMCA available
for all?
For more information, please contact Sheila
Lansing, Executive Director, at sheilas@
ymcahouston.org or 281.585.3112.
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Active Older Adults
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We know that older adults are seeking
more than physical benefits when they
begin exercising. They also want a
sense of community and have a desire
to strengthen social ties. In response
to this need, the YMCA has developed
several activities to encourage and
motivate older adults to take action and
get involved. YMCA programs for older
adults strengthen the whole person.
• Group exercise classes include water
aerobics, joint friendly and
SilverSneakers®.
• Social gatherings
• Day trips
• Monthly potluck luncheons
Your feedback is always welcome and
encouraged. If you have ideas for events
or trips, please fill out a comment card
and drop it off at the Welcome Center.
live it up
Be Active. Be Involved. Belong.
We offer fitness programs for older adults such
as water exercise, yoga, stretching classes, and
social clubs.
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Health & Wellness
The YMCA Health and Wellness
Programs are developmentally
appropriate and help people at any
stage of life build positive health habits.
Participation in YMCA programs offers
youth and adults opportunities for
friendship and community, a sense of
well-being, increased self-confidence
and improved mental abilities.
YMCA programs and services cut across
diverse populations with diverse needs
and attempt to take into account
the total health of each person. The
programs include land and water fitness
classes for individuals and families of all
ages, educational classes, personalized
training programs, noncompetitive
youth sports and social opportunities,
for seniors and families.
Fitlinxx®: This is a computerized
tracking tool that will take the place
of a workout card, give individual
instruction on range of motion and
speed, display seat settings, target goals
and record every workout session. It’s
easy to track your progress and make
adjustments to your program when you
have a workout notebook. FitLinxx® is
attached directly to fitness equipment,
adding an extraordinary “intelligent”
dimension to the workout experience.
FitLinxx® “learns” users’ programs,
“coaches” them individually through
their workout for better form, safety
and confidence during every exercise,
and “tracks” their progress over time.
All the exercise machines are networked
into a central database, providing
exercisers and staff access to a wealth of
information on individual progress and
a unique set of motivational tools. The
system can be accessed on workout floor
kiosks, at the staff computer station, or
anytime on the web.
By adding this unique mental edge to
physical training, FitLinxx® provides
better results for exercisers. Make an
appointment at the Welcome Center to
get set up. FitLinxx® is included in your
facility membership.
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Older Youth Strength Training: All youth
ages 12-15 must complete the older
youth strength training orientation
before using the wellness center. This
two hour class teaches participants how
to properly use the cardio and weight
machines. They must sign up for this
class at the Welcome Center.
Personal Training: A trainer can maximize
your results in a shorter period of time.
They can take the guesswork out of
which exercises, how much, how long and
how often. Most importantly, working
with a personal trainer can increase
your energy and stamina, improve the
integrity of your joints, protect you from
injury, decrease the possibility of disease
and increase your self esteem.
Even those experienced exercisers can
benefit; a trainer can add variety to your
workout. Sessions are sold individually
or in packages for added value. Sessions
must be paid in advance of scheduling.
One-on-One Training:
1 Session - $35
5 Sessions - $150
10 Sessions - $280
Buddy Training (2 people):
1 Session - $50
5 Sessions - $200
10 Sessions - $360
YMCA
Aquatics
Water Safety, skill development
and fun for everyone
- Swim Lessons for all ages
- Water Exercise
- Lifeguard Certification
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Group Exercise
Group exercise classes are a great way
to meet new people, have fun and
work out. Our instructors will work with
you so you can reach your maximum
potential. Whether you are starting
with your first class or have been
taking classes for years, our classes can
help you reach your health goals. The
YMCA offers a variety of formats and
class times to meet the needs of all our
members. Stop by and experience a
YMCA class today.
20/20/20: Add some variety to your
workout with 20 minutes each of step
aerobics, hi-lo floor aerobics and toning.
Abs: This class will challenge you with
10-15 minutes of ab exercises. Come join
us for an AB-solutely great workout!
Aerobics: Aerobics with basic toning
moves on the floor at the end of class.
Fit Ball: Develop core strength,
flexibility, posture, balance and mental
and physical conditioning, while using
the stability ball.
Fit Kids: A program that combines
a cardio workout with strength and
flexibility exercises. The goal is to instill
health and fitness as a way of life.
