Effective youth development requires a holistic approach that focuses on academic achievement, social-emotional learning and character development. As a strong community partner with the capacity to support schools and students, our Y provides innovative, evidence-informed programs and curriculums that work to close the opportunity gaps and to open new experiences.
"Exposure expands you. What I love about the YMCA is that they have incorporated that into their camp. It opens their minds to the possibilities ... and gives children opportunities that don't cost anything to the families."
Kimberly, Power Scholars curriculum coordinator