The ymca of spencer is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races, and religions we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding all persons are welcome at our ymca, through generous contributions from ymca members and the united way, no one is turned away from the ymca due to inability to pay our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community, volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors, and more. Goals of programs the goals of all ymca programs and practices are to help participants - grow as responsible members of families and communities - recognize that everyone is a child of god and worthy of respect - understand that well-being means

Human Services , Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities , Sports , Young Mens or Womens Associations

The childcare and prescholl program offers high quality child care and preschool by providing comprehensive activities for children of all ages, drawing on diverse members of the community. This program relieves the burden of balancing work and family. It allows parents of children in the organization's care to remain employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment. the membership and healthy living program strives to develop health in spirit, mind and body for people of all ages and abilities. This program is designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. the program classes and services program is used to develop values related to daily living. This program encourages moral and ehtical behavior based on judeo-christian principles. It emphasizes the appreciation of all diversities by teaching to respect people of different ages, abilities, income levels, races, religions, cultures, and beliefs. It creates future leaders and supporters by demonstrating the appropriate give and take necesssary to work toward the common good. Lastly, it expands the development of specific skills used to grow in spirit, mind, and body. the city pool and playground program provides area youth opportunities to shpae values and develop healthier livestyles with the use of the city parks and aquatic center.