Hi-Lo: Floor aerobics to fun, energizing
music for all fitness levels. Hi intensity,
yet low impact.
Intervals: Alternates intervals of cardio
with weights and bands for a total body
workout.
Joint Friendly: Basic aerobics class
designed with our senior members in
mind. Class includes a warm-up and
stretch, low impact aerobics, toning and
stretching with a relaxing cool down. A
total workout!
Kickboxing: Strength, endurance,
and interval moves are all part of this
workout. Kick, punch and jab your way
to a healthier lifestyle with this upbeat
workout. This class will improve overall
fitness coordination and stamina.
Mat Pilates: Conditioning program
that improves muscle control, flexibility,
coordination and strength. Exercises
are performed on the floor, additional
equipment such as bands, a stability ball
or a Pilates circle may be used. All levels
welcome.
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Reformer Pilates: The Allegro Reformer
uses springs, straps, and a moving
carriage to tone and strengthen the
body, improve posture and create a
sense of body awareness. Sign up at the
Welcome Center. (class capacity: 4)
Fee based program.
A free introductory class is required.
Power Pump: This weight workout is a
challenging, yet simple, program that
uses barbells and adjustable weights
to condition and strengthen the entire
body with 5-minute increments spent on
each muscle group.
Silver Sneakers®: A class to increase
muscular strength, range of movement
and activity for daily living skills. Handheld
weights, elastic tubing with handles
and a ball are offered for resistance; a
chair is used for seated and/or standing
support.
Spinning®: A group, stationary cycling
class performed on a specially designed
bike. Classes consist of riding a crossterrain
course set to music by the cycling
coach. During the class, students will ride
in the flats, climb hills in a seated and
standing position, and jump in and out
of the saddle.
If you are new to the spin program, please
arrive at least 5 minutes early to get set up
on your bike.
Step: The class will improve
cardiovascular fitness with emphasis on
the muscles of the lower body. This class
is great for all fitness levels and those
looking for an effective workout that is
easy to follow. Classes may include hi-lo,
step interval and multi-step.
Water Exercise: A great workout that
includes muscle conditioning and cardio
with no impact or harmful effects on
joints or muscles. Ideal for all fitness
levels, non-swimmers included.
Yoga: Tone the body and tune the mind.
Learn to be calm, focus your energies
and regain inner peace, while improving
physical strength. Emphasize awareness
and relaxation through supported
positions.
Gentle Yoga: A lower intensity modified
yoga workout. Chairs are available to
help with stability and balance.
Power Yoga: An advanced yoga class for
people looking for a more intense and
challenging workout.
Zumba®: A high energy class that
features aerobic/fitness interval training
with a combination of fast and slow
rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
Utilizing motivating music and easy-tofollow
dance steps, this “feel happy”
workout is not only great for the body
but for the mind as well.
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Informal Education
Home School PE: Our Home School PE
program, offered during the school
year, focuses on teaching children how
they can stay healthy and active in
their every day activities. Each session,
children are divided into age groups and
introduced to new activities and sports.
The program stresses active involvement,
teamwork and most of all, fun.
Dance: Our dance program encourages
children to express themselves through
movement and music. Grace, balance
and rhythm are learned through the use
of music and simple floor exercises.
Programs offered depend entirely on
member interest and participation.
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YMCA Aquatics is about water safety,
skill development and fun for everyone.
At the YMCA, aquatics include swim
lessons for all ages, swim team, lifeguard
certification, fitness and water safety.
We have an aquatic program for every
skill level and interest. Our programs
are about more than just the techniques
and skills; they are about building
friendships, developing self-esteem and
creating positive experiences that will
last a lifetime.
Swim Lesson Sessions:
Ages:
Parent/Child: 6-36 mos
Pre-School: 3-5
School Age: 6-16
Adult: 17+
Registrations will be taken until the class
is full or the Friday prior to the first day
of class.
Session Days: Monday-Thursday
Session Times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 5:30pm,
6:30pm, 7:30pm
Location: Thelma Ley Anderson Family
YMCA pool
Facility Member: $40
Program Member: $80
Private Lessons: Lessons are 30 minutes
with one-on-one instruction. Available
for all ages and levels.
Day/Time: Call to schedule with
instructor, based on availability.
Facility Member: $20 per lesson/$50 for
3 lessons
Program Member: $40 per lesson/$110
for 3 lessons
Spring Lessons: Only evening times are
available for spring sessions.
