The YMCA’s philosophy on Teen Sports is for kids to have fun and learn new skills. The purpose of the program is to offer teens the opportunity to enjoy playing under conditions that will foster skillful play, fellowship, team loyalty, and a finer appreciation of the sport. We focus on cooperation and not competition. There are no tryouts for a team and everyone is guaranteed playing time. We teach your teen the fundamentals of each sport, and just as important, we focus on the YMCA’s character development traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
The YMCA Summer Day Camp operates 5 days a week during summer vacation from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM for kids going into 1st-8th grades. The program does not operate during the week of July 4th. Refer to the 2024 Summer Camp Parent Handbook. Scholarships for 10%-70% are available to eligible families. Space is limited…
Read moreThe CPR program is a sex education program designed to meet the needs of teens. The decisions made today about sexuality can indeed be “life-saving” ones! This course teaches that abstinence from sexual activity before marriage is not only beneficial, but preferred for the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of the individual. Consequences in…
Read moreCHASE (Choices Helping Achieve Success Early) program is a unique after school program for kids in 5th – 8th grades that teaches them techniques to resist alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. This is funded through the IN CARES ECHO grant and is offered as a 6 week session during the school year. Activities include homework…
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