YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BURBANK CALIF
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Mission Statement
The Burbank Community YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the foundation of our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We work within our community to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are a volunteer-led organization that includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. The Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation's health and well-being, and provides opportunities for others to give back. The Y is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, seniors, adults, families and communities.
About This Cause
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We believe that positive, lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why we focus our work in three areas: Youth Development--nurturing the potential of every child and teen, Healthy Living—improving the nation’s health and well-being and Social Responsibility—giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The Burbank Community YMCA was established in 1924 by local citizens who understood the value of having a community-serving organization in the heart of the city. It is a non-profit, charitable organization supported by its members, residents, businesses and corporations who are also dedicated to ensuring that the Y provide children, adults, families with opportunities to become stronger in spirit, mind, and body. Youth Development Our Child Development Center provides development activities for preschool and school-age children from all segments of our community. Providing a safe, nurturing environment where youth develop social skills, practice healthy living choices, learn and practice character values, and develop an appreciation of social responsibility. In 2017, an infant center was added to the early childhood education program in order to meet the overwhelming need for high quality infant care. The Y has adopted HEPA (Healthy Eating & Physical Activity) standards to ensure children and their families are supported in area of healthy living. Our preschool program, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), is a child-centered, asset rich environment that helps children develop their social skills and prepare them for school life. They learn to develop a healthy, positive sense of well-being in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. The Y’s outdoor classroom helps children learn how the world works through environmental awareness and provides extended outdoor exercise that fosters the establishment of a lifelong pattern of physical activity. Our philosophy is that children learn best though play and that this foundation prepares them for success in school. Our school-age child care program offers a structured, asset rich environment where children can learn and develop strong character through the guidance and encouragement of their Y instructors. Young people are able to take part in team building games, enrichment activities, homework and independent study. Our summer day camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is an exciting, enriching, fun and safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. The focus of the camp is to involve the children in an atmosphere that promotes healthy lifestyle choices, teambuilding, leadership, fun, and laughter in an active, secure, safe and enriching environment. Our camps offer a wide variety of dynamic activities: sports, arts and crafts, and field trips that provide leadership experiences and cultural diversity. Healthy Living The Y aims to improve the nation's health and well-being. Many adults and their families struggle to make regular healthy choices as evident by near epidemic rates of obesity and diabetes. We bring families together, encouraging good health and fostering social connections by supporting those who struggle to make regular healthy decisions. As a result, the youth, adults and families of Burbank get the support they need to achieve better health and find balance in spirit, mind and body. We help to prevent chronic disease by providing opportunities to sustain exercise and eat healthy in all program areas. We know that with the proper support and encouragement, our members can set realistic goals for self-improvement and disease prevention through an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, and health education. All Y programs are values-driven and strengthen the foundation of our community. The Y is affordable, accessible and inclusive, made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, all working side-by-side to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, income or background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We involve all ages, abilities, races, nationalities and religions and provide financial assistance to those who need it. We serve over 10,000 persons in our community. Our seniors stay healthy and connected through the Y’s aquatics center and group exercise classes. The Y is a hub where area seniors meet regularly to become healthier, both physically and socially. Social Responsibility The Social Impact Center is a brand new dedicated space at the Burbank Community YMCA that provides resources for youth and families, in particular, the LGBTQIA+ community. The Social Impact Center is designed for individuals of all ages with a focus primarily on middle school and high school youth and will provide a safe space for youth to learn life skills, attend workshops, and improve their mental health in a variety of programming (at no charge to participants). This will be a place that allows individuals of all ages a place to connect, build relationships, and make a change within our community. The Burbank Community YMCA Social Impact Center has an important role to play in helping all individuals find their true colors while molding our next generation of change-makers. We believe our communities are strongest when everyone feels safe, valued, supported and able to reach their full potential with dignity and love. Our Safety Around Water program, which is designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them basic water safety skills (free of charge). Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under age 14. Populations most at risk of drowning are those living in low-income households. Our goal is to provide Safety around Water to every 1st and 2nd grader in Burbank who does not currently have access to swim lessons. Summer learning loss has been shown to account for up to two-thirds of the academic achievement gap between children from low-income households and their higher income peers. The Y has responded by partnering with the Burbank Unified School District to provide a summer learning camp designed to mitigate summer learning loss, curb negative social behaviors, and help underserved children gain the skills needed to succeed in school and to be college and career ready. This program is provided at no cost to the low-income family whose child is behind in school. The youth and government (Y&G) program is a mock legislature and court program with an emphasis on leadership for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Y&G has been teaching democracy to high school age students for more than 60 years. The students meet semi-monthly to experience the legislative and court processes while also learning to write a bill. Their bill is presented at the state capitol in Sacramento. As a prelude to the presentation in Sacramento, the students take part in a mock presentation in the City of Burbank Council Chambers which attracts many civic leaders throughout the community. The students exit the program having developed public speaking, debate and leadership skills with the working knowledge of our government and how to propose a bill. The community response to this program has been phenomenal and the students gain a high level of confidence as they increase their skills.