YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF FOND DU LAC WI INC
90 WEST 2ND STREET, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 www.fdlymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Mission: The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice trough programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Cause: At the Y strengthening community is our cause. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That's why we focus our work in three areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

HEALTHY LIVING-THE YMCA OF FOND DU LAC SERVED NEARLY 332,316 VISITS BY MEMBERS, GUESTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS DURING 2019. THE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE SEMINARS, FITNESS EVALUATIONS, STRENGTH TRAINING, NUMEROUS CLASSES, PERSONAL TRAINING, ETC. EQUIPMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE CARDIO EQUIPMENT (TREADMILLS, CROSS TRAINERS, BIKES, ROWING MACHINES) AND STRENGTH EQUIPMENT (WEIGHT MACHINES AND FREE WEIGHTS), AS WELL AS AQUATICS PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. OVER 600 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN PAID FITNESS PROGRAMS, WHILE THOUSANDS PARTICIPATED IN FREE CLASSES. THE FOND DU LAC YMCA OFFERS FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORIENTATIONS TO MEMBERS TO HELP ENSURE THAT BEGINNERS IN PARTICULAR ESTABLISH GOOD EXERCISE HABITS WHICH CAN LAST A LIFETIME. NUMEROUS WELLNESS SEMINARS WERE CONDUCTED AT THE YMCA. THE Y CONTINUED ITS Y5210 PROGRAM IN 26 CLASSROOMS IN FOND DU LAC COUNTY (1/2 OF ALL 3RD GRADE CLASSES). THIS PROGRAM STRESSES THE NEEDS TO: EAT A MINIMUM OF 5 FRUITS/VEGETABLES DAILY, LIMIT SCREEN TIME TO 2 HOURS MAXIMUM DAILY, GET AT LEAST 1 HOUR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DAILY, AND CONSUME 0 SUGARY DRINKS. A SEASONAL FARMERS MARKET WAS ALSO CONTINUED AT THE Y. WELLNESS INITIATIVES WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS WERE ALSO EXPANDED. THE Y HAS A TOTAL OF ABOUT 140 CARDIO AND STRENGTH STATIONS AT WHICH MEMBERS MAY EXERCISE FOR FITNESS. THE Y CONTINUED ITS COLLABORATION WITH THE AGNESIAN PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE TREATED AT THE Y WITH ONSITE STAFF. THE Y CONTINUED ITS OFFERING OF A PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PROGRAM IN 2019 WITH APPROXIMATELY 25 REGULAR PARTICIPANTS. THE HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM ALLOWS PHYSICIANS TO REFER INDIVIDUALS TO THE YMCA TO LEARN ABOUT EXERCISE AND A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. LIVESTRONG WAS INTRODUCED AT THE FOND DU LAC YMCA IN 2016 WHICH IS A 12WEEK PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS TO MEET, EXERCISE, AND SOCIALIZE. 45 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. CARDIAC REHAB (III) WAS ALSO LAUNCHED IN 2018 FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SURVIVED A MAJOR HEART EVENT, TO CONTINUE NECESSARY THERAPY IN A SUPERVISED SETTING. 10 INDIVIDUALS CONTINUE TO GO THROUGH THIS TREATMENT. THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS GROWTH IN 2019. THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM STRESSES A THREEWAY APPROACH TO WORK WITH SENIORS, INVOLVING HEALTH AND FITNESS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERING. SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN LAND AND WATER FITNESS CLASSES, AS WELL AS POT LUCK LUNCHES, MOVIES, MONTHLY LUNCHEONS, GARDENING PROJECTS, FOOD PREPARATION, BOOK CLUBS, AND MAKING CRAFTS. THERE ARE OVER 1,000 "SILVER SNEAKERS" MEMBERS AT THE YMCA. A NEW OFFERING OF "VIRTUAL FITNESS" MADE ITS DEBUT AT THE END OF 2015. AS OF 2018 THE VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE NOW IN 4 STUDIOS GIVING MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES. CLASSES MAY BE GEARED TOWARD ADULT, YOUTH, OR FAMILY FITNESS. THE Y HAS EXPANDED ITS PERSONAL TRAINING SPACE AND MANY PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP SETTING. THE Y PURCHASED PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT IN 2013 AND CREATED COURTS IN ONE GYM. MORE PEOPLE ARE LEARNING/PLAYING THIS UNIQUE SPORT AS EXTENSIVE GROWTH CONTINUED TO OCCUR. USING A GRANT RECEIVED IN 2014, THE YMCA CHILDCARE FULLY IMPLEMENTED THE HEPA (HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) STANDARDS INTO EACH CLASSROOM WHICH HELPS CHILDREN WITH HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPTIONS EVERYDAY.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE A TOTAL OF 183 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. THE FOCUS OF THE FOND DU LAC YMCA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IS TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, NOT ONLY IN CHILDREN, BUT ALSO WITHIN THE FAMILY. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELFESTEEM, AND LEADERSHIP. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IS ACHIEVED VIA GYM AND SWIM CLASSES IN WHICH THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE. ADDITIONALLY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE SERVED ON A DAILY BASIS. IN MANY INSTANCES, THE YMCA CHILD CARE ALLOWS THE PARENT(S) OF THE CHILD TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED OR PURSUE AN EDUCATION, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILD IS THRIVING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. VIA SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED WAY, CARE IS PROVIDED AT A REDUCED FEE FOR THOSE PARENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD THE FULL COST OF CHILD CARE. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE FOND DU LAC SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE FOND DU LAC YMCA IS ABLE TO OFFER A HALFDAY 4YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, AS WELL AS, CHILD CARE FOR THOSE CHILDREN NEEDING TO STAY FOR ADDITIONAL TIME DURING THE DAY. IN 2018 AND 2019 THE CHILD CARE OFFERED A 3K HALF DAY PROGRAM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY THAT SERVED 20 CHILDREN.

YOUTH-THE YMCA HAS A STRONG EMPHASIS IN THE AREA OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OVER 2,410 YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS TOOK PLACE IN THE AREAS OF YOUTH SPORTS, PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT, GYMNASTICS, MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND FAMILY NIGHTS. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, AND SELFESTEEM. FURTHERMORE, THEY FOCUS ON THE YMCA'S 4 CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, CARING, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT. THE Y, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOYS/GIRLS CLUB OFFERS A DAILY "JUST PLAY" PROGRAM AFTERSCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT KIDS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY FUN GAMES (SUCH AS KICK BALL, DODGEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, ULTIMATE FOOTBALL) WITH THE PURPOSE OF GETTING KIDS ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR PER DAY. THE Y ALSO EXPANDED SPORTS CAMP OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE GOLF, FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, RUGBY, FITNESS, AND PICKLEBALL. THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERED APPROXIMATELY 75 YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WAYS GOVERNMENT WORKS AT THE CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE LEVELS. IT CULMINATED WITH A MOCK GOVERNMENTAL SESSION AT THE STATE'S CAPITOL. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL KIWANIS CLUB, THE Y OFFERS AN ANNUAL FREE "LEARNTO SWIM" PROGRAM ONE WEEK EACH SUMMER. IN 2019, 400 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. THIS AFFORDS ALL CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A LIFE SKILL AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM HAS OCCURRED ANNUALLY AT THE Y SINCE 1926. ADDITIONALLY, NEARLY 1930 YOUTH SWIM LESSONS WERE OFFERED.

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