Session 1: April 20-30
Session 2: May 4-14
Session 3: May 18-29
*There are no classes on Monday, May 25.
Summer Lessons: Morning and evening
times are available for summer sessions.
Session 1: June 8-18
Session 2: June 22-July 2
Session 3: July 6-16
Session 4: July 20-30
Session 5: Aug 3-13
Swim Lesson Session Guarantee: Parent/
Child and adult lessons are 30 minutes;
pre-school and school age are 40
minutes. We guarantee 6 of the 8 classes.
If classes are cancelled by the YMCA,
they will be made up on the Friday or
Saturday of the session week (weather
permitting). Please check with your
instructor for make up dates and times.
Refund Policy: We guarantee 6 of the 8
classes when you register for a session
of YMCA swim lessons. If, for reasons
beyond our control, we are unable to
meet that guarantee, we will credit or
refund you for the number of lessons
less than 6 that were offered.
Fight’n Otters Swim Team: Swimmers
focus on stroke refinement, endurance,
confidence and FUN. Swimmers compete
for a chance to qualify for the City-wide
and State Meet. Parents are encouraged
to volunteer their time at our swim
meets; a Swim Officials training is
provided by the YMCA of Greater
Houston.
More information about our summer
and fall season coming soon.
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Sports
The YMCA believes that Youth
Sports programs encourage and
promote healthy and strong kids,
families and communities by placing
a priority on family involvement, the
value of participation over winning,
team building as well as individual
development, a positive self-image and
a sense of fair play and mutual respect
for others.
Caring volunteer coaches create an
environment in which children learn and
practice core values of responsibility,
honesty, respect, faith and caring.
Parents are encouraged to contribute
their time as volunteer coaches, team
parents and officials, as well as being
their kid’s greatest fan. YMCA Youth
Sports programs are a great start to a
lifetime of fitness and values.
For more information, please contact the
Program Director at 281.585.3112.
Small Stuff: Parent volunteers help
instill the fundamentals of sports while
encouraging fun, fair play and good
sportsmanship with age appropriate
equipment to 3 and 4 year-olds. Games
will be played at the Thelma Ley Anderson
Family YMCA sports fields and surrounding
facilities. Games will be held every other
weekend for a total of 4 games.
Summer Season: Basketball
Fall Season: T-Ball and Soccer
Facility Member: $40
Program Member: $80
A Great Start to a lifetime of
fitness and values
Caring adult coaches create an
environment where children learn and
practice values of responsibility, honesty,
respect, faith and caring.
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Summer Youth Sports:
• Co-Ed Basketball (ages 4-7)
• Boys/Girls Basketball (ages 8-14)
• Volleyball (ages 8-14)
Session: May 26-August 9
Facility Member Registration:
March 23-May 16
Program Member Registration:
April 4-May 16
Late Registration: May 17-June 6 with an
additional $25 fee.
Space is limited to fill rosters only.
Games: Saturday, June 7-August 9
Location: Thelma Ley Anderson Family
YMCA and surrounding facilities.
*No games or practice July 4
Coaches and Parents’ Meeting:
Week of May 26, 7:00pm
Facility Member: $40
Program Member: $80
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Fall Youth Sports:
• T-Ball (ages 4-5)
• Baseball (ages 6-12)
• Softball (ages 6-12)
• Soccer (ages 4-14)
• Volleyball (ages 8-14)
• Flag Football (ages 6-12)
Facility Member Registration:
June 1-August 14
Program Member Registration:
June 22-August 14
Late Registration: August 15-23 with an
additional $25 fee.
Space is limited to fill rosters only.
Location: Thelma Ley Anderson Family
YMCA and surrounding facilities.
Facility Member: $40
Program Member: $80
Adult Sports: Our Adult Sports program
encourages good sportsmanship by
providing an environment of equal
participation and fair play. Participants
must be 18 or older and can form a team
or play as free agents. Games are held at
the Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA.
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Teens
There are many distractions that
compete for the attention of our youth
today. It’s important that the messages
they hear are coming from positive
sources. All young people, regardless of
economic, geographic, ethnic, gender or
religious background, face choices that
can positively or negatively influence
their futures.
