Greater Providence Young Mens Christian Association

TO BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL, THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE BASED UPON OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS:THE YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. WE CURRENTLY HAVE OVER 34,000 MEMBERS. THE PRIMARY WAY WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE IS THROUGH OUR SEVEN CONVENIENTLY BASED WELLNESS CENTERS, WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE SETTING AND COMMUNITY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MEET THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GOALS. COMPLEMENTING THESE BASIC SERVICES ARE A SUITE OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH INTERVENTIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS TO HELP THOSE AT RISK OF SUCH CONDITIONS TO ONSET LATER IN LIFE. THESE INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE CHILD OBESITY, DIABETES PREVENTION, CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, AND FALL PREVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS.

CHILDCARE AND CAMP:THE YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE PARTNERS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MANY COMMUNITY AGENCIES ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENRICHING PROGRAMS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL THAT ARE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD. THROUGH ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FUN WAYS TO LEARN, AS WELL AS RECREATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AND OUTSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE Y'S OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS PROMOTE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE, HEALTHY HABITS, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. MOST PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED IN LOCAL SCHOOLS WHERE WE PARTNER WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THAT OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACADEMICALLY ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL STANDARDS AND CURRICULA SO THAT WE CAN HELP CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR OUR CHILDREN. NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL REASONS.YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE CAMPS PROVIDE AN ENRICHING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE. BE IT DISCOVERING THE OUTDOORS, LEARNING TO SAIL, PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS TO STAY ON TRACK ACADEMICALLY, OR SIMPLY DEVELOPING NEW FRIENDSHIPS, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE, YMCA CAMPS PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA. OUR DAY CAMPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORTS, RECREATION, ARTS, AND SOCIALIZING. OUR RESIDENT CAMP, CAMP FULLER, HELPS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE IN A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM SAILING TO MOUNTAIN BIKING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. OUR SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFER EDUCATION, ENRICHMENT, FIELD TRIPS, AND FUN TO HELP STUDENTS AT RISK KEEP UP IN SCHOOL.