Children and Youth
574,100 children and 239,500 youth up to age 17
learn new skills and build character in YMCA programs.
Our ultimate goal is for children, youth and families to embrace
fun, healthy habits that become a lifelong practice. With an
emphasis on total health in spirit, mind and body, YMCA programs
instill values of caring, honesty, inclusiveness, respect and
responsibility.
Through YMCA child care, recreation, fitness, leadership
development, camp and youth clubs, YMCAs help children and youth
build character and resilience and encourage personal growth and
well-rounded lives.
