Under one roof, the community is united. Structured YMCA activities are as diverse as our members. From computers to camping, exercise to entrepreneurship, book clubs to basketball, each person shares the same good feelings of self-improvement and hope. All YMCA programs aim to build competence and confidence in a safe, secure environment for social and emotional growth.

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Healthy living - affordable health and wellness programs: ymca programs and services offer individuals and families healthy solutions across all economic and demographic circumstances. Ymca membership engages over 137,000 individuals annually, providing an inclusive approach to connectedness among families and individuals in our community through youth and adult sports, education, and wellness programming. Ymca programs are open to the general public with options for scholarship funding. A ymca membership provides access to information, facilities, and programs. The y encourages a healthy lifestyle that connects people for healthier and happier living--from family yoga to toddler swim instruction to healthy kids days . In the ymca's diabetes prevention program, a 12-month group-based program, a trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a small classroom setting and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior changes can benefit their health. In 2014, the y served 149 individuals at 17 class locations through the region. Over 250 weekly sessions were held with an average weight loss of 5. 4% at end year. youth development - child care: the ymca recognizes that high quality, affordable, child development services are critical for today's working families. The ymca has before and after school child development programs, as well as award-winning quality infant through preschool care. As one of the largest providers of child development services in the greater cincinnati area, the ymca is acting on its commitment to support family life, as a core education program for the future. Focusing on the diversity of the community, two infant sites, 12 preschool sites, and 70 before and after school programs provide a safe, educational, and enriching environment for over 5,000 children each week. In 2014, the ymca expanded the scope of its early childhood education program by beginning the management of an existing early learning center in colerain township that serves 95 children and a new online assessment tool that supports effective teaching and children's development and learning. Like all y programs, child care is open to all, with financial assistance available. The ymca provides financial assistance to needy families to help defray the cost of participation. A major portion of the cost of child care program expenses, over related revenue in this area, is covered by grants, government contracts, and contributions. youth development - camps: the y provides a safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. We maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality. The camps are designed for children to learn about themselves and how to get along with others, caring and sharing in an atmosphere consistent with the mission and vision of the y. In 2014, over 4,700 children and teens enjoyed amazing experiences at 12 ymca summer day camp locations and one amazing overnight camp at ymca camp ernst. An excellent option for working parents, many families find this character-building time as important as a critical source of summer child care. Day camp programs have implemented drop everything and read initiative to encourage youth to read for a minimum of 30 minutes per day in order to combat summer reading loss and a summer passport was given to each camper to stay engaged and active all summer long. At our overnight camp (ymca camp ernst), over 2,000 children and teens were served weekly for ten weeks. Over 300 of these camp participants were awarded full or partial scholarships to cover the cost of camp. The camp provides an incentive for all campers to perform community service (known as community exchange) for as many as 20 hours. More than 150 teenagers worked at ymca camp ernst as members of the crew program for a minimum of two to three weeks. The crew helps serve meals to campers and participates in camp improvement projects. Each crew mem

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