Sterling-Rock Falls Family Ymca Of Sterling Illinois

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA IS A NONPROFIT LIKE NO OTHER. THAT'S BECAUSE IN WE HAVE THE PRESENCE AND PARTNERSHIPS TO NOT JUST PROMISE, BUT DELIVER, POSITIVE CHANGE. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA IS COMMUNITY-CENTERED. FOR 125 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. WE CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO BRIDGE THE GAPS IN COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA NURTURES POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA HAS LOCAL PRESENCE AND GLOBAL REACH. WE MOBILIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO EFFECT LASTING, MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALLMEMBERSHIP:MEMBERS ARE OFFERED THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITIES, WHICH ARE FOR PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. INCLUDED IN THESE FACILITIES ARE A SWIMMING POOL, GYM, WELLNESS CENTER AND AEROBICS ROOM. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES THE USE OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY, PARTICIPATION IN FITNESS CLASSES AND FREE BABY-SITTING WHILE USING THE FACILITY AND PROGRAMS.THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. OVER 6,003 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2021. THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YMCA MEMBERS.YMCA MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FURTHER THE YMCA MISSION. OUR YMCA SEEKS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:1. DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RECPECT - AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS2. DEVELP VALUES FOR DAILY LIVING; DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR BASED ON JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES3. GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND AS CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.4. APPRECIATE THAT HEALTH OF MIND AND BODY IS A SACRED GIFT, AND THAT PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING ARE CONDITIONS TO BE ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED.5. RECOGNIZE THE WORTH OF ALL PERSONS, AND WORK WITH INTERRACIAL AND INTER-GROUP UNDERSTANDING.6. DEVELOP A SENSE OF WORLD-MINDEDNESS AND WORK FOR WORLD-WIDE UNDERSTANDING.7. DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND USE THEM RESPONSIBLY IN THEIR OWN GROUPS AND COMMUNITY LIFE.8. BECOME LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS; LEARN THE GIVE AND TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO WORK TOWARD COMMON GOOD.9. DEVELOP SPECIFIC LIFE SKILLS; ACQUIRE NEW KNOWLEDGE AND WAYS TO GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & ACHIEVEMENT:THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME OPTIONS IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP, REMOTE LEARNING DAY CAMP AND SUMMER DAY CAMP. IN 2021, THE YMCA WAS ABLE TO SERVE 1,472 CHILDREN IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT.THE YMCA PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING REDUCED FEES FOR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE "FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM" AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YMCA MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES AND PROVIDES REDUCES PRICES FOR ALL YMCA PROGRAMS ALONG WITH PROVIDING ACCESS FOR THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY TO THE YMCA FACILITY. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE AID TO FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC., BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES.

CAMP BENSON: THE YMCA CAMP BENSON PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. THROUGH SUMMER RESIDENCE AND WEEKEND RETREATS, THE CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF RESPECT. CAMPING HELPS YOUTH BECOME AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM.WHILE CAMP BENSON'S FACILITIES AND LOCATION ARE TERRIFIC, WE BELIEVE THAT IT'S OUR CAMP COUNSELORS THAT MAKE THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE TRULY SPECIAL. AT YCB YOU WILL FIND A TREMENDOUS CONCENTRATION OF "GREAT CAMPERS AND "GREAT ROLE-MODELS" THAT PROVIDE A WONDERFULLY INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. WE HAVE SO MANY FIRST-TIME CAMP FAMILIES IN LARGE PART BECAUSE OF THE EMPHASIS WE PLACE ON TRAINING CAMPERS TO BECOME STAFF THROUGH THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.IT IS THE MISSION OF YMCA CAMP BENSON TO PROVIDE SAFE, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR OUR CAMPERS THROUGH THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE FOUR CORE VALUES; CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY AND BY PRACTICING A CAMPER FIRST PHILOSOPHY. SENDING A CHILD TO CAMP IS AN ACT OF GREAT FAITH BY PARENTS. AS DIRECTORS, WE TAKE THAT RESPONSIBILITY VERY SERIOUSLY. WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BOTH ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH AND CREATES AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER EXPERIENCE. THE CAMP BENSON COMMUNITY IS A CARING AND SUPPORTING ONE, AND AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING THAT TAKES PLACE AT CAMP.THIS PROGRAM RUNS IN JUNE AND JULY OF EACH YEAR AND IN 2021 WE SERVED OVER 393 CAMPERS.

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