Ymca of New Britain-Berlin

Health & well-being: the ymca looks to build the whole person through programs which stretch and challenge each person regardless of their ability. Programs are designed for our toddlers and preschoolers, students, adults and seniors. Special needs programs are also available. Ymca programs promote interaction, teamwork and devleopment of moral and ethical behavior, social skills and self-esteem. In 2016, we served over 3,600 people in our community.

Residence: ymca's are more than the four walls of their facilities. They are partners in building strong communities for members and non-members alike. Our ymca promotes a stronger community by providing 88 rooms of male residence. This program reaches out to the disadvantaged and the homeless. We have community partnerships with agencies to provide support services to those in need. In 2016, we touched 80 members of our community.

Childcare/day camp: our childcare programs offer high quality childcare activities for preschool and school age children from all segments of our communities. We offer a variety of state licensed childcare programs both full and part time. These programs provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth can devleop self-esteem, good values and an appreciation of charitable services. In 2016, we served 350 participants. Our day camp offers adventure and learning activities that provide challenge, education, promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth and self-respect. Our camps provide a reverence for nature and respect for the inter-relatedness of all living things on earth. Our camps and childcare programs are open to all regardless of income or special needs, so children appreciate diveristy and devleop lifelong values. In 2016, we touched over 150 youth.