Young Mens Christian Association Of Wenatchee

THE WENATCHEE VALLEY YMCA STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY. WITH A COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y WORKS TO PROVIDE EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. THE Y IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED, AND SECURE CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, OPERATIONS EXCEPT FOR CHILDCARE, STOPPED.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS PROVIDE QUALITY ACTIVITIES LED BY APPROPRIATE ROLE MODELS IN POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNSUPERVISED. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES LIKE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA TEEN CENTER IS OPEN 20 HOURS PER WEEK AND INCLUDES A ACTIVITIES FOR STEM, ARTS, CREATIVE LEARNING CENTERS, GAMING, COOKING CLASSES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. OTHER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE LICENSED CHILDCARE, SWIMMING LESSONS, TEEN STRENGTH TRAINING, YOUTH BASKETBALL, AND RECREATION SWIMS THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND PROVIDE POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR YOUTHFUL ENERGY. Y ACADEMY, STUDENT CARE, SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP, AND EXTREME TEENS ALL SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS. NO CHILD IS EVER DENIED PARTICIPATION BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY. YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 2001 YOUTH IN 2021.

HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS: YMCA HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH SOUND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS. A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORTIVE STAFF BUILD A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS WHO NEED CONSISTENT SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR WELLNESS GOALS. A REDUCED FEE MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS LESS THAN $25,000 AND TO HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS LESS THAN $33,000 WITH ADJUSTS FOR THE SIZE OF THE FAMILY THEREAFTER. THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. YMCA HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE AEROBIC DANCE, PERSONAL FITNESS, WATER EXERCISE, STRENGTH TRAINING, CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING, SWIMMING, BASKETBALL, RACQUETBALL, DANCE, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, TAI CHI, NUTRITION, AND GROUP CYCLING. YMCA HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 1854 PEOPLE IN 2021.

CAMPING: YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL WELLBEING AND SOCIAL GROWTH. YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, TEACHING NEW SKILLS, AND ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN AND TEENS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN UNABLE TO AFFORD THE REGULAR FEES. THE YMCA ALSO PROVIDES OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, THE WENATCHEE VALLEY YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS SERVED 818 PEOPLE IN 2021 IN A FAMILY CAMPING MODEL.