THE Y FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen
We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Character Development
Believing is the first step to being - At the Y, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential and live their best lives. The YMCA's core values - Caring, Respect, and Responsibility - serve as our guide, helping our members and participants to be more healthy, confident, connected and secure.
Character Development gives us the ability to meet our mission. By holding ourselves accountable and building character around our core values, we build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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Caring: to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs, and well-being. Related values: compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness | |
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Honesty: to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with my stated positions and beliefs. Related values: integrity and fairness | |
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Respect: to treat others as I would want them to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself. Related values: acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance. | |
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Responsibility: to do what is right - what I ought to do, to be accountable for my choices of behavior and actions and my promises. Related values: commitment, courage, good health, service and citizenship. |
Summer Camp
For generations, YMCA Camps have provided children with rewarding experiences an a lifetime of memories. Y Healthy Kids Camps are more than just something to do. At camp, we are committed to providing children with a healthy spirit, mind and body. It's an exciting, safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories.
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMPS
Child Care
With so many demands on today's families and the increased focus on early childhood development, families need all the support they can to nurture the potential of youth. The Y provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills.
Available child care programs
Education & Leadership
We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. We help kids set and achieve personal and educational goals in a child-centered environment of warmth, friendliness and freedom. At the Y, children and teens learn positive behaviors while exploring unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. For more information on other Education & Leadership, contact your local YMCA.
AVAILABLE EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Swim, Sports & Play
At the Y, youth actively learn about developing healthy habits and much more. They gain confidence from learning to swim or playing sports, building positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork. It's about building the whole child, from the inside out. Our programs are positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills. Adaptive programs available.
AVAILABLE SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY PROGRAMS
- The YMCA of Dane County "United" Swim Team is made up of the Lussier Family West YMCA and Lussier Family East YMCA. Each location holds practice at their own facility for their swimmers, but the team competes together as one "United" Team (YDC United).
