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Become A Member Full access to 10 Family Center Y's in Central MD (association-wide memberships only)
— Advanced priority registration for programs
— Reduced fees for programs and camp
— A.W.A.Y. — use your Y membership at over 600 Y's at little or no charge.
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— Advanced priority registration for programs
— Reduced fees for programs and camp
— A.W.A.Y. — use your Y membership at over 600 Y's at little or no charge.
Learn More
The Impact of the Y
Preschool
Traditional - The Y cares each day for more than 4,000 children at 81 childcare centers – nearly half from low-income homes. Programs are licensed annually by the State of Maryland. Seven of the preschool centers have initiated NAEYC Accreditation and the remaining programs are evaluated using the Y Quality Check. Parent feedback validates our commitment to quality.
Head Start - The Y serves almost 1,000 economically disadvantaged preschool children and their families with comprehensive programming that includes education, health and nutrition and social services. Recent Federal Reviews by the Head Start Bureau indicated that these programs are strong and effective in helping children to enter school ready to learn and helping families to be self-sufficient.
Youth Services
Summer Programming - The Y brings almost 6,000 kids to day and resident camp each summer. Parents voted the Y #1 Summer Day Camp in Maryland Family Magazine. All Y camps are accredited through the American Camping Association (ACA), indicating that a camp has complied with up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality.
The Y partners with Baltimore City Public Schools to provide the New Horizons Camp for nearly 100 homeless children and youth. For six weeks of the summer, a half day of academic support is complemented with a half day of recreation and cultural enrichment. Additionally, the Y participates in the Super Kids Program by infusing literacy into enrichment clubs. Assessments conducted before and after the programs indicate that youth have maintained or improved reading scores.
Out-of-School Youth Programs - The Y has extensive programs for at-risk youth during critical after-school hours, reaching 3,500 children at more than 40 community outreach sites. We partner with local school systems, Safe & Sound, Local Management Boards, and community foundations to deliver programs tailored to meet specific needs. All programs meet or exceed the standards established by Safe and Sound.
Teen Outreach - Prevention is the Y approach to supporting teens in today’s world. Six thousand teens develop leadership skills through programs like Y’s Yo! Baltimore, Urban Debate Team and Youth in Government held at the Capital every April.
Special Populations
Through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body, the Y is helping all individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Disabled Programs - Through the Discovery Program, Twinges in the Hinges, MS Swimming Program and alliance with Special Olympics and the Linwood Center, the Y reaches individuals with a variety of disabilities.
Homeless Families
The Geraldine Young Life Center offers single moms and their children transitional housing and a variety of programs to help them get back on their feet. The Center can accommodate 12 families at a time. Since its opening in 2000, 12 families have successfully graduated from the program.
The Y is Open to Everyone
Membership - At the Y, both men and women find a place to call home. People of all races, ages, faiths and ethnic backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to become part of the Y family. Close to 38,000 members participate in health and wellness programs and a variety of programs and activities for the family.
Wellness - Since our founding, Ys have led community–based health and fitness programs in their areas. Y Total Health Initiatives seek to promote healthy lifestyles by improving a person’s physical activity, relationships, ability to cope with stress, eating habits, spiritual awareness, self perception, and capacity to be a healthy role model.
Aquatics - More than 5,000 children learned to swim at the Y last year.
Financial Assistance – The Y offers financial assistance to families who are unable to afford Y services. In the past year, over $10 million was designated to providing financial assistance to children and families in Central Maryland, enabling them to participate in, and benefit from, Y programs and services.
Collaborations
Only through effective collaborations and public/private partnerships can we make a significant impact. Today, the Y has established collaborative relationships with more than 150 organizations as well as state and local government throughout Central Maryland to deliver comprehensive services to our at-risk populations.
Preschool
Traditional - The Y cares each day for more than 4,000 children at 81 childcare centers – nearly half from low-income homes. Programs are licensed annually by the State of Maryland. Seven of the preschool centers have initiated NAEYC Accreditation and the remaining programs are evaluated using the Y Quality Check. Parent feedback validates our commitment to quality.
Head Start - The Y serves almost 1,000 economically disadvantaged preschool children and their families with comprehensive programming that includes education, health and nutrition and social services. Recent Federal Reviews by the Head Start Bureau indicated that these programs are strong and effective in helping children to enter school ready to learn and helping families to be self-sufficient.
Youth Services
Summer Programming - The Y brings almost 6,000 kids to day and resident camp each summer. Parents voted the Y #1 Summer Day Camp in Maryland Family Magazine. All Y camps are accredited through the American Camping Association (ACA), indicating that a camp has complied with up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality.
The Y partners with Baltimore City Public Schools to provide the New Horizons Camp for nearly 100 homeless children and youth. For six weeks of the summer, a half day of academic support is complemented with a half day of recreation and cultural enrichment. Additionally, the Y participates in the Super Kids Program by infusing literacy into enrichment clubs. Assessments conducted before and after the programs indicate that youth have maintained or improved reading scores.
Out-of-School Youth Programs - The Y has extensive programs for at-risk youth during critical after-school hours, reaching 3,500 children at more than 40 community outreach sites. We partner with local school systems, Safe & Sound, Local Management Boards, and community foundations to deliver programs tailored to meet specific needs. All programs meet or exceed the standards established by Safe and Sound.
Teen Outreach - Prevention is the Y approach to supporting teens in today’s world. Six thousand teens develop leadership skills through programs like Y’s Yo! Baltimore, Urban Debate Team and Youth in Government held at the Capital every April.
Special Populations
Through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body, the Y is helping all individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Disabled Programs - Through the Discovery Program, Twinges in the Hinges, MS Swimming Program and alliance with Special Olympics and the Linwood Center, the Y reaches individuals with a variety of disabilities.
Homeless Families
The Geraldine Young Life Center offers single moms and their children transitional housing and a variety of programs to help them get back on their feet. The Center can accommodate 12 families at a time. Since its opening in 2000, 12 families have successfully graduated from the program.
The Y is Open to Everyone
Membership - At the Y, both men and women find a place to call home. People of all races, ages, faiths and ethnic backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to become part of the Y family. Close to 38,000 members participate in health and wellness programs and a variety of programs and activities for the family.
Wellness - Since our founding, Ys have led community–based health and fitness programs in their areas. Y Total Health Initiatives seek to promote healthy lifestyles by improving a person’s physical activity, relationships, ability to cope with stress, eating habits, spiritual awareness, self perception, and capacity to be a healthy role model.
Aquatics - More than 5,000 children learned to swim at the Y last year.
Financial Assistance – The Y offers financial assistance to families who are unable to afford Y services. In the past year, over $10 million was designated to providing financial assistance to children and families in Central Maryland, enabling them to participate in, and benefit from, Y programs and services.
Collaborations
Only through effective collaborations and public/private partnerships can we make a significant impact. Today, the Y has established collaborative relationships with more than 150 organizations as well as state and local government throughout Central Maryland to deliver comprehensive services to our at-risk populations.
