A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA: A healthy choice for you and your family

We offer quality programming for all ages and stages of life!

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Preschool, Youth, Teens and Adults. 

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There is something for everyone at the YMCA!

At the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA there are programs for people at all ages and stages of life. Whether you are looking for an art class for your preschooler, swimming lessons, a counselor in training program for your teen or fitness instruction for adults, the Family YMCA is there for you.

Our Values-Based Program Philosophy

Programs offered by the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA provide children (infancy to 12 years) with positive role models and help instill strong values such as acceptance, caring, balance, giving and responsibility. All programs aim to build competence and confidence in children in a safe environment for social and emotional growth.

Our youth programs (ages 13-17) provide the eight key building blocks that all young people need to grow into healthy successful responsible adults.

• Support - experiencing people and places that are accepting and loving.
• Empowerment - knowing you are valued and valuable.
• Boundaries and Expectations - understanding both limits and possibilities.
• Constructive Use of Time - being involved in enriching and structured activities.
• Commitment to Learning - a sense of lasting importance for learning new skills and a belief in one's abilities.
• Positive Values - caring for others and holding high standards for self.
• Social Competencies - developing skills and relationships for life.
• Positive Identity - believing in your personal power, purpose and potential.

To learn more about the eight key building blocks that all young people need click on www.search-institute.org or www.abundantassets.org.

YMCA adult health, fitness and recreational programs provide social environments that enable and support healthy choices and lifestyles. We help you develop the knowledge, behavior and coping skills needed for living life in healthy ways. You will be guided in selecting you individualized path to a healthier, more active lifestyle by YMCA staff. We will help you gain the confidence and motivation you need to pursue good health - for life.

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