The Riverbrook Regional Young Mens Christian Association Inc

THE RIVERBROOK REGIONAL YMCA IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAXIMIZING THE PERSONAL POTENTIAL OF ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY.

A. AQUATICSTHE GOAL OF THE Y'S AQUATIC PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOP COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT SWIMMERS BY TEACHING THE LIFE SKILLS OF SWIMMING. CHILDREN ARE INTRODUCED TO THE WATER THROUGH A GRADUATED SERIES OF LESSONS DEVELOPED AND STANDARDIZED BY THE YMCA OF THE USA. THE PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO AGE GROUPS, AND CHILDREN MOVE THROUGH THE LEVELS AT THEIR OWN PACE AS THEIR ABILITIES AND SKILLS GROW. ADVANCED LESSONS AND TEAM PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE BOYS AND GIRLS WITH PARTICULAR ENTHUSIASM FOR SWIMMING. TEAM PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF ABILITY, FROM BEGINNERS TO OLYMPIC COMPETITORS. THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE CAREFUL DEVELOPMENT AND STEADY PROGRESSION THROUGH THE STAGES OF COMPETITIVE SWIMMING. Y AQUATIC PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RESPECT, DEVELOP CORE VALUES, GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, APPRECIATE HEALTH OF THE MIND AND BODY AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE REGULAR FEES.

B. FITNESSAS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, THE YMCA IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WHERE INDIVIDUALS GROW AND DEVELOP BY MOVING FROM A CASUAL TO A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP. WE ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; WHICH MEANS HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. SUCH AWARENESS PROMOTES A LIFESTYLE THAT HELPS US RESIST ILLNESS, ADDICTIONS, AND DISEASE. THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED EXERCISE, SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CHRONIC DISEASE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, THE Y PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND INCOMES. GOOD HEALTH LETS US ENJOY THE GOODNESS OF LIFE. IN A WORLD WHERE WE DRIVE TO WORK INSTEAD OF WALK, LIVE IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITHOUT SIDEWALKS, EAT OUT OR GET "TAKE OUT" INSTEAD OF COOKING, AND WORK LONGER HOURS UNDER HIGHER STRESS LEVELS - OUR ENVIRONMENT OFTEN DOES NOT SUPPORT HEALTHY LIVING HABITS. THE YMCA IS REDEFINING ITSELF AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THEIR PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO BENEFIT FROM THE Y PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

C. CAMPCAMP PROVIDES CHILDREN AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN PLACE TO BE WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION AND PARENTS HAVE CONFIDENCE THEIR CHILD IS SAFE AND SECURE. CAMP ENCOMPASSES SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THAT GIVES FAMILIES CHOICES BY AGE AND THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF THE CAMPER. TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE Y'S BEAUTIFUL 20 ACRE CAMPUS AND EXCELLENT OUTDOOR FACILITIES, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES SPORTSMANSHIP, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND FUN, BASED ON THE FIVE CHARACTER VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND UNITY WHILE FOLLOWING THE MODEL OF POSITIVE DISCIPLINE. EACH DAY INCLUDES TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS, CANOEING AND ARCHERY, AS WELL AS SPECIAL FEATURES LIKE HIGH AND LOW ROPES COURSE, FISHING, MINI-GOLF, AND CLIMBING WALL. CAMP IS STATE-LICENSED WITH A FULLY CERTIFIES STAFF AND INCLUSIVE AT ALL LEVELS WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CHILD CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.

D. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMSTHE Y'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVES OVER 2,000 PEOPLE EVERY YEAR, INCLUDING ENABLING EVERY CHILD TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM, CHILDREN ATTENDING SUMMER DAY CAMP, SENIOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATING IN EXERCISE CLASSES, ADULT REHABILITATION FROM INJURES, AND FAMILY SPENDING QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. OTHER SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES TO COMBAT CHRONIC DISEASE AND PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY, AS WELL AS SAFE AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS. THE Y'S FUND FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, WHICH PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND THESE OUTREACH PROGRAMS MUST BE REPLENISHED EACH YEAR SO THE Y CAN FULFILL ITS MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY OF REMAINING AFFORDABLE FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. ALL ARE WELCOMED INTO Y PROGRAMS, WHETHER SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED DUE TO A PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE OR FINANCIAL AID IS NECESSARY. NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM Y SERVICES.