Helena Family YMCA -- Helena, Montana

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MISSION STATEMENT
The Helena Family YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to building self-esteem and enriching spirit, mind and body for persons of all ages and economic levels.

PURPOSE
"Connecting Our Community!"

OPERATING PRINCIPLES
To provide programs that build spirit, mind and body for all

To establish and promote working relationships with community partners

To build a culture that promotes retention amongst our members, volunteers and staff

To establish and maintain a solid financial foundation

GOALS

In order to connect more people with our YMCA in a more in-depth experience, as well as increase financial stability, we will grow our membership to represent 55% of our operating budget by 2010.
To preserve the asset that is the Helena Family YMCA, we will establish and maintain by 2010:

An operating reserve of no less than 1% of the YMCA's operating budget
A maintenance reserve of no less than 3% of the determined value of the YMCA facility and Camp Child.

To better serve our community and expand program growth, by 2010 we will serve an on-going basis:

1 out of every 4 middle/high school student (6th-12th grades)
1 out of every 5 elementary student (Kindergarten-5th grades)
1 out of every 8 senior (64 years and older)

Y-SERVICE CLUB

The Helena Y Service Club was chartered in 1973 with the purpose of developing, encouraging, and providing leadership to build a better community and world. Over the years, the Helena Y Service Club has actively promoted service to the YMCA by adopting such projects as winterizing cabins at Camp Child, painting and repairing the YMCA facility, purchasing necessary equipment for YMCA programs, and providing food at Christmas time for underprivileged children in the YMCA's day care.

The Helena Y Service Club meets monthly at the YMCA to discuss projects and plan fundraisers to benefit the YMCA. Membership is open to any adult or youth regardless of religious affiliation or national origin. Membership is open to both men nd women and annual dues are nominal ($40 per year).

For more information regarding the Helena Y Service Club or how to join, please contact the YMCA.

HISTORY OF THE YMCA

The Helena Family YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the spirit, mind, and body of persons of all ages and economic levels. This mission allows us to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The Helena Family YMCA accomplishes these goals by providing a safe and nurturing environment.

The Helena Family YMCA offers programs in aquatics, childcare, fitness, youth sports, and camp. With recent expansions and remodeling, the YMCA has increased opportunities in each of these areas for current and future members.

Aquatic programs such as mommy & me classes, swim lessons, scuba, water aerobic exercise, lap swim and recreational swimming provide many opportunities for our members to enjoy our 5 lane, 25-yard swimming pool. A new Hot Tub and remodeled Dry Sauna also offer alternative healthy activities for members to relax and enjoy their time at the YMCA.

The YMCA is the nation's largest provider of before and after school child care. In the state of Montana, the YMCA serves nearly 5,000 youth in communities such as Billings, Missoula, Helena, Butte, and Dillon. At the Helena Family YMCA, we offer after school care in East Helena for nearly 40 children per month. Our summer day camp program takes 30-40 campers per week to adventures such as the Lewis & Clark caves, the Natural History Museum, the Missouri Headwaters, and other Montana natural areas. Kids Night Out is a monthly event where parents can drop their children off for an overnight of games, swimming, and movies. the YMCA also offers on-site Drop-in Care for children 6 months to 12 years old, while their parents work-out.

The YMCA was the first organization in the United States to offer organized fitness classes. At the Helena Family YMCA, over 40 classes are offered per week for teens, adults, and seniors. Classes such as PIYO, Turbo Kick, Salsa Dancing, Step Aerobics, and Yoga are available to members and mon-members alike. Personal fitness training and on-going instruction are offered to members of the YMCA. A new Aerobic Center, added to the YMCA in 2004, provides a fun and healthy environment for people of all ages to get fit and feel good about themselves. Along with that, the YMCA also offers two fitness centers complete with cardiovascular machinery, free weights, and stretching areas.

Youth Sports in the Helena Family YMCA's largest youth program. Sports ranging from Basketball, Floor Hickey, Soccer, and T-Ball allow the YMCA to convey its mission of enriching the spirit, mind, and body in non-competitive atmospheres. YMCA Youth Sports teach our youth values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. In 2002, the YMCA expanded its sports programs to include intramural activities for middle school students. These activities include Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, Track, and Golf. The YMCA also offers organized adult sports leagues.