Our mission is to put judeo-christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The ymca of greensboro is a volunteer led public charity that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races, and religions working side by side to strengthen our community. For 125 years, the ymca of greensboro has been committed to providing quality programs in which we teach by example our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Through the work and contributions of staff, volunteers, and members we are able to provide programs that strengthen the foundations of our community through our focus on healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. At the ymca of greensboro, all are welcome, relationships are formed and valued, and children and families are supported and encouraged to participate.

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

Healthy living for adults:we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities and we believe that living a healthy lifestyle is essential in maintaining a balanced spirit, mind, and body. At the y, we bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster meaningful connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. Our goal is to provide opportunities and a positive environment for every family to build stronger bonds, attain greater work/life balance, become more involved in their communities and strive for personal fulfillment. Regardless of their starting point, our members can find a community of support to help them reach their personal healthy living goals. We offer a wide array of classes and programs including group exercise classes, personal training, water exercise and swim lessons, sports leagues, diabetes prevention, parkinson's cycle and ms water exercise classes as well as a support program for cancer survivors. Our programs are family oriented, accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. In 2017, 49,567 adults in our community received the support, guidance, and resources they needed to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body, and we provided $179,500 in financial assistance to people seeking healthier lifestyles who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation. youth and teen development programs:our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe working with youth and teens involves much more than developing specific skills for sports or individual activities. Those are merely the vehicles to develop something much more important - the whole child from the inside out. Our programs use the platform of a specific activity to teach skills necessary for life at any age - enjoying an active lifestyle, being part of a team, making good choices, playing fair, persevering against obstacles, stretching yourself to meet your potential and perhaps most of all being confident in who you are. Depending on the age or interests of our young participants, a variety of programs are available to teach those skills in an environment of spirited fun and in some cases friendly competition. The y makes sure every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future and to take an active role in strengthening his or her community. Our programs offer opportunities for youth and teens to learn values and positive behaviors as they explore their own unique talents and interests. We help them to realize their potential giving them confidence today that will make them contributing and engaging adults tomorrow. We offer a wide variety of sports, recreation and leadership programs such as y achievers, kid fitness, youth in government, numerous sports opportunities, swim lessons, swim team, bright beginnings, outdoor education and y leaders club which all offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. We also offer a exercise and social skills program for youth and teens on the autism spectrum. The program is designed to get kids active and nurture their potential while in a safe environment. In 2017, 21,700 youth and teens were engaged in y programming and the y was able to provide $150,513 in financial assistance to make the programs affordable and accessible. childcare:strengthening families and meeting the needs of children is a commitment that is woven into the mission of the ymca. The ymca of greensboro provides safe, affordable, quality supervision of children, allowing parents to remain gainfully employed knowing their children are flourishing in a supportive and developmentally sound environment where the ultimate goal is to prepare children to succeed. Our programs instill confidence in children and emphasize developing self-esteem, moral and ethical behavior, and leadership through the development of spirit, min