SOUTHERN DISTRICT YMCA-CAMP LINCOLN INC
56 Linden Street, Exeter, NH 038334104 www.sdymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Southern District YMCA/ Camp Lincoln, Inc. has been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs since 1926. Southern District YMCA supports its communities with neighborhood-based programs and services that annually impact the lives of more than 20,000 residents in Rockingham County, NH, and beyond. YMCA programs build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We improve lives and strengthen character by fostering youth and family development, healthy living and social responsibility. Passionate staff and volunteers deliver the Y's mission through three (3) branches: Exeter Area YMCA, YMCA Camp Lincoln and YMCA School Age Child Care.

Exeter Area YMCA - Exeter Area YMCA serves all people, regardless of their ability to pay, with programs that develop the spirit, mind, and body. We offer financial assistance and scholarship opportunities for youth, adults, and families to obtain memberships, participate in programs and other community events. Our YMCA offers a full range of health, well-being, adaptive physical activity, and fitness programs that provide the resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness, and mental strength. Through collaborations with other nonprofits, schools, local business, and community organizations, the Y fosters not only health and well-being but social responsibility to be a community resource.

YMCA CAMP LINCOLN - YMCA CAMP LINCOLN FOCUSES ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUTH AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. AT CAMP LINCOLN, CHILDREN DEVELOP TALENTS, GROW SPORTSMANSHIP AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, LEARN HOW TO BE THEMSELVES. IN THIS PROGRAM AREA THAT FOCUSES ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CAMP USES THE OUTDOORS TO TEACH HEALTHY LIVING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL GROWTH, FITNESS, WATER SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. IN 2019, CAMP SERVED 40 PRESCHOOLERS IN OUR CRITTERS PROGRAM FOR 3-4 YEAR OLDS; 1,377 TRADITIONAL CAMPERS AGED 5-15 YEARS; 71 ADVENTURE TRIP TEENS AGED 11-15 YEARS; AND 30 JUNIOR COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING. COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EFFORTS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD SUMMER CAMP. AT YMCA CAMP LINCOLN, NO CHILD HAS EVER BEEN TURNED AWAY BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KINGSTON LAKE ASSOCIATION, THE YMCA CHAMPIONS CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

YMCA SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE - THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS REALIZED IN THE LIVES OF OVER 600 CHILDREN IN 13 STATE-LICENSED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, PARTICIPATE IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, LITERACY, STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH), SERVICE LEARNING, AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. THE Y PARTNERS WITH 12 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS IN 7 DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE AFFORDABLE CARE SO THAT CHILDREN OF WORKING FAMILIES LEARN FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS, DEVELOP HEALTHY, TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH THE YMCA VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA OFFERS TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR PARENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL COST OF CHILD CARE, ENSURING EVERY FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO VITAL BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE. IN ADDITION TO BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, THIS PROGRAM OPERATES FULL-DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS AND SCHEDULED TEACHER-IN-SERVICE DAYS.

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