At the YMCA, we view youth as assets to our community - with strengths, leadership and skills. All young people, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or economic, geographic or religious background face choices that can positively or negatively influence their futures.

 

Through programs that give our youth opportunities to gain leadership skills, core values and an ethic of service, the YMCA helps young people make wise and healthy choices. Following the Search Institute's Developmental Asset Model, all YMCA programs provide youth the building blocks necessary to become productive and caring adults. According to the Search Institute's research, the more assets young people have, the less likely they are to engage in high-risk behaviors. Under the guidance of caring adults, youth learn fair play and positive communication and develop a spirit of cooperation - all skills that are needed to succeed.

 

See our on-line program guides or call or come in to the YMCA nearest you for more information today!