The bristol family ymca builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Our mission is to strengthen community by nuturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living for all, and fostering social responsibility.

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

Health and wellness for youth and adults - helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the ymca movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. Ymca programs are designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups and incomes. Our ymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In these programs, we develop and build on people's strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives. child care - our ymca provides high quality child care by providing comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children drawing on diverse members of the community. We provide both full and part time options to serve a wide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the ymca mission is a commitment to strengthening families. Ymca childcare programs relieve the burden of balancing work and family and make it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment. youth development programs - ymca youth and teen programs give kids good role models to help them develop self-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and a strong work ethic. Many programs are provided at no cost. Financial assistance is available for fee-based programs, so a young person's economic circumstances are not a barrier to participation. all other programs - ymca programs are designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups and incomes. Our ymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In these programs, we develop and build on people's strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives.