SASKATOON FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to ignite life-enhancing opportunities and to strengthen the foundations of our community by being an organization that nurtures health, wellness and a collective sense of community. VISION To become the leading Charitable provider of health and wellness programs, family-centered activities and childcare in our community. WE BELIEVE: That we are here for community minded individuals and families in Saskatoon and surrounding areas looking to improve their overall health. We believe in the potential and worth of every person! That we are dynamic and meet the needs of the community today; That the YMCA is a movement; That belonging to the YMCA makes you stronger; and That everyone has leadership potential. CORE VALUES Honesty Respect Caring Acceptance Responsibility Fairness
About This Cause
The YMCA story is about enriching communities and lives by helping people grow in spirit, mind and body. From fitness and health, to swim lessons, to youth drop in programs to child care, the YMCA of Saskatoon strives to be a place where cost is never a barrier for families to access programs. The first YMCA opened in North America in Montreal on November 25, 1851. Originally a place for young men interested in putting religious teachings into practice, the YMCA expanded to offer public debates and lectures, language and music classes, exercise and social activities. By the year 1908, the YMCA reached Saskatoon, operating out of church basements and public spaces. Funds were raised to build a facility on the corner of 20th Street and Spadina Crescent, featuring a 60 x 20 foot swimming pool where many Saskatoon youngsters learned to swim. The building opened in early 1913 and was a busy centre of activity for more than five decades. The present YMCA officially opened on September 6, 1969. The Saskatoon YMCA serves over 6000 individuals through membership and program participation. Services range from childcare to before and after school care to school's out/summer day camps for kids to health, fitness and recreation programs for all ages. We currently operate five Child Development Centres, three Early Years Family Resource Centres and 13 Before and After School Programs in Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman. Our downtown fitness centre and Fairhaven location are the sites where we operate drop in programs fitness classes for youth. Financial assistance is available so cost is never a barrier to participate at the Y!