YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SIDNEY AND SHELBY COUNTY
300 E PARKWOOD ST, SIDNEY, OH 45365 www.sidney-ymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO BENEFIT SHELBY COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY IS AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS - THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH, BY IMPROVING THE OVERALL LEVEL OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ITS RESIDENTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT SERVES AN EXTREMELY BROAD SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL WORKOUT OPPORTUNITIES, CORPORATE WELLNESS INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS (SOME CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS), LIFESTYLE AND WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTS, FITNESS TESTING ACCOMPANIED BY APPROPRIATE FEEDBACK AND COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH TRAINED STAFF, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ACCIDENTS OR ORTHOPEDIC CONCERNS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC DISEASESS, PARKINSONS, CANCER SURVIVORS INCLUDING AN EXPANDED WATER EXERCISE AND RANGE OF MOTION WATER CLASS LIFT FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY, ORTHOPEDIC OR ARTHRITIC CONCERNS, AND TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. WE ALSO OFFER ACTIVTRAX, A WEB BASED PROGRAM MADE UP OF 3 COMPONENTS: NUTRITION, CARDIO AND STRENGTH, TO HELP ASSIST IN ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO SET AND ACHIEVE SPECIFIC GOALS, MEETING INDIVIDUALLY WITH A TRAINED STAFF MEMBER TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS. IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT PARKINSONS, THE YMCA OFFERS DELAY THE DISEASE PROGRAMMING. THE YMCA ALSO SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF LEAGUES, TEAMS, CLASSES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SPORTS CONDITIONING AND CLASSES THAT COMBINE EXERCISE WITH HEALTHY DIET EDUCATION. A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR EFFORTS WITH YOUTH INCLUDES INVOLVEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL "HEALTHY KIDS DAY". IN ADDITION, THE YMCA WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH A LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A WELLNESS SPECIALIST TO OVERSEE THEIR WELLNESS CENTER FOR RESIDENTS. ON SITE, THE YMCA PROVIDES MANY CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE MONTHLY SOCIALS. THE YMCA OF SIDNEY AND SHELBY COUNTY SUPPORTS THE FINDINGS OF THE SURGEON GENERAL ON THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY ON THE GENERAL POPULATION AND THUS, WE MAKE STRONG EFFORTS TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO SUPPORT THIS NATIONAL INITIATIVE. IN 2019, THE YMCA PROVIDED 70,368 UNITS OF SERVICE IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING.

CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - SINCE 1984, THE YMCA OF SIDNEY AND SHELBY COUNTY HAS PROVIDED CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. IN 2019, THE YMCA PROVIDED 34,367 UNITS OF SERVICE IN CHILD CARE. OVER 73% OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN 2019 RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS ASSISTANCE WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE YMCA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY AND OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES. THIS ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS WHO WORK OR GO TO SCHOOL FULL TIME AND QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME, EXPENSES AND FAMILY SIZE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND EDUCATION FOR THESE CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT OFFER A VARIETY OF COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE ACADEMICS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGY GOLD TOOLS ARE UTILIZED IN THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO ADDRESS KINDERGARTEN READINESS. THESE CHILDREN WERE ASSESSED BASED ON THE 38 GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. OF THE KINDERGARTEN ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN PRESCHOOL, 94% OF THOSE CHILDREN SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THEIR KINDERGARTEN SCREENING. IN ADDITION TO DAYCARE SERVICES, WE OFFER BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HOMEWORK TUTORING AND SUMMER DAY CAMP. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF PROVIDE A LOVING, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED AS THEY LEARN AND GROW TO BECOME CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES. WE LEAD THESE CHILDREN BY EXAMPLE WITH CARE AND RESPECT. THE YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND BELIEVES IN THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCING CHILDREN THROUGH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

YOUTH PROGRAMS - ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AS WELL AS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM ALONG WITH DISCIPLINE, GOAL SETTING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. IN ADDITION, ALL PROGRAMS, BUT ESPECIALLY YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCORPORATE THE FOUR VALUES OF THE YMCA'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE OFFER SPORTS LEAGUES - BASKETBALL, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL AND T-BALL, GYMNASTICS LESSONS (PRE SCHOOL-ADVANCED) AND ALL-YEAR COMPETITIVE TEAM, CHEERLEADING LESSONS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED) AND ALL YEAR COMPETITIVE TEAM, ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS LESSONS (BEGINNER-ADVANCED) AND ALL YEAR COMPETITIVE TEAM AND DANCE COMPETITIVE TEAM. OUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHEER TEAM IS OPEN FOR ALL WHO HAVE A SPECIAL NEED AT NO COST TO THEM. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATES FRIENDSHIPS AND HAPPY MEMORIES. YOUTH CAMPS RUN EVERY WEEK JUNE-AUGUST AND PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR 50 WEEKS, 6 DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE YMCA OFFERS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE AQUATICS AREA, IN COOPERATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS. THE YMCA PROVIDES LESSONS TO NEARLY 850 CHILDREN FROM AREA SCHOOLS DURING THE YEAR. AS PART OF ON-GOING PROGRAMMING, SWIMMING LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS; SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. SPECIAL NEEDS LOCKER ROOMS AS WELL AS A POOL LIFT AND SPECIAL STAIRS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATE THESE INDIVIDUALS ALONG WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND ARTHRITIS CLASSES. EACH SUMMER AN ANNUAL WATER SAFETY WEEK (SPLASH)IS HELD SERVING OVER 250 PARTICIPANTS DURING 4 DAYS AVERAGING OVER 6 HOURS EACH DAY. ALSO COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FROM OCT-MARCH, PRACTICING FOUR DAYS A WEEK. THE LEADERS CLUB PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND STRESSES THE VALUE OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY AND YMCA. THEY ARE INVOLVED WITH THE OHIO LEADERS RALLY HELD EACH SUMMER. YOUTH PROGRAMMING CAMPS ALSO INCLUDES NON-PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART CLASSES. DURING THE YEAR, NUMEROUS FAMILY EVENTS ARE OFFERED. A SIGNIFICANT PART OF OUR YOUTH WORK IS DONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CAN NOT AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE OTHERWISE. THE YMCA PROVIDED 12,479 UNITS OF SERVICE IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND 23,044 IN YOUTH AQUATIC PROGRAMMING FOR A TOTAL OF 35,523 UNITS OF SERVICE IN 2019.

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