Santa Maria Valley Young Mens Christian Association
Santa Maria Valley Young Mens Christian Association
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Mission
SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS PRINCIPALLY A FELLOWSHIP OF PERSONS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS PROMOTING STRONG FAMILIES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES .
About
Youth Development-The Santa Maria Valley YMCA also offers community programs to promote Youth Development and nurture the potential of every child and teen Youth Development programs. Program participants range in age from Preschoolers, kindergarten-age kids to summer camps and day camps, which provide youth/teens with opportunities for authentic outdoor experiences and positive out-of-school activities. The YMCA provides Career Day events in all the High Schools in Santa Maria and Orcutt. This program teaches Teen leadership and helps high school age kids develop leadership skills and self-confidence. This Y also teaches our teen youth job readiness by offering internships and on-the-job training at local businesses in the teens' area of interest. This past year, these Youth Development programs impacted at least 1,000 high school kids. Expanding the Y's focus on youth development, the Santa Maria Valley YMCA also leads 16 afterschool programs from K-6 grade. The program takes place directly on school campuses, providing a balanced curriculum of academics (aligned with state standards), nutrition/physical activity through the Healthy Behavior Initiative, enrichment/learning and character-building. The kindergarten program has a minimal cost to the families and extensive financial assistance is given. No family is turned away for inability to pay. The 1 -8th grade program is funded by the State of California Proposition 49. Approximately 700 children in preschool, kindergarten and 1-8th grade afterschool care are served each year.