Every day, the YMCA sees teens that are
excited about learning leadership skills
and participating in projects. The YMCA
wants teens and families to know there
is a way for youth to reach new heights,
and is committed to programs for older
youth and teens that offer character
development, citizenship, leadership
and service programs in collaboration
with local school districts and other
community organizations.
For more information, please contact Lauren
Miller, Program Director, at laurenmi@
ymcahouston.org, or 281.585.3112.
Leadership Programs:
YMCA Youth and Government - This
club will teach the teens about the
democratic process: research and write
bills, debate issues, vote on proposals
and run for office. They will gain an
understanding of how our government
works, how laws are made and how they
can make a difference.
Junior Achievers - This group encourages
teens to excel in school, prepare
for college and view their future as
filled with endless possibilities and
opportunities.
Junior Leaders - This teaches practical
leadership and teamwork skills that will
enable the students to become effective
leaders. Students are responsible for
creating and managing special projects
throughout the year for the YMCA and
their community.
Through these clubs, the teens will
grow into responsible adults who are
confident in their ability to make a
difference.
Programs offered depend entirely on youth
interest and participation.
Teen Nights: A fun, safe way for your
teen to spend a Friday night!
• Themed events
• Staff supervision
• Food
• Movies
• Open gym
Ages: 12-15
Dates: May 22, June 19, July 17,
August 21
Check In: 9:00pm-9:30pm
Lock In: 9:30pm-Midnight
Fee: $5 entry fee
An adult must sign teens in and out.
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YMCA AfterSchool ensures that each
child’s time after school is occupied
creatively and constructively. These
programs help children grow physically,
mentally and spiritually while
emphasizing and modeling character
development values of caring, honesty,
respect, responsibility and faith.
The Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA
currently offers YMCA AfterSchool in
schools in the Alvin ISD. We provide
care to children in Kindergarten to Sixth
Grade throughout the school year. The
program hours run from school dismissal
until 6:30pm. Snacks, homework help,
games and well-trained staff offer
parents peace of mind. Care is also
provided on teacher in-service days and
early dismissal days.
For more information, please contact
Lauren Miller, Program Director, at
laurenmi@ymcahouston.org or
281.585.3112.
AfterSchool Sites: The Thelma
Ley Anderson Family YMCA offers
AfterSchool care at the following sites in
the Alvin ISD.
• Alvin Primary, Alvin Elementary* and
Alvin Junior High
• EC Mason Elementary *
• Hood-Case Elementary*
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary*
• Mary Marek Elementary* and
Nolan Ryan Junior High
• Mark Twain Primary*, Longfellow
Elementary and Passmore Elementary
• Stevenson Primary* and Walt Disney
Elementary
*Indicates YMCA AfterSchool site.
Facility Member: $190/month
Program Member: $250/month
Prices subject to change for the 2009-2010
school year.
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Summer Programs
Day Camp: Through the use of natural
surroundings and under Christian support
and trained leadership, the Thelma Ley
Anderson Family YMCA seeks to help each
camper achieve his/her fullest potential
in terms of mental development, physical
well-being, social growth and spiritual
development. Day camp is a place where
kids can be kids. We provide a variety
of values driven activities such as arts
and crafts, devotions, group games, skits,
songs, swimming, weekly field trips and a
lot of FUN!
Camp Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm
Locations: YMCA (Alvin site) & Laura
Ingalls Wilder Elementary (Shadow Creek
Ranch site)
Ages: 5 (completed Kindergarten) -11
Facility Member: $105/ week
Program Member: $130/week
Teen Leadership Camp: YMCA Teen
Leadership Camp provides teens with
supervised activities that teach core
values, conflict resolution and leadership
skills. This summer, teen campers have
the opportunity to develop as leaders,
as they participate in service learning
projects in the community and lead
games and activities in our Day Camp
program. Teen Leadership Camp is
also about having fun; campers will
participate in fun and educational field
trips, group discussions, swimming,
group games and have the chance to
meet lifetime friends.
Camp Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm
Locations: YMCA (Alvin site) & Laura
Ingalls Wilder Elementary (Shadow Creek
Ranch site)
Ages: 12-15
Facility Member: $125/week
Program Member: $150/week
BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION
of over 100 years of swim instruction, the YMCA has
established the Y Water Wise water safety initiative.
This initiative has the aggressive goal of “Eliminating”
drownings through water safety education &
awareness, and by teaching swimming skills.
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YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build
healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA strives to turn no one away due to inability to pay.