The Young Men's Christian Association of the Triangle Area

Youth programs: ymca youth development programs focus on meeting The social, emotional, and academic needs of our Young learners so they can grow into The changemakers of tomorrow. These programs emphasize building self-esteem and developing character through programs that build spirit, mind, and body. Christian principles are modeled by staff, and children participate in a variety of enrichment activities, including physical fitness programs, aquatics, sports, and crafts. Activities are designed to teach caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, self-confidence, and faith in god. This year 14,548 children participated in before school, after school, and track out programs. Financial assistance was provided to 1,468 participants in these programs. This year 14,581 children participated in regular ymca full and half-day summer camps with financial assistance provided to 2,234 participants. This year there were 7,131 participants in various youth sports programs. Teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect for others are primary goals of The programs. Improved physical fitness and The development of individual skills are other significant goals. There were 1,604 swim team participants this year. In specialized day camps, 1,820 youth were served, and 1,425 youth were served in academic tutorial programs. Y guides is a program dedicated to building strong relationships between fathers and their children. 10,099 youth participated in this program. Nc ymca youth & government is a state-wide nc program for teens that develops The understanding of legislature and government, culminating in a conference held each february. 492 youth participated this year.

Overnight camp: camp sea gull, camp seafarer, and camp kanata provide children and teens opportunities to set goals, develop specialized land and seamanship skills, learn independence and decision-making skills, and develop life-long friendships through an overnight camping experience with others from different geographic areas, multi-cultural backgrounds, and various religious affiliations. Character development is a principal objective of The programs which include teaching The values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, faith in god, self-confidence, courage, consideration, cooperation, and integrity. Through intentionally designed program elements, campers learn The importance of strong values based on Christian principles. This year 13,598 participants attended various overnight camp programs with financial assistance provided to 518 overnight campers.

Adult/membership programs: The ymca of The Triangle Area is dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind, and body of children, adults, and families. Membership offers participants opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing through activities that focus on and promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Our wellness-based fitness programs help people set goals for their fitness and promote health and improved wellbeing. Membership program elements include nutrition, stress management, chronic disease support, and health education. Activities include group fitness, water fitness, strength training, group training, and various adult sports. The y has 123,496 members, including 7,127 individuals who recieve financial assistance to enable them to be members of The y. The number of program volunteers who donated their time to further The y's mission was 2,514.