Young Mens Christian Association Of Clearfield

TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A FELLOWSHIP ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL AND HISTORICAL JUDEAO/CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES AND VALUES, CITIZENSHIP, ADULT AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP, INDIVIDUAL AWARENESS AND WORTH, GOOD CHARACTER, VOLUNTEERISM, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. TO OFFER THESE PROGRAMS TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, SEX, ETHNICITY, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STANDING, RELIGION OR CREED, AND REGARDLESS OF ONE'S ABILITY TO PAY.

OUR OTHER PROGRAMS INVOLVE HEALTH AND FITNESS AVAILABLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS. WE HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AS THIS IS OUR CORE IN THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE AND EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. WE DELIVER MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO A LOCAL COLLEGE, PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR HOMES SCHOOLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH THE LOCAL SENIOR CENTER TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. WE ALSO DELIVER MEMBERSHIP WELLNESS SERVICES TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCY CLIENTS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE UNABLE TO PAY THE STATED FEES FOR SERVICES OR MEMBERSHIPS.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE Y'S PURPOSE IN BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL WATER SAFETY SKILLS, AQUATICS PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THROUGH AQUATIC SAFETY CLASSES CHILDREN LEARN TO SWIM AND STAY SAFE AROUND WATER. OUR AQUACISE CLASSES ADDRESS THE NEED FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. OUR SWIM TEAMS PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION, DEVELOPS SELF ESTEEM, AND VALUE EDUCATION FOR A LIFETIME. OUR FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO SHARE TIME TOGETHER AND TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE.

YOUTH PROGRAMS HELP TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE INVOLVED FROM THE ONSET AND TO STAY INVOLVED AS COACHES, OFFICIALS, SPECTATORS AND CONCERNED CARING ADULT ROLE MODELS. YOUTH PROGRAMS BUILD POSITIVE ATTITUDES, HABITS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND WAYS TO HAVE FUN AS THEY GROW AND MATURE INTO ADULTS. A FREE PLAYGROUND PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR ANY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY. PAINT AND PLAY, HOBBY CLUBS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, BATON LESSONS, MARTIAL ARTS, TEEN CENTERS, AND SPORTS ARE DELIVERED AT A FRACTION OF THE COST. THE FOCUS IN ALL OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS IS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION.