Organization: YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBERSBURG PA
Mission: THE CHAMBERSBURG YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION. THIS COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP IS UNITED BY A COMMON LOYALTY TO JESUS CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LIVES OF OUR YOUTH, OUR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY. YMCA PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, AN APPRECIATION OF A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY AND A CAPACITY FOR LEADERSHIP, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
Activities: HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY. FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE (SACC) - WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE YMCA'S SACC PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY BY MAKING 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 CHAMBERSBURG YMCA'S SACC PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEARCH INSTITUTES 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, FITNESS AND RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION, HOMEWORK SUPPORT AND HEALTH SNACKS. ARK - THE ARK HELPS EVERY CHILD IN OUR CENTER LEARN AND GROW. WE PROVIDE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR EARLY DEVELOPMENT, KINDERGARTEN READINESS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CHRISTIAN VALUES. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND A WIDE VARIETY OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO HOPE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING ALL CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH - HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. OUR AQUATIC PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN TODDLERS THROUGH TEENAGERS, WHICH PROMOTE WATER SAFETY AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.
NTEE category: Youth Development
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports