OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA
95 HIGH STREET, WESTERLY, RI 02891 www.oceancommunityymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE BASED ON OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY.

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTH, SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

PROGRAM TITLE, DESCRIPTION: MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP AT THE OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA HELPS INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BRING WHILE BULDING A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THE Y PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED, VALUE-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. AS A MEMBER, THE OCY PROVIDES A SETTING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET THEIR WELLNESS GOALS. IT IS THE Y'S POLICY TO MAKE MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. BRANCHES AND THEIR PROGRAMS EMBRACE INCLUSION, REFLECTING THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

PROGRAM TITLE, DESCRIPTION: CAMP PROGRAMSCAMP AT THE OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA PROVIDES ENRICHING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE SUMMER AT CAMP WATCHAUG AND THE MYSTIC DAY CAMP THROUGH BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON AND OFF LAND. THEY SERVE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THEY ALSO PROVIDE SPECIALTY CAMPS IN WATER SPORTS LIKE SAILING, CANOEING, PADDLE BOARDING AND BOAT ACTIVITIES. CAMPERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AND NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.

PROGRAM TITLE, DESCRIPTION: CHILD CARE AND OTHER PROGRAMSY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT BY PROVIDING CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THESE PROGRAMS UTILIZE A WELL-DEVELOPED CURRICULUM WHICH IS DELIVERED BY WELL TRAINED STAFF IN SAFE SURROUNDINGS. CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY CAN LEARN, DEVELOP HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND GROW TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. CHILD CARE INCLUDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR SCHOOL AGE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND BABYSITTING.OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FOCUS ON THE PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE-RELATED DISEASES IN CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, NUTRITION, AND FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PARTICIPATE IN INITIATIVES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THE "AT RISK" POPULATION DEVELOP HABITS AND RELATIONS THAT LEAD TO MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTIONS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. FAMILY PROGRAMS DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT BY IMPROVING QUALITY OF TIME THAT FAMILIES SPENT TOGETHER. THE Y BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES ARE THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWING AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPING AND NURTURING VALUES.

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