Program areas at Ann Arbor YMCA
4a. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under the guidance of adults who care for them and believe in their potential. YMCA programs promote character development in youth, by sharing our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. In 2022, at the Ann Arbor Y, 933 children participated in youth sports, 1,053 youth attended our residential summer camp, 1,115 kids were in our summer day camps, 35 children received Y early childhood care and 119 kids received preschool care, 521 youth were taught life-saving water skills, 149 kids were in our before and after school programs, and 63 kids were in child watch.
4c. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Ann Arbor Y is an association made up of people from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, faith, cultural background, or income level has the opportunity to live life to the fullest. In 2022, we provided $407,111 of financial assistance scholarships to 1,366 individuals, so no one would be turned away due to an inability to pay for any of our fee-based programs and services.
4b. HEALTHY LIVING: Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It's about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind, and body. At the Ann Arbor Y, we are committed to empowering people of all ages to lead fuller lives, and to strengthening community. We provide both in person and virtual services that promote physical and mental wellness, reduce the risk of obesity and disease, and help people reclaim their health. In 2022, our healthy living facility served 8,935 members. 2,833 were aged 0-17, 5,157 were aged 18-64, and 935 were aged 65+.