Armed Services Ymca Of The Usa

THE MISSION OF THE ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF THE USA- SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATIONTHE ARMED SERVICES YMCA ENHANCES THE LIVES OF MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY THROUGH PROGRAMS RELEVANT TO THE UNIQUE CHALLENGE OF MILITARY LIFE.

PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY MEMBERS, SPOUSES & FAMILIES:ASYMCA PROGRAMS AIM TO BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER WHILE AT HOME AND ESPECIALLY DURING DEPLOYMENT. HEALTHY FAMILIES CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE SUCCESS OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND THE READINESS OF MILITARY UNITS, PROVIDING CONFIDENCE AND PEACE OF MIND. HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - YOUNG FAMILY SUPPORT- FAMILY UNITY- HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE- UNIT+FAMILY READINESS GROUP SUPPORT - PARENT/CHILD DANCES- PARENT & ME CLASSES - CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS- WELLNESS PROGRAMS- CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION- PARENTING WORKSHOPS- INFANT CAR SEAT LOANPROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY MEMBERS, SPOUSES AND FAMILIES- OPERATION KID COMFORT- CAMPING (DAY & RESIDENT) - WOUNDED WARRIOR SUPPORTFEW PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF MILITARY FAMILIES CAN IMAGINE THE STRAIN OF WORRYING ABOUT A SERVICE HUSBAND OR WIFE, ESPECIALLY ONE WHO IS DEPLOYED. A VAST ARRAY OF ASYMCA PROGRAMS HELP SPOUSES OF JUNIOR-ENLISTED LEARN LIFE SKILLS, CARE FOR CHILDREN, AND EVEN MAKE ENDS MEET. LOCAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- SPOUSE SUPPORT AND CRAFT GROUPS - SEPARATE BUT TOGETHER- COUPLES NIGHT - ENLISTED WIVES CLUB- HOLIDAY DINNERS AND DANCES - ACTIVE DUTY PREGNANCY CLASSES- LATE NIGHT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES - PARENTING WORKSHOPS

CHILD CARE PROGRAMS:DAYCARE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND HOSPITAL CHILD WATCH SERVICES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS ARE OFFERED AT LOW OR NO COST AT MULTIPLE ASYMCA BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: ASYMCA OFFERS A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS, RANGING FROM PROGRAMS OFFERED ON-SITE AT ASYMCAS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT ONGOING EDUCATION. LOCAL PROGRAMS/SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: - PRESCHOOL- SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES FOR ADULTS- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES- CHILD LITERACY PROGRAM- BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING- CHILD MENTORING- SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES- HEALTHY KIDS DAYS- ROBOTICS CAMP- TEEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS- TUITION ASSISTANCE- AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT- COMPUTER CLASSES- ABCS AND 123S- GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA - ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGENATIONALLY, ONE OF ASYMCA'S KEYSTONE PROGRAMS IS OPERATION HERO, A PROGRAM THAT AIDS CHILDREN FROM SIX TO 12 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY DIFFICULTY IN SCHOOL, BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. OFTEN THESE DIFFICULTIES ARE CAUSED BY FREQUENT MOVES AND FAMILY DISRUPTION DUE TO DEPLOYMENTS. REFERRED BY TEACHERS, PARENTS, OR SCHOOL OFFICIALS, THE SEMESTER-LONG PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING AND MENTORING ASSISTANCE IN A SMALL GROUP WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS. OPERATION HERO FACILITATES A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT, ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR, AND GETS CHILDREN BACK ON TRACK IN SCHOOL, BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION HERO.

OTHER PROGRAMS: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE, RECREATIONAL, RESIDENCE AND AWARDSASYMCA PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO JUNIOR-ENLISTED MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, RANGING FROM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EYEGLASSES TO CHILD WATCH SO THAT MOMS AND DADS CAN ATTEND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. ASYMCA EVEN OFFERS NON-MEDICAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON THE BASE TO MILITARY SPOUSES NEEDING INFORMATION ABOUT INFANT CHILDCARE. PROGRAMS OFFERED AT LOCAL BRANCHES INCLUDE:- RECREATION THERAPY - VOLUNTEERS IN PEDIATRICS- INFANT IMMUNIZATION FOLLOW-UP - CHILDREN'S PRE-OPERATING PROGRAM- NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE REUNION - SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN OF SPECIAL NEEDS- HEALING HEARTS- AQUACISE (AQUATICS PROGRAM)- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GROUP - ACTIVE DUTY PREGNANCY CLASSES- RESPITE CARE - CPR TRAINING/FIRST AID- BABY BUNDLES ASYMCA KEEPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENTERTAINED AND ACTIVE TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH BRANCH. IN SAN DIEGO, ASYMCA OPERATES A PROGRAM AT THE NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS TO ENJOY RECREATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRIPS WITH GREAT SEATS TO PADRE GAMES, THERAPY DOG VISITATION, AND AQUATICS CLASSES. OUR BRANCH IN TWENTY-NINE PALMS OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE WHILE PARENTS USE BASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT OR ATTEND YOGA CLASSES. OTHER LOCAL BRANCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - DANCE CLASSES- TAE KWON DO- PILATES/YOGA- WALKING GROUPS- SELF-WORTH WORKSHOPS- NUTRITION PROGRAM- HEALTHY LIFESTYLES CLASSES- YOUTH SPORTS, CAMPS, AND AQUATICS- GOLF TOURNAMENTS- 10K RACES - CERTIFIED AEROBICS CLASSES- ALL SERVICES ENLISTED BASEBALL- KIDS OLYMPICS- SOAP BOX DERBYTHE ANGELS OF THE BATTLEFIELD EVENT GALA IS AN ARMED SERVICES YMCA SIGNATURE EVENT THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE MEDICS, CORPSMEN AND PARARESCUEMEN ON THE FRONTLINES WHO ARE SAVING LIVES AND DEMONSTRATING EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE. THIS MEMORABLE EVENT IS HELD EACH FALL.